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OSS 117 - Rio ne repond plus - Je connais cette théorie (Vincent)In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Je connais cette théorie” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 2660 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 “Je connais cette théorie” meme mean?
The phrase sums up someone who does not want to hear a truth and demotes it to a mere “theory”, as if he already knew it and had already dismissed it. The tone is quiet confidence: no anger, just a condescending raised eyebrow. People use it to answer a fact that contradicts their beliefs, to tease a self-assured person who never changes his mind, or to fake expertise. The comedy comes from the gap between the displayed certainty and the character’s obvious ignorance.
Where does the “Je connais cette théorie” meme come from?
OSS 117 is a fictional French secret agent, Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath, played by Jean Dujardin in Michel Hazanavicius’s films. The line comes from OSS 117: Rio ne répond plus (Lost in Rio), released in France and Belgium on 15 April 2009. The clip circulates online under titles such as “Tous les Allemands ne sont pas nazis”, where the hero answers with a hesitant “ouais, je… je connais cette théorie”. The scene is regularly listed among the film’s cult lines. The character’s confidence in the face of things beyond him is a running comic engine of the series, and the clip has since been cut into short videos, captions and reaction replies used well beyond the films’ fans.
How to use the “Je connais cette théorie” meme
- Reply “je connais cette théorie” to a friend who drops an inconvenient fact in a debate.
- Caption a screenshot of a politician or expert brushing off the obvious.
- React with the meme to an article link that contradicts your view.
- Fake scholarship when you have just learned something new.
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The “Je connais cette théorie” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 2660 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3493 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @fbvn |
How to get the “Je connais cette théorie” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Je connais cette théorie 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 “Je connais cette théorie” come from?
It is spoken by OSS 117, played by Jean Dujardin, in OSS 117: Rio ne répond plus, directed by Michel Hazanavicius and released on 15 April 2009.
Who is OSS 117?
OSS 117 is a fictional French secret agent, Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath, hero of a series of parody films starring Jean Dujardin.
What does the meme mean?
It is used to dismiss, with mocking confidence, information one does not want to accept.
In which scene is the line spoken?
It is often tied to the clip known as “Tous les Allemands ne sont pas nazis”, in OSS 117: Rio ne répond plus.
How do I get the Je connais cette théorie meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Je connais cette théorie” 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 Je connais cette théorie card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: OSS 117 : Rio ne répond plus — Wikipédia · checked on October 18, 2026.
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