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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Is this elevator going to work?” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 1827 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3493 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Is this elevator going to work?” meme mean?
The phrase voices exasperated doubt about a temperamental elevator, but it matters mostly for the tone: a usually composed doctor tipping into rage. People use it when a wait drags on, when equipment misbehaves, or to mark the moment someone cracks over something trivial. The meme fits everyday situations, from apartment hallways to queues, and its theatrical delivery makes it a staple of short video replies.
Where does the “Is this elevator going to work?” meme come from?
Le Flambeau is an online series that spoofs the dating show La Flamme, aired on Canal+. Marc, an airline pilot, thinks he is in a romantic reality show and ends up on an island. Among the characters, Doctor Juiphe sees Marc for consultations, in episodes posted on the THE’STUD channel, including “visite chez le docteur Juiphe” and “dernière visite chez le docteur Juiphe”. The doctor’s over-the-top acting supplied many lines, later reused as short clips and memes. “Il va marcher, cet ascenseur ?” belongs to that set of sequences where the doctor finally loses his footing.
How to use the “Is this elevator going to work?” meme
- Blurt out “is this elevator going to work?” in front of doors that won’t open.
- Comment on a wait that drags on in an apartment hallway.
- Caption a clip where a character loses his composure.
- Repeat the line jokingly when equipment breaks down.
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The “Is this elevator going to work?” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1827 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3493 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @brailly |
How to get the “Is this elevator going to work?” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Is this elevator going to work? 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.
The reprint of the “Is this elevator going to work?” card
The “Is this elevator going to work?” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 2,388). A reprint is the same meme printed again, with a number of its own and a higher rarity than its first printing, which was common. 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
Where does “Il va marcher, cet ascenseur ?” come from?
The line is tied to Doctor Juiphe, a character in the parody series Le Flambeau. It comes from a scene where the doctor loses his temper.
Who is Doctor Juiphe?
He is a character in Le Flambeau, whom Marc consults in several episodes. His outbursts fed many clips.
What is Le Flambeau?
A parody series that spoofs the Canal+ show La Flamme. It follows Marc, an airline pilot, in a fake reality show.
How do I get the Is this elevator going to work? meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Is this elevator going to work?” 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 Is this elevator going to work? card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
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