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“WaWaWa Wasuremono” meme: meaning, origin and common card

This anime meme features a minor character from *The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya*.

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The “WaWaWa Wasuremono” meme, 2006

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “WaWaWa Wasuremono” is a common card of the Memes World series 73, number 21810 of the collection, and the 187th 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 “WaWaWa Wasuremono” meme mean?

The phrase captures a comedic shift from calm to mild hysteria. Taniguchi hums a tune until he remembers his lost item, turning a trivial mistake into a dramatic event. Users employ this audio to exaggerate their own forgetfulness, creating humor through the contrast between the mundane action and the intense vocal delivery. It serves as a playful way to announce that one has left something behind, mimicking the theatrical style of Japanese dramas.

Where does the “WaWaWa Wasuremono” meme come from?

The original scene comes from the 2006 anime *The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya*. The character Taniguchi, a friend of the protagonist Kyon, returns to the classroom to retrieve his bag. While humming « Wawawa wasuremono », he overhears Nagato and Kyon. This sequence was extracted by the Japanese community. The source video, titled « 伝説のシーン WAWAWA忘れ物 » (sm65048), was uploaded to Nico Nico Douga. Although exact broadcast and upload dates are uncertain, the clip circulated massively on 2channel and NND. Thousands of MAD videos later remixed the audio and image, cementing the meme’s cult status among anime fans.

  1. 2006Broadcast of the original episode of *The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya*.
  2. UnknownUpload of the source video sm65048 on Nico Nico Douga.

How to use the “WaWaWa Wasuremono” meme

  • Use this audio in a video where you suddenly realize you closed your computer without saving.
  • Comment on a post showing someone frantically searching their pockets with the caption « I forgot my keys ».
  • Insert the clip in response to a message indicating you just thought of an important remark but it was too late.

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The “WaWaWa Wasuremono” card in MyMemeCards

WaWaWa Wasuremono card
NumberNo. 21810
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes World series 73
Fame63/100 · #187 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 73: 300 cards
  • Common20167%
  • Rare9933%

How to get the “WaWaWa Wasuremono” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; WaWaWa Wasuremono comes out of the Memes World series 73 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

Wawawa wasuremono meaning?

It refers to Taniguchi humming while realizing he forgot his bag. It symbolizes a sudden forgetfulness accompanied by comedic anxiety.

Who is taniguchi haruhi suzumiya?

Taniguchi is a secondary character and friend of Kyon. He is known for his modest appearance and moments of benign panic, such as this cult scene.

Where does the wawawa meme come from?

The meme originates from the anime *The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya* (2006). It exploded thanks to MAD videos on Nico Nico Douga and 2channel.

How do I get the WaWaWa Wasuremono meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “WaWaWa Wasuremono” is a common card of the Memes World series 73. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the WaWaWa Wasuremono card?

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

Sources: The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya · WAWAWA - ニコニコ動画用語辞典 (旧ページ) · Nico Nico Douga Ryūseigun · checked on October 15, 2026.

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