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“Han Ouais” meme: meaning, origin and common card

“Han ouais…” is the reaction of a young man being tried in a Charleroi court in Belgium, turned into a meme for its drawn-out, sceptical tone.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 7 min read
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The “Han Ouais” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Han Ouais” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 1653 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3496 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Han Ouais” meme mean?

Said with a drawl, “Han ouais” means roughly “oh really?” with a dash of irony and weariness. People use it when someone offers a flimsy excuse, states the obvious, or claims something hard to believe. The meme lives mostly through intonation, which explains the remixes and impressions made from it. It works in writing as a comment as well as out loud, imitated with a Belgian accent.

Where does the “Han Ouais” meme come from?

The card describes a hilarious reaction from a young man being judged in the Charleroi court. The clip led to many online reuses: a long version, a rap remix, impressions by comedians and creators, some reaching millions of views. Videos about the same city mention fast-track criminal hearings, which places the scene in a courtroom setting. The “Han ouais” then left the court behind to become a common interjection.

How to use the “Han Ouais” meme

  • Reply “Han ouais…” to an obviously shaky excuse.
  • Imitate the Belgian intonation in a voice note to react to news.
  • Comment on a video where someone tells an implausible story.

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The “Han Ouais” card in MyMemeCards

Han Ouais... card
NumberNo. 1653
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #753 of 3496
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Suggested by@solenedzk
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 3,496 cards
  • Common1,47842%
  • Rare1,17434%
  • Epic66819%
  • Legendary1133.2%
  • Mythic411.2%
  • Full Art220.6%

How to get the “Han Ouais” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Han Ouais 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 “Han Ouais” card

The “Han Ouais” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 2,193). 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

Where does “Han ouais” come from?

From a hearing at the Charleroi court in Belgium, where a young man on trial reacted in a way that became famous.

What does “Han ouais” mean?

A drawn-out “oh really?”, between feigned surprise and irony.

Are there remixes?

Yes, the clip has been reused as a rap remix, a long version and creator impressions.

How do I get the Han Ouais meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Han Ouais” 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 Han Ouais card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

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