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“X Sliding In” meme: meaning, origin and common card

X Sliding In is an animated meme template showing characters sliding across the floor into a cardboard box.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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The “X Sliding In” meme, 2009

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “X Sliding In” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 21979 of the collection, and the 227th 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 “X Sliding In” meme mean?

The meme conveys wholesome silliness and lighthearted charm. By mimicking the famous feline obsession with cardboard containers, animators affectionately poke fun at their favorite characters. The humor relies on the satisfying, comedic timing between the character diving into the box and the audio’s final meow.

Where does the “X Sliding In” meme come from?

The concept originated in July 2009 on the Japanese video-sharing community Nico Nico Douga. Initially titled “すべりこむちぇん” (Chen sliding in), the earliest known version showcased Chen, a catgirl from the Touhou Project video game franchise. Likely inspired by the iconic sliding antics of Maru the cat, the short loop was set to a catchy Monster Hunter track known as the “squeak! squeak! squeak! meow!” dance or Kyu Kyu Kyu Nyaa. In the template, the character’s landing inside the box synchronizes precisely with the song’s meow cue.

  1. July 2009The animation trend surfaces on Nico Nico Douga featuring Touhou Project character Chen.

How to use the “X Sliding In” meme

  • Posting a hand-drawn animation of an anime hero diving face-first into an empty delivery package.
  • Joining an art challenge by replacing X with an original character equipped with cat ears.
  • Synchronizing a fictional character’s funny dive to the iconic meow sound effect in a short video.

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The “X Sliding In” card in MyMemeCards

X Sliding In card
NumberNo. 21979
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes World series 74
Fame58/100 · #227 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 74: 300 cards
  • Common25083%
  • Rare299.7%
  • Epic217.0%

How to get the “X Sliding In” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; X Sliding In comes out of the Memes World series 74 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

What does the X stand for in X Sliding In?

The letter X serves as a placeholder for whichever fictional character an artist animates sliding into the box.

What song is played in the meme?

The animation uses a song associated with Monster Hunter, commonly referred to online as Kyu Kyu Kyu Nyaa.

Who was the first character to slide into the box?

The initial trend featured Chen, a cat-like character from the indie game series Touhou Project.

How do I get the X Sliding In meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “X Sliding In” is a common card of the Memes World series 74. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the X Sliding In card?

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

Sources: Maru the Cat - Know Your Meme · History Of Cat Memes: Full Timeline | Pudgy Cat · X Sliding In (Meme) Wiki | Danbooru · checked on October 16, 2026.

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