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“Nigel Thornberry Remixes” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

The Nigel Thornberry Remixes meme involves overlaying the incoherent vocalizations of an animated character onto well-known pop hits.

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The “Nigel Thornberry Remixes” meme, 2011

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Nigel Thornberry Remixes” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20818 of the collection, and the 20th best-known meme of its 243 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Nigel Thornberry Remixes” meme mean?

The humor relies on the stark disconnect between a recognizable melody and the nonsensical screams of Nigel. It expresses voluntary chaos, often used to distract or simply entertain through the sheer absurdity of the final audio result.

Where does the “Nigel Thornberry Remixes” meme come from?

The documented phenomenon begins on June 25, 2011, on Tumblr with a remix of Katy Perry's « Firework » by user BitCrunch. This initial post gains immediate traction, generating thousands of interactions within hours. The same day, the blog « Feat. Nigel » is created to aggregate these creations. Other users quickly integrate sounds from the Nickelodeon character into tracks by Lady Gaga, Adele, or *NSYNC. The YouTube video « Nigel Thornberry Sings A Song », posted on July 4, 2011, by Ollie, is a response to the trend, not its origin. BitCrunch's real identity remains unknown.

  1. June 25, 2011Publication of the first known « Firework » remix by BitCrunch on Tumblr.
  2. June 25, 2011Creation of the « Feat. Nigel » blog to catalog meme variants.
  3. July 4, 2011Release of the YouTube video « Nigel Thornberry Sings A Song » as a response.

How to use the “Nigel Thornberry Remixes” meme

  • Remix a recent hit track with the character's signature noises to create viral content.
  • Share a distorted version of a famous song on social media to provoke laughter.
  • Use the sound clips as background audio in a humorous video or quick montage.

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The “Nigel Thornberry Remixes” card in MyMemeCards

Nigel Thornberry Remixes card
NumberNo. 20818
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes World series 70
Fame81/100 · #20 of 243
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 70: 243 cards
  • Common197.8%
  • Rare197.8%
  • Epic19580%
  • Legendary62.5%
  • Mythic41.6%

How to get the “Nigel Thornberry Remixes” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Nigel Thornberry Remixes comes out of the Memes World series 70 as an epic 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 20 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 does nigel thornberry remixes mean?

It refers to mashups inserting the incoherent screams of an animated character into known pop songs to create a comedic effect through contrast.

Nigel thornberry remixes origin?

The meme officially starts on June 25, 2011, on Tumblr with a Katy Perry remix by user BitCrunch, followed quickly by a wave of similar creations.

Who is bitcrunch tumblr?

BitCrunch is the anonymous user who posted the first viral remix in June 2011. Their real identity has never been publicly disclosed.

Wild thornberries nigel voice actor?

The character Nigel Thornberry is voiced in the original English version by actor Tim Curry, whose distinctive voice is central to this musical meme.

How do I get the Nigel Thornberry Remixes meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Nigel Thornberry Remixes” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Nigel Thornberry Remixes card?

It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Monthly Review: June 2011 · Series Review: The Wild Thornberrys (1998-2004) · When I'm Bored | Know Your Meme · checked on October 11, 2026.

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