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Quand Passe-Partout est méchant dans Fort Boyard (holy626)In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Il est méchant Passe-Partout” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 1821 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3519 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Il est méchant Passe-Partout” meme mean?
The line comments on a reversal: whoever acts smart gets paid back on the spot. It is also a nostalgic nod to the show, its 1990s mood and its characters. People use it to joke about a prank punished straight away, a gesture that went too far or a trick that backfires. The tone is gentle: everyone in France knows Passe-Partout, and the image of the host losing patience is funny precisely because it is unexpected.
Where does the “Il est méchant Passe-Partout” meme come from?
In an old Fort Boyard episode from October 1990, host Patrice Laffont dislikes Passe-Partout’s gesture of hitting a contestant’s helmet, so he slaps him back. Passe-Partout is the character played by André Bouchet, born on 29 March 1967 in Issy-les-Moulineaux, who has been part of the France 2 show since 1990. Viewers uploaded the archive clip, which spread widely on YouTube and social media before turning into a meme.
- October 1990In a Fort Boyard episode, Patrice Laffont slaps Passe-Partout after his gesture toward a contestant.
How to use the “Il est méchant Passe-Partout” meme
- Quote it when a prank backfires on its author.
- Post the clip to react to teasing that goes too far.
- Joke about a coworker punished for their jokes.
- Recall the early seasons of Fort Boyard.
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The “Il est méchant Passe-Partout” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3519 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @xultheor |
How to get the “Il est méchant Passe-Partout” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Il est méchant Passe-Partout comes out of the Memes FR pack as an epic 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 20 MemeCoins.
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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 Passe-Partout?
He is a Fort Boyard character played by André Bouchet, part of the France 2 show since 1990.
What happened between Patrice Laffont and Passe-Partout?
In October 1990, Passe-Partout hit a contestant’s helmet and Patrice Laffont slapped him back.
Where does the “il est méchant Passe-Partout” meme come from?
It comes from that archive Fort Boyard clip, shared online and then reused as a catchphrase.
How do I get the Il est méchant Passe-Partout meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Il est méchant Passe-Partout” is an epic 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 est méchant Passe-Partout card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipédia — André Bouchet · YouTube — Quand Passe-Partout est méchant dans Fort Boyard · checked on October 18, 2026.
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