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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Coucou mamie” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 4112 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3497 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Coucou mamie” meme mean?
The phrase illustrates a moment where someone uses an official, formal setting to slip in a personal, spontaneous message, even cutting off the person they are talking to. People use it to imitate that reflex of greeting family the moment a microphone or camera appears, a gesture that is both endearing and funny because of how it clashes with the show's usual format. The tone stays warm, focused on the spontaneity of the gesture rather than mockery.
Where does the “Coucou mamie” meme come from?
The scene takes place on “Les Douze Coups de midi”, a daily French game show aired on TF1 since June 28, 2010 and hosted by Jean-Luc Reichmann, broadcast between 11:50 am and 12:45 pm. A contestant named Clara interrupts the host mid-exchange to send a direct greeting to her grandmother in front of the cameras, a common reflex among game show contestants who use their airtime to greet loved ones. The clip circulated online as a short excerpt, shared for its touching, unexpected break from the show's usual flow.
- 2010Les Douze Coups de midi launches on TF1
How to use the “Coucou mamie” meme
- Used to imitate an improvised greeting delivered in front of a camera.
- Applied when someone interrupts to greet their family.
- Comes up as a reference to an endearing game-show moment.
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The “Coucou mamie” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 4112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3497 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @aymji |
How to get the “Coucou mamie” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Coucou mamie comes out of the Memes FR pack as a common 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 5 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 Coucou mamie come from?
It comes from a clip of Les Douze Coups de midi, the TF1 game show hosted by Jean-Luc Reichmann, where a contestant named Clara greets her grandmother live.
Who hosts Les Douze Coups de midi?
The show is hosted by Jean-Luc Reichmann and airs daily on TF1 since June 28, 2010.
Why did this moment become a meme?
Because it shows an endearing, spontaneous reflex of greeting family the moment a TV camera appears.
How do I get the Coucou mamie meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Coucou mamie” is a common 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 Coucou mamie card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Les Douze Coups de midi - Wikipédia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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