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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Fais gaffe, je suis pas commode” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 4077 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3502 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Fais gaffe, je suis pas commode” meme mean?
The line works as a comic warning: it tells the other person that the speaker is not in an easy mood, while still nodding to the original pun that makes it land as a joke. “Pas commode” normally describes a difficult personality, but here the wink to the piece of furniture adds an absurd layer, since it is literally a chest of drawers talking. People reuse it to jokingly threaten someone, assert themselves with humor, or simply quote a cult line from the film.
Where does the “Fais gaffe, je suis pas commode” meme come from?
The line comes from Shrek 2, an American animated film directed by Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury and Conrad Vernon, released in 2004 and produced by DreamWorks Animation, a sequel to the first Shrek, itself adapted from William Steig's book. In one scene, a piece of furniture resembling a chest of drawers speaks up and delivers this line, where the French word “commode” reads both as the name of the furniture and as the adjective for an easygoing person. This pun, crafted for the French dub, made enough viewers smile to become a regularly quoted line, later lifted out of its original context to serve as a jokey everyday warning.
- 2004The animated film Shrek 2, the source of the line “fais gaffe, je suis pas commode”, is released.
How to use the “Fais gaffe, je suis pas commode” meme
- A friend pushes too hard, and someone fires back “fais gaffe, je suis pas commode” to calm things down with humor.
- Before a negotiation, someone drops the line to signal they are not about to give in easily.
- As a caption on a piece of furniture, the Shrek 2 line gets quoted for the pun.
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The “Fais gaffe, je suis pas commode” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 4077 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3502 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @pais |
How to get the “Fais gaffe, je suis pas commode” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Fais gaffe, je suis pas commode 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 “fais gaffe, je suis pas commode” come from?
It comes from the animated film Shrek 2, released in 2004, where a talking chest of drawers delivers this line, playing on a pun.
What does “pas commode” mean in this line?
It plays on two meanings: the piece of furniture that talks, and the adjective describing someone who is hard to deal with.
Which film is this line from?
It is from Shrek 2, released in 2004, in a scene where a chest of drawers speaks.
When is this line used?
As a jokey way of warning someone not to push their luck.
How do I get the Fais gaffe, je suis pas commode meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Fais gaffe, je suis pas commode” 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 Fais gaffe, je suis pas commode card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Shrek 2 — Wikipédia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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