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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Pingu” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 1404 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3496 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Pingu” meme mean?
“Noot noot” is Pingu’s signature honk. He speaks no human language, so tone does all the work, and online that makes the sound a catch-all: joy, annoyance, warning, bad mood. His beak shaped like a megaphone and his fixed stare became reaction images. People post it to end an argument, to show disapproval, or to answer someone who is talking too much with absurd authority.
Where does the “Pingu” meme come from?
Pingu was developed for Swiss broadcaster DRS by Otmar Gutmann and Erika Brueggemann, as a Swiss-British co-production. The clay characters and sets were built at a studio in Switzerland. Dialogue is in an invented tongue called Penguinese, improvised by Carlo Bonomi, which made the show easy to export without dubbing. It first aired in 1990. In 2022 a viral animation showed Pingu doing his “Noot noot” and staring into the distance while the Lacrimosa from Mozart’s Requiem played, turning the character into a meme again.
- 7 March 1990Pingu premieres on Swiss television.
- 18 May 1990The show reaches French viewers on TF1.
- 2022A viral animation pairs Pingu’s “Noot noot” with Mozart’s Lacrimosa.
How to use the “Pingu” meme
- Reply “noot noot” to shut down a debate with mock authority.
- Post Pingu’s blank stare when you are quietly disappointed.
- Warn a group chat member that they are going too far.
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The “Pingu” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3496 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @tholfrick |
How to get the “Pingu” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Pingu comes out of the Memes FR pack 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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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
Free · no account needed
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 “noot noot” mean?
It is not a word. It is Pingu’s trademark honk in an invented language, and its meaning depends on tone and context.
Who created Pingu?
Otmar Gutmann and Erika Brueggemann developed the series, with Gutmann directing the episodes.
What is the 2022 Pingu meme?
A viral animation shows Pingu saying “Noot noot” and staring off while Mozart’s Lacrimosa plays, creating a dramatic contrast.
Does Pingu speak a real language?
No. Carlo Bonomi voiced characters in an invented gibberish called Penguinese.
How do I get the Pingu meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Pingu” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Pingu card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipédia — Pingu · Wikipedia — Pingu · checked on October 18, 2026.
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