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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Époustouflan” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 4005 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 “Époustouflan” meme mean?
By swapping the ending of “époustouflant” for “-flan” (a custard dessert), the word mocks the over-the-top enthusiasm people sometimes show for something ordinary or absurd. It gets used to ironically point out that a scene is getting a theatrical reaction it does not deserve, or conversely to underline a genuinely surprising moment with a word that deliberately sounds a bit silly.
Where does the “Époustouflan” meme come from?
The word plays on the sound similarity between “époustouflant” and “flan,” a dessert whose name gives the altered word an immediate comic effect. This kind of wordplay, swapping the end of an adjective for an unrelated word to create an absurd effect, is a common device in jokes shared online, where a slightly altered word ends up circulating as a stock phrase independent of its exact origin.
How to use the “Époustouflan” meme
- Shouting “époustouflan!” after a dull scene to mock the excitement it does not deserve.
- Commenting on a surprising video with the altered word to boost the comic effect.
- Reusing the expression among friends as an inside joke about an unremarkable event.
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The “Époustouflan” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 4005 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3497 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @itachildc |
How to get the “Époustouflan” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Époustouflan 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
What does époustouflan mean?
It is a comic twist on the French word “époustouflant” (astounding), used to react to a scene with exaggerated, often ironic enthusiasm.
Where does the word époustouflan come from?
It comes from a wordplay that swaps the ending of “époustouflant” for “flan,” a common device in jokes shared online to create an absurd effect.
How is the word époustouflan used?
It gets shouted after a dull or surprising scene to underline, ironically or with exaggerated admiration, that it deserves a theatrical reaction.
How do I get the Époustouflan meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Époustouflan” 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 Époustouflan card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Mème Internet — Wikipédia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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