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Salomon est juif | "Les aventures de Rabbi Jacob" - 1973 (FILMS CULTES)In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Salomon you're Jewish” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 4528 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3513 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Salomon you're Jewish” meme mean?
The line is used to poke fun at a theatrical, somewhat insincere reaction to something everyone already knew. People quote it when someone overreacts with mock astonishment to an obvious fact, as if they had just discovered it despite it being plain all along. The tone stays comedic, inherited from Louis de Funès's over-the-top acting style, and targets a surprise that feels staged rather than genuine.
Where does the “Salomon you're Jewish” meme come from?
The line comes from “The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob”, a 1973 French comedy starring Louis de Funès. In a now-iconic scene, his character discovers that Salomon, his driver, is Jewish, and reacts with this over-played exclamation. The line survived decades of television reruns thanks to the film's status as a classic of French popular comedy. It later spread online through isolated clips of the scene shared on platforms like YouTube, detached from the rest of the film, which kept the phrase alive as a quick comedic reference.
- 1973Release of “The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob”
How to use the “Salomon you're Jewish” meme
- Quoted when someone fakes surprise at something everyone already knew.
- Used to mock an exaggerated or theatrical reaction.
- Comes up in comments under an announcement that surprises no one.
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The “Salomon you're Jewish” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 4528 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3513 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @tomfrd |
How to get the “Salomon you're Jewish” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Salomon you're Jewish comes out of the Memes FR pack as an epic 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 20 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
Where does the Comment Salomon vous êtes juif line come from?
It comes from the 1973 French film “The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob”, where Louis de Funès's character reacts with exaggerated surprise upon learning his driver Salomon is Jewish.
Who says the line in the film?
Louis de Funès delivers the line, in a now-iconic comedic scene.
Why did this line become a meme?
Because it sums up fake theatrical surprise in one sentence, an easy comedic device to reuse for any obvious fact.
How do I get the Salomon you're Jewish meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Salomon you're Jewish” is an epic 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 Salomon you're Jewish card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Les Aventures de Rabbi Jacob - extrait Salomon vous êtes juif · checked on October 30, 2026.
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