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“I'll slap you between the eyes” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

This cult line from Maria Bodin is a comedic threat toward her son Christian.

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The “I'll slap you between the eyes” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “I'll slap you between the eyes” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 3425 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3501 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “I'll slap you between the eyes” meme mean?

The meaning relies on humorous exaggeration: hitting someone so hard they temporarily faint into darkness. It is an exaggerated way to express anger or the intent to punish severely without actual harmful intent.

Where does the “I'll slap you between the eyes” meme come from?

The quote is attributed to Maria Bodin, played by Vincent Dubois, addressing her son Christian, played by Jean-Christian Fraiscinet. Sources cite a variant: 'I'm going to slap one on you, you'll wonder who turned out the light.' Its precise origin (video or show) remains unknown. A page archived it since June 7, 2017, without verifiable audiovisual context. Although the shows Bienvenue chez les Bodin’s are listed in 2022 on Prime Video and Canal+, no source explicitly links this phrase to that performance.

  1. 2017A webpage archives the quote since June 7, 2017, without providing verifiable audiovisual context.

How to use the “I'll slap you between the eyes” meme

  • Use this expression to jokingly threaten a friend who laughs too loudly during a game night.
  • Quote the line to exaggerate frustration over a minor mischief committed by a loved one.
  • Cite the reply to illustrate a theatrical anger that is completely devoid of real danger.

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The “I'll slap you between the eyes” card in MyMemeCards

J't'en colle une entre les yeux, tu vas te demander qui a éteint la lumière card
NumberNo. 3425
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #753 of 3501
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Suggested by@azafire
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 3,501 cards
  • Common1,48142%
  • Rare1,17634%
  • Epic66819%
  • Legendary1133.2%
  • Mythic411.2%
  • Full Art220.6%

How to get the “I'll slap you between the eyes” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; I'll slap you between the eyes 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 says I'll slap you between the eyes?

This phrase is attributed to the character Maria Bodin, played by Vincent Dubois, addressing her son Christian.

What is the origin of the Bodin's cult phrase?

The exact origin of the video clip or show is not identified with certainty by consulted sources.

What does I'll wonder who turned off the light mean?

It is a comedic hyperbole suggesting a hit will be so violent the victim loses consciousness temporarily.

How do I get the I'll slap you between the eyes meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “I'll slap you between the eyes” 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 I'll slap you between the eyes card?

It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: [26 Phrases Cultes] de Maria Bodin - Répliques et Citations · Bienvenue chez les Bodin's · Maria Bodin – La Rurale – Phrase Culte – Films | Séries | Drôles · checked on October 26, 2026.

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