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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Autant de fils de Putte” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 1628 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3494 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Autant de fils de Putte” meme mean?
The sentence is a double-meaning slip. The town’s name, attached to “fils de”, sounds like a well-known swear expression, although the commentator was simply talking about the place. People quote the meme to point out a live blunder, an accidental pun or a major stumble in a speech. It is loved for its contrast: a seasoned journalist, known for his calm tone, trips over a place name. It is usually used with a smile and a self-mocking spirit, without malice.
Where does the “Autant de fils de Putte” meme come from?
Gérard Holtz, born in Paris on 8 December 1946, was a journalist and sports commentator for French public television, best known for his interviews around the Tour de France from 1985 to 2016. According to the card, the slip happened live during a cycling race crossing the town of Putte. While talking about the place, he uttered a sentence that sounds like an insult, which made viewers laugh. Excerpts circulated on video platforms under titles like “Fils de putte” or “Gérard has never seen so many…”, and the sequence remained a blooper-reel classic.
How to use the “Autant de fils de Putte” meme
- Quote the line when a host trips over a place name.
- Comment on an accidental slip that turned into a pun.
- Post the clip in a thread about the best TV blunders.
- Joke about a town name that invites confusion.
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The “Autant de fils de Putte” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3494 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @azafire |
How to get the “Autant de fils de Putte” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Autant de fils de Putte 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 ≤ 0.1%, 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
Who said “J’ai jamais vu autant de fils de Putte”?
It was Gérard Holtz, a French journalist and sports commentator, during a cycling race in the town of Putte.
Why is the phrase funny?
Because the town name Putte, joined to “fils de”, forms an expression that evokes an insult, produced unintentionally on live TV.
Who is Gérard Holtz?
Gérard Holtz is a French journalist and sports commentator born in 1946, long associated with the Tour de France on public television.
How do I get the Autant de fils de Putte meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Autant de fils de Putte” 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 Autant de fils de Putte card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipédia — Gérard Holtz · checked on October 18, 2026.
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