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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Jumping over turtles” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 5394 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3515 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Jumping over turtles” meme mean?
The meme complains, in total bad faith, about how hard a trivial video game move is. Jumping over turtles is the basis of old platform games, yet the character’s revolt against his own routine is what makes people laugh. It is used to grumble about a chore you find unfairly painful or to turn a task into a gamer joke.
Where does the “Jumping over turtles” meme come from?
Palmashow is a French comedy duo made up of Grégoire Ludig and David Marsais, first known online before moving to television on Direct 8 and then other channels. The exact date of the sketch and the platform of its first release could not be confirmed. The line later became a standalone quote, shared as a clip and as text.
How to use the “Jumping over turtles” meme
- Grumble with this line before a banal but tiresome chore.
- Quote it while playing a platform game with friends.
- Use it to turn a chore into a gamer joke.
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The “Jumping over turtles” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 5394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3515 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @rubixx |
How to get the “Jumping over turtles” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Jumping over turtles comes out of the Memes FR pack 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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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
Where does “Jumping over turtles” come from?
From a Palmashow sketch titled “When you’re Mario and Luigi,” a parody of old video games.
Who are the members of Palmashow?
Grégoire Ludig and David Marsais, a French comedy duo first known online.
Which game does the sketch refer to?
It parodies the Mario and Luigi universe, in an absurd sketch about old video games.
How do I get the Jumping over turtles meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Jumping over turtles” is a rare 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 Jumping over turtles card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Palmashow (Wikipédia) · checked on November 1, 2026.
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