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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Il corrige ses devoirs” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 4027 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3493 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Il corrige ses devoirs” meme mean?
The phrase comments on a situation where a person judges or validates their own output, taking on the role usually reserved for someone external and more objective. It is used with a touch of irony to highlight the obvious bias of self-assessment, especially when the stakes or the grade depend directly on that same person. The tone stays light, closer to an amused observation than a serious complaint.
Where does the “Il corrige ses devoirs” meme come from?
The idea of grading one's own homework first refers to a classic school scenario: a student who is supposed to hand in work to a teacher ends up, by circumstance or mischief, evaluating it themselves, which removes any objectivity from the process. That image gained particular relevance as text-generation and correction tools able to review homework in place of a teacher became widespread, blurring the line between who produces the work and who validates it. The phrase now points, often humorously, to any situation where the same person or the same tool holds both roles at once, whether in a school, professional, or broader context. Its effectiveness rests on the simple contrast between the expectation of an outside perspective and the reality of a lenient self-assessment.
How to use the “Il corrige ses devoirs” meme
- Saying the phrase to comment on a situation where someone validates their own work.
- Using it to highlight an obvious bias in a self-assessment.
- Captioning a scene where a tool or person judges its own output with the phrase.
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The “Il corrige ses devoirs” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 4027 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3493 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @samsaminho |
How to get the “Il corrige ses devoirs” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Il corrige ses devoirs 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 corrige ses devoirs” card
The “Il corrige ses devoirs” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 4,676). 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 he's grading his own homework mean?
It describes a situation where a person evaluates their own work instead of handing it to someone external and more objective.
Why is this phrase funny?
Because it highlights the contrast between the expectation of a neutral judgment and the reality of an inevitably lenient self-assessment.
What does this have to do with automatic grading tools?
The spread of tools able to review a text in place of a teacher blurred the line between who produces a piece of work and who validates it, reviving the use of the phrase.
How do I get the Il corrige ses devoirs meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Il corrige ses devoirs” 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 corrige ses devoirs card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: WIRED - Un professeur d'anglais corrige ses devoirs par ChatGPT · checked on October 30, 2026.
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