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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Scientists Reveal the Hi” is a common card of the Memes World series 77, number 22920 of the collection, and the 132nd best-known meme of its 141 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Scientists Reveal the Hi” meme mean?
The meme parodies headlines that promise a big discovery. Instead of the secret, the cat just says hello. The "Scientists reveal the X" format lets anyone replace the reveal with something mundane or absurd.
Where does the “Scientists Reveal the Hi” meme come from?
The orange cat photo comes from a May 16, 2025 BBC article on what makes ginger cats ginger. On July 5, 2025, a Reddit user posted it with the caption "Scientists reveal the secret", styled like a news thumbnail. On July 16, a dog on a couch got the same caption on Instagram. On May 28, 2026, an edit swapped "secret" for "hi", and that version took off.
- May 16, 2025The BBC publishes the orange cat photo in an article.
- July 5, 2025First "Scientists reveal the secret" version on Reddit.
- May 28, 2026"secret" becomes "hi".
- October 14, 2026A version with a seal's face passes 13,500 likes in a day.
How to use the “Scientists Reveal the Hi” meme
- Replace "hi" with a reveal far more mundane than expected.
- Swap the cat for another animal or a character.
- Flip it, for example to "bye", to end a conversation.
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The “Scientists Reveal the Hi” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 77 |
| Fame | 45/100 · #132 of 141 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Scientists Reveal the Hi” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Scientists Reveal the Hi comes out of the Memes World series 77 as a common 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 5 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
Where does scientists reveal the hi come from?
From an orange cat photo in a BBC article, captioned "Scientists reveal the secret" on Reddit in 2025, then changed to "hi" in 2026.
What does scientists reveal the hi mean?
It is a fake big reveal that ends with a simple hello.
What is the scientists reveal the x format?
A template where you replace the reveal with anything, usually something mundane or absurd.
How do I get the Scientists Reveal the Hi meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Scientists Reveal the Hi” is a common card of the Memes World series 77. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Scientists Reveal the Hi card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Scientists Reveal the Hi | Know Your Meme · checked on November 2, 2026.
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