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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Je tape les gens pour vivre” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 2290 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 “Je tape les gens pour vivre” meme mean?
The line is funny because of its simplicity: an elite athlete describes his job like any desk worker would. It carries the calm confidence of someone with nothing to justify. People use it to answer “what do you do?” with swagger, to threaten a friend as a joke, or to stress someone’s unusual power. The effect comes from the contrast between the relaxed tone and the violence of what is being described.
Where does the “Je tape les gens pour vivre” meme come from?
Francis Ngannou was born on 5 September 1986 in Batié, Cameroon. Nicknamed “The Predator”, he made his UFC debut in December 2015. He lost a first heavyweight title bout to Stipe Miocic in January 2018, then knocked him out at UFC 260 on 27 March 2021 to take the belt. He defended it against Ciryl Gane in January 2022 and left the promotion in early 2023. He signed with the PFL in May 2023 while moving into boxing: a split-decision loss to Tyson Fury on 28 October 2023, then a knockout loss to Anthony Joshua on 8 March 2024. That career feeds the line, which spread through videos and social media captions.
- 27 March 2021Francis Ngannou knocks out Stipe Miocic at UFC 260 and becomes heavyweight world champion.
- 22 January 2022He retains the title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270.
- 28 October 2023In his boxing debut, he loses a split decision to Tyson Fury in Riyadh.
- 8 March 2024He is knocked out by Anthony Joshua in Riyadh.
How to use the “Je tape les gens pour vivre” meme
- Answer a question about your job with tough-guy energy.
- Caption a spectacular knockout clip.
- Joke when a coworker asks how you spend your days.
- Over-the-top threaten a friend who took the last slice of pizza.
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The “Je tape les gens pour vivre” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 2290 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3494 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @baban |
How to get the “Je tape les gens pour vivre” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Je tape les gens pour vivre 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 reprints of the “Je tape les gens pour vivre” card
The “Je tape les gens pour vivre” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 2,410) and Epic (No. 3,101). 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 is Francis Ngannou?
A Cameroon-born MMA fighter and boxer, born in 1986 and nicknamed “The Predator”. He was UFC heavyweight champion from 2021.
Why do people say “je tape les gens pour vivre”?
Because it sums up Ngannou’s job in a casual way that makes people smile: he fights for a living.
Did Ngannou box Tyson Fury?
Yes, on 28 October 2023 in Riyadh. He lost by split decision.
How do I get the Je tape les gens pour vivre meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Je tape les gens pour vivre” 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 tape les gens pour vivre card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipédia — Francis Ngannou · checked on October 18, 2026.
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