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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Il est pas frais mon poisson” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 5277 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3514 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Il est pas frais mon poisson” meme mean?
The meme expresses exaggerated offense and mock outrage when someone questions the quality of food or goods. Directly referencing the fishmonger Unhygienix (Ordralfabétix), who constantly defends the freshness of his smelly stock, it is used whenever an offer or product looks sketchy. Internet users employ it self-deprecatingly when showing off burnt or suspicious home cooking, or to joke about spoiled groceries.
Where does the “Il est pas frais mon poisson” meme come from?
The catchphrase originates from the comic book series Asterix, spoken by the village fishmonger Ordralfabétix. It appears in albums like “Le Devin” as well as “La Grande Traversée” in 1975. In the 1985 animated feature “Asterix versus Caesar”, the character shouts the line while striking a Roman soldier during an attack on a military camp. While its earliest online emergence as a viral image macro remains unverified without a specific source account, the phrase stays culturally anchored. It notably resurfaced in French pop culture during a July 1, 2020 broadcast of the television show “Un dîner presque parfait”.
- 1975The debate over fish quality appears in the comic album La Grande Traversée.
- 1985The line is featured in the animated film Asterix versus Caesar.
- July 1, 2020A candidate uses the reference on the show Un dîner presque parfait.
How to use the “Il est pas frais mon poisson” meme
- Posting a picture of an unappetizing home-cooked dish while sarcastically praising it.
- Replying to someone trying to sell an old, malfunctioning secondhand item.
- Teasing a friend whose kitchen smells like expired groceries.
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The “Il est pas frais mon poisson” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 5277 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3514 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @weshalhors |
How to get the “Il est pas frais mon poisson” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Il est pas frais mon poisson 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.
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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 “Il est pas frais mon poisson” come from?
It comes from the French comic series Asterix, spoken by the village fishmonger Ordralfabétix.
What does the fish meme mean?
It is a humorous reaction used to defend questionable food or mock suspect goods.
Which Asterix movie features the fish line?
The phrase is notably delivered in the 1985 animated movie Asterix versus Caesar.
How do I get the Il est pas frais mon poisson meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Il est pas frais mon poisson” 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 est pas frais mon poisson card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Il est pas frais mon poisson? (Alsace) · Il est pas frais, mon poisson ? · VIDÉO Un dîner presque parfait : une candidate ultra ... · checked on October 31, 2026.
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