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“Bon anniversaire les petits indiens” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

“Bon anniversaire les p’tits Indiens!” is the birthday song of the French restaurant chain Buffalo Grill, now a cult reference.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 6 min read
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The “Bon anniversaire les petits indiens” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Bon anniversaire les petits indiens” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 1365 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3493 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Bon anniversaire les petits indiens” meme mean?

The song calls up a shared memory: the birthday meal in a western-themed restaurant, where servers burst out singing and you do not know where to look. It mixes embarrassment, childhood nostalgia and laughter. People quote it to wish someone a happy birthday in a teasing way, to recall a family memory, or to illustrate an awkward moment when everyone turns to look at you. The title also works as a collective chorus in edits and remixes, where fans like to turn it into rock, metal or electro versions.

Where does the “Bon anniversaire les petits indiens” meme come from?

The song is the one Buffalo Grill staff perform for tables celebrating a birthday. A version titled “Bon Anniversaire les p’tits Indiens!”, presented as the official clip of the Buffalo Grill song, was published on YouTube by the channel Patapouf. Its very recognizable melody has inspired many covers, remixes and spoofs, including hardcore, metal and electro takes, or intros used by video makers. The chorus became a staple of French-language web culture, quoted to wish happy birthday or to recall a family memory. Its success comes from mixing the chain’s western folklore with the collective, slightly embarrassing nature of the scene.

How to use the “Bon anniversaire les petits indiens” meme

  • Wish a friend happy birthday with the song and a hint of irony.
  • Recall a childhood restaurant memory.
  • Illustrate an awkward moment when everyone is looking at you.
  • Remix the song for a birthday video.

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The “Bon anniversaire les petits indiens” card in MyMemeCards

Bon anniversaire les petits indiens card
NumberNo. 1365
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #753 of 3493
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Suggested by@matteouss
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 3,493 cards
  • Common1,47742%
  • Rare1,17234%
  • Epic66819%
  • Legendary1133.2%
  • Mythic411.2%
  • Full Art220.6%

How to get the “Bon anniversaire les petits indiens” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Bon anniversaire les petits indiens 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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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

Where does “Bon anniversaire les p’tits Indiens” come from?

It is the birthday song associated with the Buffalo Grill restaurant chain. It is sung at tables celebrating a birthday.

Why did the song become cult?

It recalls a memory shared by many French families, with its mix of embarrassment, nostalgia and western folklore.

Are there remixes?

Yes, many remixes and covers circulate online, including electro, hardcore and metal versions.

How do I get the Bon anniversaire les petits indiens meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Bon anniversaire les petits indiens” 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 Bon anniversaire les petits indiens card?

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

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