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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Fernand” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 4656 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3493 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Fernand” meme mean?
Bringing up Fernand points to a chain of absurd explanations that, taken one by one, almost sound logical, but lead to a completely ridiculous conclusion. The meme is used to mock a cascading line of reasoning, where each step builds on the last without ever questioning how absurd the starting point was. It is also used for someone who justifies a ridiculous situation with unshakable seriousness, like the character in the sketch facing his doctor.
Where does the “Fernand” meme come from?
Fernand Raynaud was a French comedian, born in 1926 and who died in 1973, known for punchline sketches where a naive or dishonest character unfolds an absurd explanation with disarming calm. His sketch “Pourquoi tu tousses?” (“Why are you coughing?”), one of his most famous routines, stages a dialogue between a patient and his doctor, where the patient justifies his cough through a chain of increasingly improbable causes building on each other up to a comic final twist. This cascading-explanation device, a hallmark of Fernand Raynaud's style, has carried across decades and is still cited as a reference in French comedy, including in short clips reposted online.
- 1926Comedian Fernand Raynaud was born.
- 1973Fernand Raynaud died.
How to use the “Fernand” meme
- A friend strings together absurd excuses to justify being late, and someone says: “okay, stop the Fernand.”
- Under an explanation that makes no sense, a commenter writes: “sounds like the Fernand sketch.”
- To describe a chain of reasoning that spirals out of control, people call it a “Fernand effect.”
Also searched as
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- fernand meme
- fernand raynaud sketch english
- why are you coughing sketch france
- fernand raynaud comedian
The “Fernand” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 4656 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3493 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @thorlien |
How to get the “Fernand” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Fernand 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 sketch does Fernand refer to?
It refers to “Pourquoi tu tousses?”, a sketch by French comedian Fernand Raynaud where a patient justifies his cough with an absurd cascading explanation.
Where does the Fernand meme come from?
It comes from sketches by French comedian Fernand Raynaud, known for cascading lines of reasoning that lead to absurd conclusions.
Why is “Fernand” used for an absurd explanation?
Because the sketch's character strings together improbable justifications with unshakable seriousness, up to a comic punchline.
How do I get the Fernand meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Fernand” 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 Fernand card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Fernand Raynaud — Wikipédia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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