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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Il a mangé les ravioli de sa grand-mère” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 1345 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3500 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Il a mangé les ravioli de sa grand-mère” meme mean?
The meme relies on contrast between a tender picture, a grandmother’s dish, and an absurd detail: ravioli more than twenty years old, deliberately kept. The humor comes from the recklessness or stubbornness it suggests, and from the matter-of-fact caption: “From 1999. He kept it on purpose.” People use it to tease a questionable food choice, something forgotten at the back of a cupboard, or someone who makes unreasonable decisions with total seriousness. It can also express ironic admiration for a pointless act of boldness.
Where does the “Il a mangé les ravioli de sa grand-mère” meme come from?
The card tells the story in two short lines: someone ate their grandmother’s ravioli, from 1999, which had been kept on purpose. The format is an everyday incident told as plain fact. Canned ravioli are a staple of French cupboards, so the story speaks to many people, which explains why the phrase is easy to reuse for other expired foods. It circulates mainly as a caption and as a humorous reply.
How to use the “Il a mangé les ravioli de sa grand-mère” meme
- Comment on finding a can forgotten for years.
- Tease a friend who eats a long-expired product.
- Caption a photo of a dubious fridge or cupboard.
- Answer a bold but unreasonable food decision.
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The “Il a mangé les ravioli de sa grand-mère” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1345 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3500 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Il a mangé les ravioli de sa grand-mère” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Il a mangé les ravioli de sa grand-mère 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 “Il a mangé les ravioli de sa grand-mère” card
The “Il a mangé les ravioli de sa grand-mère” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 2,161). 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 is the grandmother’s ravioli meme?
It is a meme about ravioli from 1999, kept on purpose, that someone finally ate.
Why is it funny?
Because it contrasts a heartwarming memory with an absurd detail: very old food eaten without hesitation.
Is it safe to eat 1999 ravioli?
Very old canned food can be risky if its condition is in doubt. It is wiser to follow the dates and storage advice on the packaging.
How do I get the Il a mangé les ravioli de sa grand-mère meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Il a mangé les ravioli de sa grand-mère” 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 Il a mangé les ravioli de sa grand-mère 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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