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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “C’est pour le travail” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 5506 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 “C’est pour le travail” meme mean?
The line gives a work-related justification for a purchase, activity, or choice that may not seem necessary. Its comedy comes from the gap between the serious-sounding excuse and what it is being used to defend. People can use it to poke fun at themselves for buying something expensive or indulging in a hobby while claiming it will help professionally.
Where does the “C’est pour le travail” meme come from?
The quote is attributed to Antoine Daniel in WHAT THE CUT 24, an episode of *What The Cut !?*, the YouTube show he created, hosted, and directed. He says it in response to a video clip, but the available sources do not identify the person shown or give the episode’s publication date. The phrase later became a standalone, ironic excuse for choices presented as work-related. A musical edit published on August 25, 2024, reuses it and describes it as a line sung by Antoine Daniel in WHAT THE CUT 24. A 2020 source also uses the quote as a joking justification for buying a screen. These later appearances show how a line from the show came to work as a flexible punchline.
- 2020A source uses the phrase to jokingly justify buying a screen.
- August 25, 2024A musical edit reuses the line and links it to WHAT THE CUT 24.
How to use the “C’est pour le travail” meme
- Defend a new screen purchase by joking that it is needed for work.
- Describe an expensive piece of equipment as essential to a professional task.
- Answer a comment about a purchase or hobby with this deliberately vague excuse.
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The “C’est pour le travail” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 5506 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3498 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @benoyo |
How to get the “C’est pour le travail” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; C’est pour le travail 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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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 pour le travail” mean?
It means “It’s for work.” As a meme, it is an ironic excuse for a purchase or activity that may not really be necessary for work.
Who says “C’est pour le travail” in the meme?
The line is attributed to Antoine Daniel. It comes from his show *What The Cut !?*.
Where did the “C’est pour le travail” meme come from?
It comes from WHAT THE CUT 24, where Antoine Daniel reacts to a video clip. The episode’s publication date is not established by the available sources.
Where can I find “C’est pour le travail”?
The quote is associated with WHAT THE CUT 24 and was reused in a musical edit published on August 25, 2024. It is also used as a standalone joking excuse.
How do I get the C’est pour le travail meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “C’est pour le travail” 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 pour le travail card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: C'est pour le travail ! WTC version longue (IA) · Meilleures ref : r/AntoineDaniel · C’est pour le travail #8 · checked on November 4, 2026.
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