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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Nu Thang” is a rare card of the Memes World series 73, number 21621 of the collection, and the 1st 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 “Nu Thang” meme mean?
This meme highlights the humor in temporal displacement: an adult playing the role of a teenager in a naive performance. It also evokes fascination for forgotten internet archives, turning a local clip into a global phenomenon due to its strange and involuntary charm.
Where does the “Nu Thang” meme come from?
The original video was filmed in 1992 when Michael Clancy was about ten years old. It shows the child performing "Nu Thang" by DC Talk on a local American TV channel. The specific show remains unknown. The clip circulated quietly for years until rediscovered. On April 26, 2011, the YouTube account "lawforthemasses" uploaded the footage. The video then spread to Reddit on April 29, 2011, followed by The Daily What. This massive distribution turned the clip into an internet sensation. Users quickly created remixes, including an Auto-Tune version, amplifying the phenomenon's fame. The name comes from the song title and DC Talk's album released in 1990.
- 1992Filming of the original video featuring young Michael Clancy on a local station.
- 1990Release of DC Talk's album "Nu Thang", the musical source of the clip.
- April 26, 2011Upload of the video to YouTube by the account "lawforthemasses".
- April 29, 2011Massive spread on Reddit, triggering international virality.
How to use the “Nu Thang” meme
- Share the video during discussions about nostalgic internet content or unintentional performances.
- Use the expression to describe a situation where an adult adopts juvenile behavior in a funny way.
- Cite the meme as a classic example of pre-modern social media virality, predating current platforms.
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The “Nu Thang” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21621 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 67/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Nu Thang” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Nu Thang comes out of the Memes World series 73 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
Who is michael clancy nu thang?
Michael Clancy is the main performer in the video. He appears as a ten-year-old child in 1992, but the 2011 upload shows an adult reenacting this role.
Nu thang meaning?
The phrase means "new thing" in English. In the meme context, it refers to the DC Talk song title and the viral clip.
Where does the nu thang video come from?
It originates from an American local TV show filmed in 1992. The exact channel is unidentified, but the clip went massively viral in 2011.
Nu thang meme origin?
The meme stems from the rediscovery of an old video in 2011. Its popularity exploded after being posted on YouTube and rapidly spreading on Reddit.
How do I get the Nu Thang meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Nu Thang” is a rare card of the Memes World series 73. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Nu Thang card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Nu Thang | Know Your Meme · Nu Thang: Video Gallery | Know Your Meme · On dc Talk, Their Music, Nostalgia, and the Evolution of One's ... · checked on October 14, 2026.
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