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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Hydratation très important. Merci bocou” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 4432 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3503 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Hydratation très important. Merci bocou” meme mean?
The phrase works as a deliberately theatrical, broken-sounding reminder to drink water, mimicking the accent and French mistakes that made the original moment go viral. People reuse it to recommend hydration with a comic twist, far from the seriousness of actual health advice. Saying it is less about hydration itself than quoting a specific moment, which makes it a knowing nod for anyone who recognizes the reference.
Where does the “Hydratation très important. Merci bocou” meme come from?
The scene comes from a moment where Neymar appeared on French streamer and professional gamer Gotaga’s stream, speaking French with a strong accent and approximate phrasing. His insistence on hydration, repeated with that particular delivery, immediately stood out to viewers watching live and to those who later watched the clip. The clip spread well beyond the original stream, picked up for its sincere yet unintentionally funny tone, since Neymar clearly was not trying to be funny but still delivered a line that stuck as a reused quote. The mix of a world-famous football star and such a casual register of speech added to the surprise that helped the line spread.
How to use the “Hydratation très important. Merci bocou” meme
- Quoting the line to remind someone to drink water.
- Reusing the phrase and its accent to imitate the moment from Gotaga’s stream.
- Captioning a photo of someone drinking water after exercise with the line.
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The “Hydratation très important. Merci bocou” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 4432 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3503 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @sibkekk |
How to get the “Hydratation très important. Merci bocou” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Hydratation très important. Merci bocou comes out of the Memes FR pack as a rare 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 10 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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 says hydration very important, thank you very much?
It is a line from Neymar, spoken in French with a strong accent, during an appearance on streamer Gotaga’s stream.
Where does the hydration line come from?
It comes from a moment where Neymar insists on the importance of drinking water during streamer Gotaga’s stream.
Why did this line become a meme?
Because Neymar’s accent and approximate phrasing, combined with his apparent seriousness, create an unintentional comic gap that stuck with viewers.
How do I get the Hydratation très important. Merci bocou meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Hydratation très important. Merci bocou” is a rare 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 Hydratation très important. Merci bocou card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: MadeinFOOT.com - NEYMAR PARLE FRANÇAIS SUR LE STREAM DE GOTAGA ET DOIGBY · checked on October 30, 2026.
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