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“Nope.avi” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

Nope.avi is a video meme from an amateur Team Fortress 2 animation.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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The “Nope.avi” meme, 2010

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Nope.avi” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20811 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 “Nope.avi” meme mean?

This format expresses a categorical but lighthearted disagreement. The visual absurdity of the character quickly leaving reinforces the non-negotiable nature of the rejection. It is used to show that a proposal is unthinkable while avoiding prolonged arguments. It is a polite and funny way to say 'no' definitively.

Where does the “Nope.avi” meme come from?

The video was uploaded to YouTube by user Jimbomcb on January 11, 2010. Created using Source Filmmaker, Valve's animation tool, it takes place on the Team Fortress 2 map Gravel Pit. A BLU Engineer approaches the camera, says 'nope' curtly, his helmet lifts and neck stretches oddly before he exits the frame. This is not an official game excerpt but a fan creation. The clip gained popularity among Steam Users’ Forums communities, where it was used to humorously reply to other users. No source mentions any prior distribution before this YouTube upload.

  1. 2010Upload of the animation by Jimbomcb on YouTube.

How to use the “Nope.avi” meme

  • Use this GIF to reject an absurd suggestion in a Discord thread without going into details.
  • Answer a tricky question by posting the clip to show the answer is already given.
  • End a minor argument on a forum by sending the image as a sharp dismissal.

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The “Nope.avi” card in MyMemeCards

Nope.avi card
NumberNo. 20811
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 “Nope.avi” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Nope.avi 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 is nope.avi meme?

It is a short fan-made animation created with Source Filmmaker for Team Fortress 2. A character briefly refuses something before walking away.

Who made nope.avi?

YouTube user Jimbomcb is credited with creating and uploading this video on January 11, 2010.

Nope.avi origin?

The clip comes from a custom Team Fortress 2 map called Gravel Pit, created by a community member and not by Valve.

How do I get the Nope.avi meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Nope.avi” 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 Nope.avi card?

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

Sources: Nope.avi - Know Your Meme · Nope - Know Your Meme · Know Your Meme · checked on October 11, 2026.

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