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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “J'ai trois doctorats” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 4534 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3513 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “J'ai trois doctorats” meme mean?
The phrase mocks someone who insistently flaunts their degrees or titles, especially once their seriousness gets called into question. It's used on someone piling up impressive references to their background to assert authority, particularly when those references later turn out to be exaggerated or disputed.
Where does the “J'ai trois doctorats” meme come from?
Idriss Aberkane is a French public speaker and essayist known for talks on neuroscience and the knowledge economy, who long presented holding three doctorates as proof of his expertise. This claim was heavily disputed by several academics and journalists, who raised plagiarism accusations concerning part of his academic work, casting doubt on the actual validity of some of these titles. The controversy, widely covered in French media, turned the phrase "I have three doctorates" into an ironic formula pointing at excessive self-promotion backed by disputed credentials.
How to use the “J'ai trois doctorats” meme
- Someone insistently flaunts their degrees in a discussion, so you jokingly reply: "I have three doctorates."
- A colleague brags about their expertise without really proving it: "Total I-have-three-doctorates energy."
- Facing an academic claim that sounds too good to be true, someone comments: "This smells like three doctorates."
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The “J'ai trois doctorats” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 4534 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3513 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @bolobals |
How to get the “J'ai trois doctorats” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; J'ai trois doctorats 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 ≤ 0.1%, 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 does "I have three doctorates" refer to?
It refers to Idriss Aberkane, a French public speaker who long claimed three doctorates, credentials later challenged by plagiarism accusations.
Why did this phrase become a meme?
Because the controversy around his degrees, widely covered in the media, turned this claim into a symbol of academic self-promotion caught out.
What exactly was Idriss Aberkane accused of?
Academics and journalists raised plagiarism accusations concerning part of his academic work, casting doubt on the validity of some of his titles.
How do I get the J'ai trois doctorats meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “J'ai trois doctorats” 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 J'ai trois doctorats card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Idriss Aberkane — Wikipédia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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