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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Émilien 12 coups de midi” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 4056 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 “Émilien 12 coups de midi” meme mean?
The phrase works as a comic unit of measurement for a success that drags on far longer than expected, whether it is correct answers, lucky rolls, or any streak that refuses to break. People use it, admiringly or mockingly, to describe someone who seems unable to lose anymore, directly referencing his months of dominance on the set. Saying someone is “pulling an Émilien” means their winning streak has gone past reasonable.
Where does the “Émilien 12 coups de midi” meme come from?
On TF1's game show Les Douze Coups de midi, Émilien started winning from 25 September 2023 and kept going for 21 months on air, reaching 646 consecutive wins and over 2.5 million euros in total earnings. On 3 June 2024 he passed the show's previous record, held by Bruno Hourcade, before being eliminated on 6 July 2025. Widely talked about while it aired, this unprecedented streak turned his name into a comic benchmark for any run of success that stretches on far beyond what seems reasonable.
- 25 September 2023Émilien begins his run on Les Douze Coups de midi.
- 3 June 2024He becomes the show's biggest winner in its history.
- 6 July 2025His streak ends after 646 consecutive wins.
How to use the “Émilien 12 coups de midi” meme
- Calling an unbeatable friend at bar trivia someone who's “pulling an Émilien 12 coups de midi.”
- Comparing a board-game winning streak to Émilien's record on TF1.
- Teasing a coworker who never loses by citing the show's record.
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The “Émilien 12 coups de midi” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 4056 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3503 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @eveil |
How to get the “Émilien 12 coups de midi” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Émilien 12 coups de midi 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
What does Émilien 12 coups de midi mean?
It refers to the record set by contestant Émilien on the French game show Les Douze Coups de midi, now used as a comic reference for an endless winning streak.
How many wins did Émilien get on Les Douze Coups de midi?
He strung together 646 consecutive wins over about 21 months on air, for more than 2.5 million euros in total earnings.
What record did Émilien break?
On 3 June 2024, he passed the show's previous record for consecutive appearances, held by Bruno Hourcade.
What does “pulling an Émilien” mean?
By analogy with his TV run, it describes a winning streak so long it seems like it will never stop.
How do I get the Émilien 12 coups de midi meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Émilien 12 coups de midi” 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 Émilien 12 coups de midi card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Émilien (Les Douze Coups de midi) — Wikipédia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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