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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “It's going to be all dark” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 1186 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 “It's going to be all dark” meme mean?
The phrase literally means that night is falling or it will get dark. The humor comes from the contrast between the solemn announcement and the rude response ("Shut up!"). It is used to signal darkness, power outages, or metaphorically to announce a gloomy period or restriction, playing on the dramatic tone of the original line.
Where does the “It's going to be all dark” meme come from?
The phrase comes from the comedy film *RRRrrrr !!!*, directed by Alain Chabat and released on January 28, 2004. In this movie set in a prehistoric village, the character Pierre, played by Pascal Vincent, acts as the night announcer. Every evening, he runs through the alleys shouting: "It's going to be all dark." Immediately after, the inhabitants respond collectively and aggressively: "Shut up!" This repetitive interaction creates situational comedy based on routine and collective reaction. The quote did not come from a TV show but from cinema. It became iconic due to its simplicity and absurd humor, serving as a shared cultural reference for detouring official or daily announcements.
- January 28, 2004Release of the film RRRrrrr !!! by Alain Chabat, containing the original scene.
- October 17, 2020A video from Rouen using the quote for curfew exceeds half a million views on Facebook.
How to use the “It's going to be all dark” meme
- Post a photo of a room plunged in complete darkness with the caption to signal a power outage.
- Use the image during an official curfew announcement to add a touch of local irony.
- Comment on a video showing lights turning off at a public event by citing the quote to emphasize the transition to night.
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The “It's going to be all dark” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1186 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #757 of 1050 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @bax |
How to get the “It's going to be all dark” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; It's going to be all dark 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 0.8%, 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 it goes to be all dark meme come from?
This expression comes from the movie RRRrrrr !!! by Alain Chabat, released in 2004. It is a line delivered by the character Pierre, played by Pascal Vincent, who announces the fall of night to the inhabitants of the prehistoric village.
Who says it is going to be all dark?
It is the character Pierre, the night announcer portrayed by Pascal Vincent in the film RRRrrrr !!! He says this line every night before the villagers reply shut up.
It goes to be all dark meme meaning?
The meme literally means that night is falling or it will get dark. It is used humorously to announce a power cut, lights going out, or a gloomy period, taking on the dramatic tone of the original quote.
Does it goes to be all dark come from a tv show?
No, this phrase does not come from a television show. It is extracted from the cinema film RRRrrrr !!! directed by Alain Chabat and released in theaters in January 2004.
How do I get the It's going to be all dark meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “It's going to be all dark” 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 It's going to be all dark card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: La « tagada tactique » du gendarme … - Prendre Parti · VIDÉO. «Ça va être tout noir» : il fait le buzz en annonçant le couvre-feu à Rouen · noir, noire | Dictionnaire de l'Académie française | 5e édition · checked on October 10, 2026.
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