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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Je veux mes chaussures !” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 1048 of the collection, and the 567th best-known meme of its 977 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Je veux mes chaussures !” meme mean?
The line is used to ask for one precise thing and accept no detour: not a negotiation, a request stated as it is and repeated until it lands. It works because the obstinacy is complete and entirely without aggression, as if stating something obvious that should not need saying. It fits when someone holds on to an object, a time slot or a seat, and it is clear no explanation will make them let go.
Where does the “Je veux mes chaussures !” meme come from?
The Eighth Day, released in 1996, is Jaco Van Dormael’s film in which Harry, a sales trainer played by Daniel Auteuil, takes to the road with Georges, a young man with Down syndrome played by Pascal Duquenne. The two actors shared the Best Actor award at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival, which made the film a lasting success in France and Belgium. Georges says things without a filter, and that register is what the card’s line points to. The exact shop scene could not be confirmed from a written source while preparing this page: the quotation is given as the player reports it, with the film and the actor as the only verified anchors.
- 1996The Eighth Day is released; Daniel Auteuil and Pascal Duquenne share the Best Actor award at Cannes.
How to use the “Je veux mes chaussures !” meme
- Ask for one precise thing and refuse any substitute.
- Repeat a request the other person keeps sidestepping.
- Describe calm obstinacy, with no anger in it.
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The “Je veux mes chaussures !” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 58/100 · #567 of 977 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @olivier794 |
How to get the “Je veux mes chaussures !” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Je veux mes chaussures ! 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 0.8%, 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
Which film is the line from?
The card ties it to The Eighth Day (1996) by Jaco Van Dormael, with Daniel Auteuil and Pascal Duquenne.
Who plays georges?
Pascal Duquenne, who shared the 1996 Cannes Best Actor award with Daniel Auteuil.
Is the scene verified?
The film and the actor are; the shop scene itself could not be confirmed from a written source for this page.
How do I get the Je veux mes chaussures ! meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Je veux mes chaussures !” 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 veux mes chaussures ! card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipédia — Le Huitième Jour (film, 1996) · Festival de Cannes — Palmarès 1996 (prix d’interprétation masculine) · checked on October 5, 2026.
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