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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Screaming cowboy” is an epic card of the Memes World series 77, number 22892 of the collection, and the 64th best-known meme of its 142 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Screaming cowboy” meme mean?
The meme turns an intensely dramatic scream into a comic punchline. It can signal an over-the-top reaction, interrupt a scene, or make an ordinary moment feel suddenly epic. The joke depends on the edit: Jimmy Barnes’s piercing yell clashes with whatever image or situation surrounds it. It is most often used in parody videos and remixes.
Where does the “Screaming cowboy” meme come from?
The meme comes from the music video for “Big Enough,” a song by Kirin J. Callinan featuring Alex Cameron, Molly Lewis, and Jimmy Barnes. Directed by Danny Cohen, the video was posted to YouTube by the KirinJCallinanVEVO channel on August 16, 2017. Barnes appears as a translucent cowboy in the sky above Western landscapes, delivering a high-pitched scream. Kirin J. Callinan and Alex Cameron also appear as rival cowboys, alongside Molly Lewis. The meme began circulating on September 8, 2017, when the Tumblr blog paper-mario-wiki posted a clip focused on Barnes. YouTuber Adam Downer reuploaded it the same day. The clip was later listed on Know Your Meme as “Screaming Cowboy.”
- August 16, 2017The “Big Enough” music video is posted to YouTube by the KirinJCallinanVEVO channel.
- September 8, 2017Tumblr blog paper-mario-wiki shares a clip focused on Jimmy Barnes’s scream, and Adam Downer reuploads it to YouTube.
How to use the “Screaming cowboy” meme
- Add the scream when a character realizes something has gone wrong.
- Replace the audio in a quiet scene with the yell to make it absurdly dramatic.
- Cut the cowboy into a landscape image to emphasize an exaggerated reaction.
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The “Screaming cowboy” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22892 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes World series 77 |
| Fame | 50/100 · #64 of 142 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @grimshal |
How to get the “Screaming cowboy” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Screaming cowboy comes out of the Memes World series 77 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 Screaming Cowboy mean?
It uses a dramatic scream as a reaction or a comic editing effect. The exact meaning changes with the scene it is placed into.
Who is screaming in the Screaming Cowboy meme?
The scream comes from Jimmy Barnes in the “Big Enough” music video. He appears as a translucent cowboy in the sky.
Where did the Screaming Cowboy meme come from?
It comes from the “Big Enough” music video, posted to YouTube on August 16, 2017. A clip focused on Barnes began circulating on Tumblr and YouTube on September 8, 2017.
How do people use the Screaming Cowboy meme?
They add the yell to a scene to exaggerate a reaction or create comic contrast. The edit varies depending on the situation being parodied.
How do I get the Screaming cowboy meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Screaming cowboy” is an epic 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 Screaming cowboy card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Big Enough · Jimmy Barnes screaming - Big Enough (Screaming cowboy) · Big Enough Meme: The Screaming Cowboy Explained · checked on November 1, 2026.
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