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Alban Ivanov - la conseillère d'orientation (Jeff mills)In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “J'ai cru voir un oiseau” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 2803 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 “J'ai cru voir un oiseau” meme mean?
The phrase fits any moment when someone zones out mid-conversation and then covers for it with a perfectly serious, perfectly silly explanation. It is the verbal equivalent of a shrug. People use it to tease a friend who stopped listening, to joke about their own wandering attention, or to answer an awkward question with something deliberately off-topic. The humour comes from the delivery: no apology, no embarrassment, just an imaginary bird. Fans of French stand-up also use it as an in-joke, since the intonation of the original sketch is instantly recognisable.
Where does the “J'ai cru voir un oiseau” meme come from?
The line comes from a sketch by Alban Ivanov, a French comedian, usually titled the career counsellor routine. One upload on YouTube describes a version of it presented at the Marrakech du rire in 2017. The sketch then spread widely: several channels reposted it in full, while short cuts tagged with humour and sketch hashtags circulated on TikTok. In those cuts the sentence “j’ai cru voir un oiseau” was pulled out of the longer routine and sometimes used as the clip’s title. Removed from its original setting, it became a ready-made reaction to any far-fetched excuse, which is the short form the card captures.
How to use the “J'ai cru voir un oiseau” meme
- Answer “I thought I saw a bird” when a friend notices you stopped listening.
- Caption a video of a pet suddenly staring at nothing.
- Excuse an off-topic answer in a meeting with a straight face.
- Tease a classmate who loses the thread mid-presentation.
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The “J'ai cru voir un oiseau” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 2803 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3514 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @xultheor |
How to get the “J'ai cru voir un oiseau” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; J'ai cru voir un oiseau 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.
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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 “j’ai cru voir un oiseau” come from?
From an Alban Ivanov sketch, the career counsellor routine. Short cuts of it spread on TikTok and YouTube.
Who is Alban Ivanov?
A French comedian known for stage sketches, some of which were presented at the Marrakech du rire.
What does “j’ai cru voir un oiseau” mean?
It is an absurd excuse for a lapse of attention, funny because it is delivered with a completely serious tone.
How do I get the J'ai cru voir un oiseau meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “J'ai cru voir un oiseau” 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 J'ai cru voir un oiseau card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
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