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“The Gummy Bear Song” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

« The Gummy Bear Song » is a 2006 German novelty track that became a viral meme.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “The Gummy Bear Song” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21567 of the collection, and the 241st 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 “The Gummy Bear Song” meme mean?

This meme expresses amused irritation toward a catchy, stuck-in-your-head melody. It highlights how a simple, childish song can invade one's mind, creating an involuntary auditory loop. The absurdity of a dancing candy enhances the comedic effect of being unable to escape the tune.

Where does the “The Gummy Bear Song” meme come from?

The track « I’m a Gummy Bear (The Gummy Bear Song) » was composed by Christian Schneider in Germany. The initial 30-second CGI animation appeared around 2006, likely in Hungary on platforms like MySpace and YouTube. The song first gained traction as a mobile ringtone, topping charts there for eight months. Its global popularity solidified with the official English clip release on October 9, 2007, featuring Gummibär dancing. Multilingual versions further accelerated its worldwide spread.

  1. 2006Release of the initial Hungarian animated clip and massive distribution as a mobile ringtone.
  2. October 9, 2007Official upload of the English clip on YouTube, confirming the meme's global status.

How to use the “The Gummy Bear Song” meme

  • Share the video to illustrate a situation where an ad or song remains stuck in your head after one listen.
  • Use the audio as a humorous ringtone to signal the arrival of an intrusive or unwanted message.
  • Reference the title in conversation to ironically describe a persistent thought or memory you cannot shake.

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The “The Gummy Bear Song” card in MyMemeCards

The Gummy Bear Song card
NumberNo. 21567
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 72
Fame67/100 · #241 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 72: 300 cards
  • Rare300100%

How to get the “The Gummy Bear Song” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; The Gummy Bear Song 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

The Gummy Bear Song meaning?

The song represents the archetype of an earworm that won't go away. It is used to describe a repetitive melody that is hard to forget, often in a humorous or annoyed context.

Who is Gummibär?

Gummibär is a green virtual character, an anthropomorphic gummy bear created to promote this German dance novelty song.

The Gummy Bear Song origin?

The hit comes from Germany, composed by Christian Schneider. It exploded in Hungary via mobile ringtones before conquering the world through YouTube.

How do I get the The Gummy Bear Song meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “The Gummy Bear Song” 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 The Gummy Bear Song card?

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

Sources: The Gummy Bear Song · Itt van a Gumimaci – Wikipédia · Gummybear International Announces 'Around the World ... - PRWeb · checked on October 14, 2026.

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