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“Terry Crews: Old Spice” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

The "Terry Crews: Old Spice" meme originates from the bombastic 2010 deodorant commercials featuring actor Terry Crews.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Terry Crews: Old Spice” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21382 of the collection, and the 72nd 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 “Terry Crews: Old Spice” meme mean?

This format expresses absurd humor and overflowing energy. It does not tell a linear story but captures raw intensity. Users employ it to create delirious musical montages where the synchronization between the actor's screams and rhythms becomes the comedic core. It is a celebration of visual and sonic chaos.

Where does the “Terry Crews: Old Spice” meme come from?

The source of this phenomenon lies in the "Odor Blockers" advertising campaign for Old Spice, uploaded to YouTube on March 31, 2010. Produced by Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, known for their surreal sketch comedy style, the video features Terry Crews displaying his physique and shouting in a deliberately excessive manner. This absurdity immediately attracted online attention. On September 30, 2010, a comment on Reddit highlighted the use of these clips in a DuckTales-themed YouTube Poop Music Video (YTPMV). International spread accelerated on April 3, 2012, with an upload to Nico Nico Douga, triggering a wave of Japanese MAD videos that numbered over 70 creations within days.

  1. 2010Release of the "Odor Blockers" ad series on YouTube on March 31.
  2. 2010First mention of a YouTube Poop remix noted on Reddit on September 30.
  3. 2012Popularity explosion in Japan after uploading to Nico Nico Douga on April 3.

How to use the “Terry Crews: Old Spice” meme

  • Create synchronized music videos using cartoon themes or electronic beats by editing the original commercial footage.
  • Use the actor's screams and facial expressions as audio samples in humorous remixes and soundboards.
  • Share clips from the original ads to illustrate moments of high intensity or absurdity in informal contexts.

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The “Terry Crews: Old Spice” card in MyMemeCards

Terry Crews: Old Spice card
NumberNo. 21382
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 72
Fame69/100 · #72 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 72: 300 cards
  • Rare300100%

How to get the “Terry Crews: Old Spice” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Terry Crews: Old Spice comes out of the Memes World series 72 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

What is the Terry Crews Old Spice meme?

It refers to the 2010 Old Spice commercials used as a base for chaotic musical remixes known as YTPMVs and MAD videos.

Who is Terry Crews in this meme?

He is the American actor starring in the ads, famous for his screams and exposed muscles in these specific spots.

Where does the Terry Crews Old Spice meme come from?

It comes directly from the "Odor Blockers" ad campaign created by Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim in March 2010.

What is a Japanese MAD video?

It is a type of amateur video editing popular in Japan, often based on anime or ads, here used for creating chaotic remixes.

How do I get the Terry Crews: Old Spice meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Terry Crews: Old Spice” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Terry Crews: Old Spice card?

It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Terry Crews: Old Spice - Know Your Meme · Terry Crews: Old Spice Meme Origin & Spread Explained · 「パパパッパッパッパ パァウァー」の元ネタとは?【海外ミーム解説㉖】 · checked on October 13, 2026.

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