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“Turntable Ponies” meme: meaning, origin and common card

The Turntable Ponies meme features a My Little Pony character spinning on a record player.

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The “Turntable Ponies” meme, 2011

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Turntable Ponies” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22328 of the collection, and the 201st 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 “Turntable Ponies” meme mean?

This image conveys a sense of continuous rotation, often linked to music or trance states. It is used to illustrate going in circles, getting stuck in repetitive tasks, or simply to entertain with a visually satisfying and slightly offbeat animation.

Where does the “Turntable Ponies” meme come from?

The phenomenon relies on a GIF from the animated series My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. It features Vinyl Scratch, also known as DJ Pon-3, sitting on a vinyl record while a turntable spins her around. The original clip comes from Season 1, Episode 'Suited for Success', where the character appears briefly. Internet users captured this second, looped it, and synced it with existing tracks, creating the illusion that the mare nods to the beat. The trend quickly gained popularity on YouTube during the summer of 2011, driven by users like Trizero126 and MrYaridovich. Although the exact creation date of the first circulating GIF remains unknown, the viral peak occurred immediately after the episode aired before gradually declining.

How to use the “Turntable Ponies” meme

  • Use this GIF to illustrate a situation where you are going in circles without making progress in your daily projects.
  • Insert any other cartoon character into the template to create a personalized and funny variant.
  • Share the animation accompanied by a rhythmic musical track to evoke a state of trance or intense concentration.

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The “Turntable Ponies” card in MyMemeCards

Turntable Ponies card
NumberNo. 22328
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes World series 75
Fame57/100 · #201 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 75: 300 cards
  • Common21371%
  • Rare5418%
  • Epic3110%
  • Legendary20.7%

How to get the “Turntable Ponies” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Turntable Ponies comes out of the Memes World series 75 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

Who is Vinyl Scratch in My Little Pony?

Vinyl Scratch, or DJ Pon-3, is a fictional character from the animated series My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. She is a unicorn who works as a disc-jockey at musical events in the story.

Which episode contains the Turntable Ponies meme?

The original image comes from the episode 'Suited for Success' of the first season. The character appears briefly sitting on a vinyl record.

How to make my own Turntable Pony?

Download the source GIF, use editing software to replace the central character with your favorite pony, then export the result as an infinite loop.

How do I get the Turntable Ponies meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Turntable Ponies” is a common card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Turntable Ponies card?

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

Sources: Know Your Meme · Memes | My Little Pony Fan Labor Wiki - Fandom · Post them!POST THEM NOW!!! · checked on October 17, 2026.

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