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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Il s'appelle Juste Leblanc” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 1132 of the collection, and the 757th best-known meme of its 1050 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Il s'appelle Juste Leblanc” meme mean?
The humor stems from total semantic confusion. Hearing « Juste Leblanc », the listener interprets « Juste » as an adverb meaning « only ». He logically but falsely concludes that the person has no first name. This mistake highlights social awkwardness and involuntary foolishness, creating nervous laughter at the obvious truth that takes too long to arrive.
Where does the “Il s'appelle Juste Leblanc” meme come from?
The scene comes from the French comedy film « Le Dîner de cons », directed by Francis Veber and released in April 1998. It features two characters: Pierre Brochant, played by Thierry Lhermitte, and François Pignon, portrayed by Jacques Villeret. During a dinner organized around a cruel joke, Brochant introduces his guest with this famous line. Pignon responds innocently, believing the man had no first name. The situation relies on a real anecdote attributed to footballer Just Fontaine, whose first name was once mistaken for an adjective. Francis Veber adapted this true story for his initial play before filming it.
- 1998Release of the film « Le Dîner de cons » by Francis Veber, popularizing the quote.
How to use the “Il s'appelle Juste Leblanc” meme
- Use it to respond ironically when someone gives an ambiguous name in a conversation.
- Use it to highlight the absurdity of a misunderstood technical or administrative explanation.
- Use this quote to gently mock a colleague who introduces themselves confusingly.
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The “Il s'appelle Juste Leblanc” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #757 of 1050 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @flowm |
How to get the “Il s'appelle Juste Leblanc” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Il s'appelle Juste Leblanc 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 0.8%, 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 the phrase he is called just leblanc come from?
It is taken from the film « Le Dîner de cons » by Francis Veber, released in 1998. The scene shows a misunderstanding between two characters during a dinner.
Who invented the joke about the name just?
Francis Veber was inspired by an anecdote about footballer Just Fontaine, whose first name was sometimes confused with an adjective by mistake.
Why do we say he is called just leblanc?
It is a humorous response to a name introduction where the first name looks like a common word, creating a deliberate grammatical confusion.
How do I get the Il s'appelle Juste Leblanc meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Il s'appelle Juste Leblanc” 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 s'appelle Juste Leblanc card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Juste énorme ! Ce « juste » est-il juste ? · Le Dîner de cons : "Il n'a pas de prénom ?", "c'était votre soeur", les ... · Citation « Il s’appelle Juste Leblanc. Ah bon, il n’a pas… » - Kaakook · checked on October 9, 2026.
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