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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Fourcade coasting” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 3000 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3511 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Fourcade coasting” meme mean?
This term captures the moment an athlete abandons a scripted answer for humorous improvisation. It illustrates witty diversion and confident speech. People use it to describe someone who embarks on an unexpected, memorable, or funny tangent instead of giving a direct response.
Where does the “Fourcade coasting” meme come from?
The event occurred on Saturday, January 18, 2020, in Ruhpolding, Germany, following the French biathlon relay victory. Broadcast on L'Équipe, teammate Simon Desthieux asks Fourcade if winning before the World Championships is a good situation. Instead of answering normally, Fourcade improvises and quotes Otis, played by Édouard Baer in Asterix: Mission Cleopatra. The line "you know I don't think there's any good or bad situation" goes viral. Media outlets like RMC Sport, Mouv', Gala, and AlloCiné share the clip immediately. The exact origin of the name remains unknown, but it highlights this spontaneous comedic detour.
- 2020Broadcast of Martin Fourcade's interview on L'Équipe on January 18 after the victory in Ruhpolding.
How to use the “Fourcade coasting” meme
- Use this meme when a friend launches into an unexpected speech during a casual chat.
- Apply it to describe an athlete or professional who answers a technical question with poetic flair.
- Employ it to illustrate a moment where someone cleverly deflects a pressing inquiry with humor.
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The “Fourcade coasting” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 3000 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3511 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @avengedseb |
How to get the “Fourcade coasting” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Fourcade coasting 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.
The reprint of the “Fourcade coasting” card
The “Fourcade coasting” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 4,538). A reprint is the same meme printed again, with a number of its own and a higher rarity than its first printing, which was common. 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
What does fourcade coasting mean?
It refers to a comedic improvisation where someone quotes a known text out of context to answer a question.
Martin fourcade asterix interview date?
The video aired on January 18, 2020, on L'Équipe after a relay victory in Germany.
Who is otis asterix mission cleopatra?
Otis is a secondary character played by Édouard Baer, known for his absurd philosophical monologues.
How do I get the Fourcade coasting meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Fourcade coasting” 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 Fourcade coasting card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: La vraie histoire de la tirade du scribe déclamée par ... · En pleine interview, le Catalan Martin Fourcade cite la réplique culte d'"Astérix et Obélix" · Otis et son monologue culte : l'improvisation qui a marqué le cinéma · checked on October 19, 2026.
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