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“WRONG! Norman” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

“WRONG! — Norman” is a reaction meme in which YouTuber Norman rejects a claim with a dramatic “FAUX!” The format first appeared in a 2011 video and is used to call out statements that are incorrect, exaggerated, or based on stereotypes.

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The “WRONG! Norman” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “WRONG! Norman” is a rare card of the Cancel & Dramas pack, number 118 of the collection, and the 81st best-known meme of its 117 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “WRONG! Norman” meme mean?

The meme conveys firm disagreement with a comic, theatrical edge. Norman cuts off a claim and dismisses it as though delivering an instant verdict. People use it to correct an error, challenge a generalization, or highlight an overstatement. The catchphrase can also stand on its own as a quick response to a statement that seems obviously untrue.

Where does the “WRONG! Norman” meme come from?

The format comes from Norman Thavaud, known as Norman fait des vidéos, rather than a television show. His “FAUX!” appears in the YouTube video “Les bilingues,” published in 2011; the supplied sources do not give an exact upload date. In the clip, Norman ironically challenges a generalization about bilingual people before delivering the line. Télérama identifies this scene as the YouTuber’s first “Faux” and links the catchphrase to a verbal tic adopted by a generation of video creators. Another source instead says the expression was first heard in his video podcast “Les sites pour adultes,” but does not identify the relevant passage. The available information cannot resolve this conflicting attribution. The reaction became associated with the first generation of French YouTubers.

  1. 2011Norman’s YouTube video “Les bilingues,” featuring the “FAUX!” line, is published.

How to use the “WRONG! Norman” meme

  • Correct a false claim in a conversation with a blunt “WRONG!”
  • Push back on a generalization about a group with Norman’s theatrical delivery.
  • Challenge an exaggerated statement in an online exchange with a short reaction.

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The “WRONG! Norman” card in MyMemeCards

WRONG! — Norman card
NumberNo. 118
RarityRare
CollectionCancel & Dramas pack
Fame50/100 · #81 of 117
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Suggested by@weshalhors
Rarities of the Cancel & Dramas pack: 117 cards
  • Common4236%
  • Rare3429%
  • Epic2421%
  • Legendary1311%
  • Mythic32.6%
  • Full Art10.9%

How to get the “WRONG! Norman” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; WRONG! Norman comes out of the Cancel & Dramas 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 the “WRONG! — Norman” meme mean?

It signals that a claim is incorrect. The line is usually delivered with comic emphasis.

Who says “FAUX!” in the meme?

The catchphrase is associated with Norman Thavaud, the video creator known as Norman fait des vidéos. It is linked to his reaction format.

Where did Norman’s “FAUX!” meme come from?

It appears in the YouTube video “Les bilingues,” published in 2011. A second origin has been suggested, but the available details do not verify it.

Did Norman’s “FAUX!” come from a TV show?

No. The information provided traces it to one of Norman’s YouTube videos, not a television show.

How do I get the WRONG! Norman meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “WRONG! Norman” is a rare card of the Cancel & Dramas 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 WRONG! Norman card?

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

Sources: NORMAN - ÊTRE CH'TI · NORMAN FAIT DES VIDÉOS · Avis sur la série FAUX! Norman fait des vidéos (2011) · checked on November 1, 2026.

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