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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Jonathan” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 5545 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 “Jonathan” meme mean?
The answer is not an actual yellow object. The joke turns the French words “jaune attend” into the name Jonathan, creating a deliberately silly mismatch between the question and its answer. People repeat the setup and punchline to tell a childish, absurd joke or to refer to the viral clip that made it widely recognizable.
Where does the “Jonathan” meme come from?
The meme comes from a video of Adrien, an eight-year-old boy, telling the joke to his older cousin while facing the camera. His cousin Baptiste filmed the moment beside a football pitch during half-time. The clip first appeared on Instagram and was later uploaded to YouTube on July 4, 2017. Available sources do not reliably identify the original Instagram account or establish that the scene was created for a TV show. The clip spread widely, and an associated tweet passed 100,000 shares. Adrien later appeared on *Quotidien*, where he received a “Q d’Or” for joke of the year 2017. According to his family, the joke was originally told for fun among relatives and friends.
- July 4, 2017The video is uploaded to YouTube after first appearing on Instagram.
- 2017Adrien appears on *Quotidien* and receives a “Q d’Or” for joke of the year.
How to use the “Jonathan” meme
- Tell the joke at a gathering, pausing before the punchline “Jonathan.”
- Answer “Jonathan” when someone asks what is yellow and waiting.
- Bring up the viral clip when describing a silly, childlike joke.
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The “Jonathan” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 5545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3493 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @xlycxris |
How to get the “Jonathan” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Jonathan 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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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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
What does the Jonathan joke mean?
It is a French pun: “jaune attend” means “yellow waits” and sounds like the name Jonathan. The punchline is intentionally nonsensical, rather than a description of a yellow object.
Where did the Jonathan meme come from?
It came from a video of Adrien telling the joke to his older cousin during half-time beside a football pitch. The clip appeared on Instagram before being uploaded to YouTube.
Who is the boy in the Jonathan video?
The boy is Adrien, who was eight when the scene was filmed. His cousin Baptiste recorded the video.
How do you tell the Jonathan joke?
Ask, “What’s yellow and waiting?” and answer, “Jonathan.” The punchline works through the sound of the French phrase “jaune attend.”
How do I get the Jonathan meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Jonathan” 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 Jonathan card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: QU'EST CE QUI EST JAUNE ET QUI ATTEND ? Jonathan ! Video Compléte · VIDÉO: «Qu'est ce qui est jaune et qui attend?»: la blague ... · "Qu'est-ce qui est jaune et qui attend ?" : un enfant devient ... · checked on November 5, 2026.
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