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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Peanut Butter Jelly Time” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20841 of the collection, and the 37th 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 “Peanut Butter Jelly Time” meme mean?
The image represents carefree fun, silliness, and uninhibited movement. It symbolizes a state of mind where one lets go of inhibitions to dance for no reason. It is used to highlight comedic excitement, deliberately wacky situations, or sudden urges to move. It also serves as a nostalgic nod to early internet humor based on simple, repetitive animations devoid of cynicism.
Where does the “Peanut Butter Jelly Time” meme come from?
This animation was created in 2002 by Ryan Gancenia Etrata and Kevin Flynn, known online as RalphWiggum and Comrade Flynn. They initially shared their work on the Offtopic.com forum at the start of the year. The clip features an animated banana bouncing rhythmically. The music comes from the American group Buckwheat Boyz and their 2001 track. A copy was uploaded to Newgrounds on March 21, 2002, by user YrebWarts, which propelled the file's popularity. The animation later reached mainstream visibility through its appearance in the NBC sitcom Ed, season 3, episode 7, aired on November 13, 2002. The main character watches the animation, validating its status as a cultural phenomenon.
- 2002Initial publication on the Offtopic.com forum by the anonymous creators.
- March 21, 2002Upload to Newgrounds by YrebWarts, triggering massive virality.
- November 13, 2002Television broadcast in the Ed sitcom episode "The Wedding" on NBC.
How to use the “Peanut Butter Jelly Time” meme
- Share this image in a chat to signal a festive and offbeat atmosphere.
- Use it as a humorous reply when someone expresses childish or exaggerated joy.
- Insert it into a video edit to emphasize an absurd dance or a moment of collective madness.
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The “Peanut Butter Jelly Time” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 20841 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 70 |
| Fame | 80/100 · #37 of 243 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Peanut Butter Jelly Time” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Peanut Butter Jelly Time 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 Peanut Butter Jelly Time mean?
It refers to a dancing banana animation that became a symbol of joyful absurdity on the internet.
Who created the dancing banana?
Artists Ryan Gancenia Etrata and Kevin Flynn made the Flash animation in 2002.
Where does the song Peanut Butter Jelly Time come from?
The original title was composed by the American group Buckwheat Boyz in 2001.
Did the banana appear on TV?
Yes, it appears in an episode of the NBC sitcom Ed in November 2002.
How do I get the Peanut Butter Jelly Time meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Peanut Butter Jelly Time” 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 Peanut Butter Jelly Time card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Peanut Butter Jelly Time · Peanut Butter Jelly Time Meme: Origin, Meaning & Examples ... · Peanut Butter Jelly Time meaning · checked on October 11, 2026.
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