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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Il est tombé comme du n'importe quoi” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 3328 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 “Il est tombé comme du n'importe quoi” meme mean?
The expression highlights the absurdity of a situation where someone falls unexpectedly and ungracefully. It conveys surprise at blatant clumsiness or total failure. The humor lies in the comparison to a giraffe tangling its legs, emphasizing the ridiculous and involuntary nature of the gesture. It is used to gently mock or ironically describe someone in an embarrassing position after a stupid mistake.
Where does the “Il est tombé comme du n'importe quoi” meme come from?
The phrase comes from the French comedy film "Le Crocodile du Botswanga", released in 2014. Directed by Fabrice Éboué and Lionel Steketee, this political satire features Thomas Ngijol as Bobo, an African dictator. In the relevant scene, Bobo watches his rival Didier, played by Fabrice Éboué, after a taser strike causes him to fall. The full quote is: "He fell like nonsense, like a giraffe tangling its legs." Sources do not document a specific viral meme origin (exact video, platform, or date). However, the quote appears in various online collections of famous French cinema lines, confirming its popularity among film viewers.
How to use the “Il est tombé comme du n'importe quoi” meme
- Use this quote to comment on a video where someone trips spectacularly.
- Use the phrase to ironically criticize a colleague who made a major professional error.
- Quote Bobo to describe an administrative situation that turned into complete chaos.
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The “Il est tombé comme du n'importe quoi” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 3328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3503 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @pais |
How to get the “Il est tombé comme du n'importe quoi” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Il est tombé comme du n'importe quoi 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.
The reprint of the “Il est tombé comme du n'importe quoi” card
The “Il est tombé comme du n'importe quoi” card was reprinted as Epic (No. 5,268). A reprint is the same meme printed again, with a number of its own and a higher rarity than its first printing, which was rare. 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 origin of the phrase he fell like nonsense?
This quote comes from the film "Le Crocodile du Botswanga" (2014), spoken by the character Bobo played by Thomas Ngijol.
Who says he fell like nonsense?
It is the fictional dictator Bobo, portrayed by actor Thomas Ngijol, who delivers this line during a falling scene.
Which movie contains the quote giraffe tangling its legs?
The satirical film "Le Crocodile du Botswanga", directed by Fabrice Éboué and Lionel Steketee, was released in 2014.
How do I get the Il est tombé comme du n'importe quoi meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Il est tombé comme du n'importe quoi” 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 Il est tombé comme du n'importe quoi card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Le Crocodile du Botswanga - Rueducinema.com · Répliques cultes de Le Crocodile du Botswanga (2014) · "(devant le bassin à crocodiles) - Je vais vous présenter mes enfants....." | Le Crocodile du Botswanga | RueduCinema.com · checked on October 24, 2026.
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