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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “wait a minute, who are you ?” is an epic card of the Memes World series 77, number 22801 of the collection, and the 64th best-known meme of its 141 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “wait a minute, who are you ?” meme mean?

This format captures the exact moment reality shifts or an unknown entity appears suddenly. The dominant emotion is comedic bewilderment mixed with direct questioning. It is used to highlight the gap between expectation and actual presence. This universal reaction to absurdity transforms a moment of childish awkwardness into a powerful satirical tool for commenting on any surprising situation.

Where does the “wait a minute, who are you ?” meme come from?

The original source is an educational and playful video released in 1989, titled *Special Friends: Starring You on Kazoo*, produced by the creators of Melissa & Doug. The young actor, Brett Ambler, plays the kazoo with other children. The spoken line occurs when he abruptly turns his gaze toward the lens, addressing someone off-screen. Although the content dates back to the late 1980s, the meme remained invisible for over twenty years. Its digital resurrection truly begins in March 2011, when Jim VanBlarium uploads a raw excerpt to YouTube. However, it is the channel Dead VCR that drives the real virality by publishing a specific edit on August 25, 2014. This remixed version allows the clip to gain massive visibility, reaching its peak popularity around 2016 through widespread social media sharing.

1989Filming of the original *Special Friends* video featuring Brett Ambler.
March 24, 2011Upload of a raw excerpt to YouTube by Jim VanBlarium.
August 25, 2014Publication of an edited version by the Dead VCR channel, initiating virality.

How to use the “wait a minute, who are you ?” meme

Reacting to the sudden appearance of a strange object in a familiar environment.
Commenting on the unexpected entry of a celebrity or unlikely character into a daily scene.
Illustrating confusion at an incomprehensible technical explanation or a abrupt topic change.

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The “wait a minute, who are you ?” card in MyMemeCards

Number	No. 22801
Rarity	Epic
Collection	Memes World series 77
Fame	50/100 · #64 of 141
Recycle value	20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Suggested by	@razen

Rarities of the Memes World series 77: 141 cards

Common4733%
Rare3726%
Epic3928%
Legendary149.9%
Mythic42.8%

How to get the “wait a minute, who are you ?” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; wait a minute, who are you ? comes out of the Memes World series 77 as an epic 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 20 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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Who is brett ambler wait a minute who are you?

Brett Ambler is the eight-year-old boy appearing in the original 1989 video. He became famous long after his participation in this educational program for children.