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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “80 milles milliards de sabords” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 2602 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3498 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “80 milles milliards de sabords” meme mean?
The meme stacks numbers and sailor-style curses to push surprise into absurdity. The “It’s not pawssible!” shout that closes it is delivered in a deliberately warped diction, which adds to the comedy. It fits an unbelievable piece of bad news, a huge coincidence, or a bus that never shows up. The mood is theatrical anger: people protest with a smile, quoting more than truly fuming.
Where does the “80 milles milliards de sabords” meme come from?
The pattern comes from a comic-book classic. Captain Haddock, created by Hergé for The Adventures of Tintin, first appears on 2 January 1941 in the serialized version of The Crab with the Golden Claws. His curses are part of the series’ legend, “mille sabords” above all, and “mille milliards de mille sabords” became the stock example of an over-the-top exclamation in French. The meme keeps that structure, inflates the number, adds a bus, and ends on a warped “C’est pas powssible!”. The escalation turns a sailor’s oath into an everyday line for a commuter fed up with delays.
- 2 January 1941Captain Haddock makes his first appearance in the serialized The Crab with the Golden Claws.
How to use the “80 milles milliards de sabords” meme
- React to a bus that never shows up with this tirade.
- Post the line under an unlikely piece of news.
- Quote the warped “C’est pas powssible!” to make a group laugh.
- Comment on a transport breakdown with a captain’s outburst.
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The “80 milles milliards de sabords” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 2602 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3498 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @emilewsh |
How to get the “80 milles milliards de sabords” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; 80 milles milliards de sabords comes out of the Memes FR pack 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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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
What does “C’est pas powssible” mean?
It is a comic way of saying “that’s not possible”, with a deliberately warped pronunciation. It conveys disbelief.
Where does “mille milliards de mille sabords” come from?
The curse is tied to Captain Haddock, the Tintin character created by Hergé. The meme borrows its shape and adds a bus.
When should you use this phrase?
In front of an absurd or annoying situation, such as a transport delay, to voice exaggerated and playful disbelief.
How do I get the 80 milles milliards de sabords meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “80 milles milliards de sabords” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the 80 milles milliards de sabords card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipédia — Capitaine Haddock · checked on October 18, 2026.
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