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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Hamza la douane” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 3193 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 “Hamza la douane” meme mean?
This meme highlights the absurdity of teenagers seeking attention through provocative public stunts. It also mocks the disproportionate media frenzy around minor incidents, often summarized by an ironic quote linking summer heat to unnecessary trouble.
Where does the “Hamza la douane” meme come from?
The phenomenon began in June 2026 near the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris. Hamza, aged 14, filmed his actions on Snapchat and later TikTok. He blocked paths for two euros or used water pistols. His friends played customs officers. Videos spread rapidly across social media. The phrase 'just a summer, a heatwave and a pain in the ass' accompanies these clips but its exact origin remains unknown.
- 2026Early June: initial videos of Hamza circulate on Snapchat from the Canal Saint-Martin area.
- 2026Mid-June: massive virality on TikTok, Instagram, and X following widespread reposts of the content.
How to use the “Hamza la douane” meme
- Use this phrase to describe a summer situation ruined by an annoying individual causing unnecessary drama.
- Reference Hamza to mock someone constantly seeking attention through deliberate public provocations.
- Apply the term ironically to summarize a media hype disproportionate to a trivial local incident.
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The “Hamza la douane” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 3193 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3502 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @tacctaccc |
How to get the “Hamza la douane” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Hamza la douane 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 “Hamza la douane” card
The “Hamza la douane” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 3,626). 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
Who is Hamza the Customs Officer?
He is a 14-year-old Parisian teen filmed in June 2026 at the Canal Saint-Martin. He operated a fake toll booth where pedestrians had to pay to pass.
What does just a summer a heatwave and a pain in the ass mean?
This phrase ironically summarizes the entire event. It connects the summer heatwave context with the troubles caused by Hamza's antics.
Where did the Hamza meme take place?
The events occurred in Paris, specifically at the Canal Saint-Martin. This is where the footage of the staged toll was recorded.
How do I get the Hamza la douane meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Hamza la douane” 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 Hamza la douane card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: «Il ne fait de mal à personne» : les parents de «La Douane», nouvelle terreur du canal Saint-Martin, défendent leur fils · Qui est Hamza, alias "La Douane", l'ado de 14 ans qui sème la zizanie au canal Saint-Martin à Paris ? · Post · checked on October 22, 2026.
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