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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “What does the fox say?” is a rare card of the Memes World series 76, number 22631 of the collection, and the 91st best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “What does the fox say?” meme mean?
The question teases the fact that everyone knows what a cow or a dog says, yet nobody can say the same about the fox. People use it to ask something absurd, to laugh at a tiny mystery, or to set up an intentionally ridiculous answer. The meme also recalls the wave of offbeat songs from the early 2010s: animal costumes, forest dancing, improbable sound effects. It gets quoted when a question has no obvious answer, or sung as a chorus among friends.
Where does the “What does the fox say?” meme come from?
The song was written by Bård and Vegard Ylvisåker of Ylvis with Christian Løchstøer, the production team Stargate (Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel S. Eriksen) and Nicholas Boundy. The brothers made it to promote the third season of their talk show I kveld med Ylvis, intending a comic flop for Norwegian viewers. The video, shot near Oslo, went up on TVNorge’s YouTube channel on 3 September 2013. It spread worldwide, became YouTube’s top trending video of 2013 and reached 100 million views in 35 days. The song peaked at number 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and inspired many covers and parodies.
- 3 September 2013The video is released on TVNorge’s YouTube channel.
- 12 September 2013The song debuts at number 29 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
- 20 September 2013It reaches number one on Norway’s VG-lista chart and stays for four weeks.
How to use the “What does the fox say?” meme
- Sing the chorus when a child asks what noise an animal makes.
- Ask the question to revive a conversation that ran out of topics.
- Share the video to reminisce about the viral hits of 2013.
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The “What does the fox say?” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 50/100 · #91 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @charly62 |
How to get the “What does the fox say?” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; What does the fox say? comes out of the Memes World series 76 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 is “What does the fox say?”?
It is a comedy song by Norwegian duo Ylvis, released in September 2013, asking what sound a fox makes.
Who sings What does the fox say?
Vegard and Bård Ylvisåker, the duo Ylvis, who hosted the talk show I kveld med Ylvis.
Why was the song made?
It was meant to promote the third season of their show, as a comic flop aimed at Norwegian viewers.
How do I get the What does the fox say? meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “What does the fox say?” is a rare card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the What does the fox say? card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipedia — The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?) · checked on October 18, 2026.
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