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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “C’est écrit dessus (Port-Salut)” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 2344 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3511 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “C’est écrit dessus (Port-Salut)” meme mean?
The line means “it is obvious, the proof is in front of you”. It plays on the fact that the name Port-Salut appears on the packaging and label, so anything whose identity is beyond doubt can be compared to it. People use it to cut a discussion short, to mock an unnecessary explanation, or to state with a smile that something is staring everyone in the face. It also works as a nostalgic wink to the television commercials of the past.
Where does the “C’est écrit dessus (Port-Salut)” meme come from?
The phrase was popularized by memorable TV campaigns for the Port-Salut brand, especially in the 1980s and 1990s, starring the famous monks. Its simplicity made it an everyday expression. It has remained etched in French popular culture long after those commercials ended, quoted in conversation and in online comments to point out the obvious.
How to use the “C’est écrit dessus (Port-Salut)” meme
- Answer with it when someone asks for proof of something obvious.
- Comment on a photo where the answer is written in big letters on a sign.
- Cut a debate short by reminding everyone the fact is in plain sight.
- Caption a humorous remix of an old commercial.
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The “C’est écrit dessus (Port-Salut)” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 2344 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3511 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @pops |
How to get the “C’est écrit dessus (Port-Salut)” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; C’est écrit dessus (Port-Salut) comes out of the Memes FR pack 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.
The reprint of the “C’est écrit dessus (Port-Salut)” card
The “C’est écrit dessus (Port-Salut)” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 3,290). A reprint is the same meme printed again, with a number of its own and a higher rarity than its first printing, which was common. Its face reads “Reprinted card · Higher rarity”.
Every printing is dealt in the packs of the Memes FR pack, each at its own rarity: the higher it is, the rarer the card is to pull. Copies of the first printing already pulled stay as they are, and any printing counts toward completing a set.
MyMemeCards reprints a meme when it deserves more than the rarity of its first printing, such as a classic that became iconic after it came out: the reprint gives it a place among the most sought-after cards without taking anything from the players who already had it.
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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 comme le Port-Salut, c’est écrit dessus” mean?
It means something is obvious: just as the cheese’s name is printed on its packaging, no extra proof is needed.
Where does the phrase come from?
It comes from television ads for Port-Salut cheese, notably in the 1980s and 1990s, featuring the famous monks.
Who are the monks in the ads?
They are the characters of the brand’s TV campaigns, tied to the cheese in viewers’ memories.
How do I get the C’est écrit dessus (Port-Salut) meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “C’est écrit dessus (Port-Salut)” is a common 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 C’est écrit dessus (Port-Salut) card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
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