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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “On lui pelera le jonc” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 3144 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3494 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “On lui pelera le jonc” meme mean?
The phrase delivers an over-the-top, archaic warning meant to sound archaic and terrifying while remaining completely ridiculous. Online commenters employ it to playfully escalate minor rivalries or feign grand fury, channeling an exaggerated chivalric cruelty to entertain an audience.
Where does the “On lui pelera le jonc” meme come from?
The catchphrase originates from the 1993 French cult comedy “Les Visiteurs”, directed by Jean-Marie Poiré. In the film, Godefroy de Montmirail (Jean Reno) and his squire Jacquouille la Fripouille (Christian Clavier) sing of the violent, bawdy fate suffered by a local official. It was not birthed on social platforms, though written traces appeared online at least by December 15, 2006, before spreading as an occasional comedic retort.
- 1993Release of the comedy film “Les Visiteurs”, originating the tune.
- December 15, 2006Early documented presence of the phrase on internet forums.
How to use the “On lui pelera le jonc” meme
- Threatening an opponent humorously before a competitive video game session.
- Mocking a rival sports team with over-the-top medieval intensity.
- Replying ironically to a minor inconvenience caused by a coworker.
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The “On lui pelera le jonc” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 3144 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3494 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @lrnz_m7 |
How to get the “On lui pelera le jonc” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; On lui pelera le jonc comes out of the Memes FR pack as a rare 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 10 MemeCoins.
The reprint of the “On lui pelera le jonc” card
The “On lui pelera le jonc” card was reprinted as Epic (No. 4,393). A reprint is the same meme printed again, with a number of its own and a higher rarity than its first printing, which was rare. Its face reads “Reprinted card · Higher rarity”.
Every printing is dealt in the packs of the Memes FR pack, each at its own rarity: the higher it is, the rarer the card is to pull. Copies of the first printing already pulled stay as they are, and any printing counts toward completing a set.
MyMemeCards reprints a meme when it deserves more than the rarity of its first printing, such as a classic that became iconic after it came out: the reprint gives it a place among the most sought-after cards without taking anything from the players who already had it.
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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 this French meme quote originate?
It comes from the 1993 French box-office comedy hit “Les Visiteurs”, performed by Jean Reno and Christian Clavier.
Is the medieval execution based on real events?
No, the lyrical punishment is entirely fictional, written specifically to produce an archaic and bizarre comedic effect.
How is the quote used online today?
Internet users deploy it as a playful, melodramatic threat to mock rivals in trivial online arguments.
How do I get the On lui pelera le jonc meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “On lui pelera le jonc” is a rare 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 On lui pelera le jonc card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: chantsdefrance.fr · chants · on-lui-pelera-le-joncOn lui pèlera le jonc : paroles, histoire et informations · Et on lui pelera le jonc comme au bailly du Limousin - Zone Sons · Citation « Et on lui pèlera le jonc comme au bailli du… » - Kaakook · checked on October 21, 2026.
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