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“Je m’appelle pas Latifa” meme: meaning, origin and common card

“Je m’appelle pas Latifa” (“My name isn’t Latifa”) is the line of a woman named Marie.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 7 min read
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The “Je m’appelle pas Latifa” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Je m’appelle pas Latifa” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 2246 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 m’appelle pas Latifa” meme mean?

The phrase sums up the annoyance of anyone called by the wrong name by people who should know better. The comedy lies in the mismatch: the real name is brushed aside with disarming ease, and she snaps. People fire it off to complain that a coworker keeps mangling their name, to mimic an over-the-top outburst, or to answer a friend who gets it wrong for the tenth time.

Where does the “Je m’appelle pas Latifa” meme come from?

According to the card, the scene shows a woman whose name is Marie but whom everyone around her calls Latifa, until she gets angry. The line broke away from its context and turned into a formula: it is the stock reply for anyone called by another name. It circulates mostly in comments and private messages, as a playful way of correcting a name slip.

How to use the “Je m’appelle pas Latifa” meme

  • Throw the line at a friend who uses your wrong name.
  • Reply in the comments to a video where someone gets a name wrong.
  • Mimic Marie’s anger when a waiter mangles your name.

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The “Je m’appelle pas Latifa” card in MyMemeCards

Je m’appelle pas Latifa card
NumberNo. 2246
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #753 of 3493
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Suggested by@mattprqt
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 3,493 cards
  • Common1,47742%
  • Rare1,17234%
  • Epic66819%
  • Legendary1133.2%
  • Mythic411.2%
  • Full Art220.6%

How to get the “Je m’appelle pas Latifa” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Je m’appelle pas Latifa 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.

The reprint of the “Je m’appelle pas Latifa” card

The “Je m’appelle pas Latifa” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 2,788). A reprint is the same meme printed again, with a number of its own and a higher rarity than its first printing, which was common. Its face reads “Reprinted card · Higher rarity”.

Every printing is dealt in the packs of the Memes FR pack, each at its own rarity: the higher it is, the rarer the card is to pull. Copies of the first printing already pulled stay as they are, and any printing counts toward completing a set.

MyMemeCards reprints a meme when it deserves more than the rarity of its first printing, such as a classic that became iconic after it came out: the reprint gives it a place among the most sought-after cards without taking anything from the players who already had it.

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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 gets angry in “Je m’appelle pas Latifa”?

A woman named Marie whom the people around her keep calling Latifa.

What does this meme mean?

It expresses annoyance at being called by the wrong name. It is mostly used as a joke.

When should you use it?

To correct a friend who gets your name wrong, or to mimic playful anger in a message.

How do I get the Je m’appelle pas Latifa meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Je m’appelle pas Latifa” 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 Je m’appelle pas Latifa card?

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

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