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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Thomas the Tank Engine Remixes” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21337 of the collection, and the 1st 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 “Thomas the Tank Engine Remixes” meme mean?
The humor stems from the total clash between the innocent imagery of the blue train and the aggressive or party codes of rap. This juxtaposition creates visual and sonic irony that surprises the listener. The main emotion is laughter at the incongruity of mixing two opposite cultural worlds. People use this format to highlight a situation where something simple takes an unexpected turn, or simply to share a funny and nostalgic edit.
Where does the “Thomas the Tank Engine Remixes” meme come from?
The genesis of this phenomenon dates back to June 7, 2005, on the YTMND platform. User CookieMonster4Sael published 'Thomas the tank engine and hoes' there. This edit paired a static image of the main character with excerpts from Sean Paul's 'Get Busy' and Kelis's 'Milkshake'. Massive diffusion on YouTube began officially on December 2, 2006, with a video by wasakwarrior. It combined the theme with 50 Cent's 'In Da Club'. A few days later, on December 17, 2006, BeatBreaker06 added Snoop Dogg's 'Drop It Like It’s Hot' to their own edit. These initial creations laid the groundwork for a viral trend. Internet users then multiplied sound experiments. The process spread to other platforms like SoundCloud towards the late 2000s.
- 2005Publication of the first known edit on YTMND by CookieMonster4Sael.
- 2006First documented YouTube video by wasakwarrior combining the theme with 50 Cent.
How to use the “Thomas the Tank Engine Remixes” meme
- Share a video edit that contrasts the joyful theme with hardcore rap lyrics to create an immediate comedic effect.
- Create a personalized remix by overlaying the musical theme with a current track to surprise friends with the contrast.
- Use the term 'Thomas the Dank Engine' to qualify a specific mashup that successfully fused the two musical genres.
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The “Thomas the Tank Engine Remixes” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21337 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 70/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Thomas the Tank Engine Remixes” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Thomas the Tank Engine Remixes 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 are Thomas the Tank Engine Remixes?
They are videos that mix the animated series theme with rap songs. This contrast creates humor based on the absurdity of the combination.
Who created the first Thomas the Tank Engine Remix?
User CookieMonster4Sael on YTMND in 2005 is considered the initiator. Several edits followed on YouTube starting in 2006.
Where does the Thomas the Tank Engine Remixes meme come from?
The concept originated on YTMND before gaining massive popularity on YouTube. The first notable examples date from December 2006.
Is it true there was a special TV episode?
No, there is no official television episode dedicated to these remixes. They are solely fan-made creations.
How do I get the Thomas the Tank Engine Remixes meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Thomas the Tank Engine Remixes” 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 Thomas the Tank Engine Remixes card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Thomas the Tank Engine Remixes · Thomas & Friends - TV Tropes · What The Internet Did To Thomas · checked on October 13, 2026.
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