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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Cuisine à l'huile chez Maïté” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 2734 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 “Cuisine à l'huile chez Maïté” meme mean?
The meme points to an uncontrollable on-air giggling fit, where the comedian riffs on frying and cannot stop. It stands for contagious laughter, the unpredictability of live TV and the joy of watching a guest take over a calm programme. People cite it for a fit of the giggles, a funny moment going off the rails, or an improvisation turning into chaos.
Where does the “Cuisine à l'huile chez Maïté” meme come from?
The clip shows Michel Boujenah on Maïté’s cooking show. According to the INA’s presentation, he improvises about frying while an egg brick is prepared live. The moment, now a French TV classic, circulates under the title “Culte : la cuisine à l’huile avec Michel Boujenah” and is widely shared by the INA and by internet users. Another INA video also links Olivier Minne to the sequence.
How to use the “Cuisine à l'huile chez Maïté” meme
- Share the clip when you cannot stop laughing.
- Describe a giggling fit by commenting “cuisine à l’huile”.
- Answer an improvisation that turns into chaos.
- Quote the sequence to evoke the humour of older TV.
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The “Cuisine à l'huile chez Maïté” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 2734 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3503 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @azafire |
How to get the “Cuisine à l'huile chez Maïté” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Cuisine à l'huile chez Maïté 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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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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
Who is laughing in Maïté’s oil cooking clip?
Michel Boujenah, a French comedian and actor, on Maïté’s cooking show.
What happens in the sequence?
He riffs on frying while an egg brick is prepared live, then bursts into uncontrollable laughter.
Where can the clip be watched?
On the INA’s YouTube channel, under the title “Culte : la cuisine à l’huile”.
How do I get the Cuisine à l'huile chez Maïté meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Cuisine à l'huile chez Maïté” 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 Cuisine à l'huile chez Maïté card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: YouTube — Culte : Michel Boujenah, Olivier Minne : la cuisine à l'huile (Archive INA) · checked on October 18, 2026.
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