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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Buffalaxing” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21207 of the collection, and the 125th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Buffalaxing” meme mean?
The humor comes from the contrast between what is heard and what is read. By mapping foreign sounds to existing English words, it creates a false narrative that is funny due to its absurdity. It allows audiences to laugh at misinterpretation or enjoy a comedic reimagining of popular music clips.
Where does the “Buffalaxing” meme come from?
The format dates back to early 2001 with Flash animations like « Hatten är din » (January) or Neil Cicierega's « Hyakugojyuuichi! » on Albino Blacksheep (February). These works phonetically transcribed Japanese lyrics into English. The term « Buffalaxing » emerged later, linked to Mike Sutton (aka Benny Lava). He posted his first iconic video on « Moskau » in November 2006, followed by « Benny Lava » in 2007 based on an Indian song. This series popularized the style of overlaying these phonetic subtitles onto original music videos.
- 2001Early Flash animations phonetically transcribing Japanese lyrics into English appear on Albino Blacksheep.
- November 25, 2006Mike Sutton posts his first « Buffalaxing » video on the track « Moskau ».
- 2007The format goes viral via the « Benny Lava » video based on an Indian song, coining the term.
How to use the “Buffalaxing” meme
- Share a music video with phonetic English subtitles on social media to entertain your followers.
- Create a MyMemeCards card by juxtaposing the original audio with the absurd visual transcription.
- Use the format to humorously reinterpret traditional chants or international hits during festive events.
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The “Buffalaxing” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21207 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 72/100 · #125 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Buffalaxing” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Buffalaxing comes out of the Memes World series 71 as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What is buffalaxing?
It is the art of rewriting lyrics of a foreign song into English based only on sound resemblance. The result is an English text unrelated to the original meaning but funny due to its absurdity.
Who is benny lava?
Benny Lava is the YouTube alias of Mike Sutton, a creator who popularized this meme around 2007. His videos featuring phonetic English subtitles over music clips defined the term « buffalaxing ».
Buffalaxing origin?
Origins trace back to 2001 with Flash animations on Albino Blacksheep. The specific term comes from Mike Sutton, whose videos posted in 2006-2007 on YouTube generalized this humorous transcription practice.
How to do buffalaxing?
Listen carefully to a song in a language you don't know. Note the syllables heard and find English words that sound similar, even if the meaning is totally different. Then overlay this text onto the video.
How do I get the Buffalaxing meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Buffalaxing” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Buffalaxing card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: MEME GENRES · Misheard Lyrics / Phonetic Translations / Buffalaxing | Know Your Meme · Misheard Song Lyric Speech Bubbles | Know Your Meme · checked on October 12, 2026.
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