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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Mentalow's dance” is a rare card of the Permanent Edition French Twitch Memes Season 1, number 17 of the collection, and the 20th best-known meme of its 78 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Mentalow's dance” meme mean?
The meme pairs a loose, unashamed hip movement caught live with a feeling of silly, carefree release. The dance is not choreographed: its strength comes from the raw energy of an improvised moment and the casual outfit of its performer. People share it to celebrate good news, punctuate a joke or mark a moment of joy for no reason. The Brazilian leg gave it a second audience, which set it to music and reused it in its own edits, spreading it beyond the French-speaking world.
Where does the “Mentalow's dance” meme come from?
The sequence dates from January 2024: live on Helydia's stream, Mentalow appears in a Nike Air sweatshirt and sways his hips at the camera. The clip was cut and reposted, notably by the Clip FR channel, then relayed by Mentalow himself in a video titled “Je suis devenu un meme (international)”, where he says his dance won over viewers far beyond his usual audience. The footage then travelled to Brazil, where it was reused as GIFs and edits on Tenor. The episode follows the classic path of a stream moment gone viral, from a French-language live to social networks worldwide.
- January 2024Live on Helydia's stream, Mentalow dances at the camera in a Nike Air sweatshirt.
- 2024The clip is picked up in Brazil and circulates as a GIF.
How to use the “Mentalow's dance” meme
- Send the GIF to celebrate a win or good news.
- Answer an overexcited announcement with the dance.
- Drop the clip into a music edit.
- Post the dance under a photo of a Nike Air sweatshirt.
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The “Mentalow's dance” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Permanent Edition French Twitch Memes Season 1 |
| Fame | 50/100 · #20 of 78 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Mentalow's dance” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Mentalow's dance comes out of the Permanent Edition French Twitch Memes Season 1 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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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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 started Mentalow's dance?
Streamer Mentalow, caught on camera in January 2024 during a Helydia stream. He dances at the camera in a Nike Air sweatshirt.
Why is the dance known in Brazil?
After spreading in France, the clip was picked up by Brazilian users who shared it as a GIF, giving it a second audience.
Did Mentalow react to the meme?
Yes, he posted a video titled “Je suis devenu un meme (international)”, talking about his dance's success.
How do I get the Mentalow's dance meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Mentalow's dance” is a rare card of the Permanent Edition French Twitch Memes Season 1. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Mentalow's dance card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: YouTube — Mentalow, Je suis devenu un meme (international) · Tenor — Mentalow dance · checked on October 18, 2026.
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