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Quand ils sont pharmaciens - Palmashow (Palmashow)In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “C’est la pharmacie-si la famille” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 5520 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3503 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “C’est la pharmacie-si la famille” meme mean?
The line bends the French word for “pharmacy” until it sounds like “si la famille” (“if the family”). The joke comes from the sound mix-up and its deliberately absurd repetition, rather than from a hidden message. It can be quoted as a playful nod to a pharmacy, a family-related remark, or a verbal slip, echoing the sketch’s pronunciation. The phrase is primarily a phonetic gag.
Where does the “C’est la pharmacie-si la famille” meme come from?
The phrase comes from “Quand ils sont pharmaciens,” a sketch by French comedy duo Palmashow, made up of Grégoire Ludig and David Marsais. The performers play pharmacists in the video. The sketch aired in episode 18 of “Palmashow, l’émission,” a sketch show broadcast on D8, on June 16, 2013. An official video titled “Quand ils sont pharmaciens - Palmashow” was later posted on YouTube on November 7, 2013. The line is transcribed as “Eh, c’est la pharmacie si la famille.” Available information does not give the filming date or identify an earlier first-release platform. Its comic effect comes from intentionally distorting the pronunciation, as though the speaker had a lisp.
- June 16, 2013The sketch airs in episode 18 of “Palmashow, l’émission” on D8.
- November 7, 2013The official “Quand ils sont pharmaciens - Palmashow” video is posted on YouTube.
How to use the “C’est la pharmacie-si la famille” meme
- Hear someone mention medicine and quote the line in the sketch’s exaggerated pronunciation.
- Make a sound-based joke when “pharmacie” gets confused with “si la famille.”
- Drop the catchphrase into a conversation as a Palmashow reference.
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The “C’est la pharmacie-si la famille” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 5520 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3503 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @gluccii_ |
How to get the “C’est la pharmacie-si la famille” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; C’est la pharmacie-si la famille comes out of the Memes FR pack as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
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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 la pharmacie-si la famille” mean?
It is a comic line that distorts “pharmacie” until it sounds like “si la famille.” The humor comes from the wordplay and its absurd delivery.
Where does “C’est la pharmacie-si la famille” come from?
The phrase comes from Palmashow’s “Quand ils sont pharmaciens” sketch. It aired on television in 2013 and was later posted on YouTube.
Who says the line in the sketch?
The available information does not identify which character says the exact line. The sketch features Grégoire Ludig and David Marsais playing pharmacists.
How do you pronounce “C’est la pharmacie-si la famille”?
It is delivered with an intentionally distorted pronunciation, as if the speaker had a lisp. The gag depends on making “pharmacie” sound like “si la famille.”
How do I get the C’est la pharmacie-si la famille meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “C’est la pharmacie-si la famille” 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 C’est la pharmacie-si la famille card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Quand ils sont pharmaciens - Palmashow · À l'ancienne : Quand ils sont pharmacien · À l'ancienne: Parodie Masterchef | PALMASHOW · checked on November 5, 2026.
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