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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Jour ! Nuit !” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 1125 of the collection, and the 758th 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 “Jour ! Nuit !” meme mean?
This meme captures innocent wonder and childish excitement over something mundane to us but magical to the character. It expresses pure joy at a discovery, often used ironically to describe a disproportionate reaction to an obvious fact or basic feature. The light/dark alternation here symbolizes immediate mastery of power, turning a daily gesture into a moment of comic astonishment.
Where does the “Jour ! Nuit !” meme come from?
The scene comes from the French cult film *The Visitors*, directed by Jean-Marie Poiré and released in 1993. It stars Jacquouille la Fripouille, a medieval knight transported to modern France. Played by Christian Clavier, the character discovers electricity at Béatrice’s house. Fascinated by the wall switch, he presses it repeatedly exclaiming “Jour ! Nuit !”. This sequence, taken directly from the movie and not a TV show, went viral online. A YouTube video featuring this clip was published on November 28, 2017, aiding its widespread distribution, though the exact date of its meme rise remains hard to pinpoint precisely.
- 1993Release of the film The Visitors containing the original switch scene.
How to use the “Jour ! Nuit !” meme
- Share this image when discovering a new tech feature considered revolutionary yet elementary.
- Comment on a video where someone compulsively manipulates a light object or switch with excessive enthusiasm.
- Illustrate a naive reaction of wonder towards a mundane daily situation seen in a new light.
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The “Jour ! Nuit !” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1125 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #758 of 977 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @chiracsama |
How to get the “Jour ! Nuit !” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Jour ! Nuit ! 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.
Open your free pack
5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
Free · no account needed
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
What does jour nuit meme mean?
It represents innocent wonder at a simple discovery. The phrase highlights the naive joy of mastering basic technology.
Who is Jacquouille the visitors?
Jacquouille is a character played by Christian Clavier. He is a medieval knight lost in time who marvels at modern objects.
Jour nuit meme origin?
The meme comes from the French film The Visitors released in 1993. The scene shows Jacquouille discovering the electric switch for the first time.
How do I get the Jour ! Nuit ! meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Jour ! Nuit !” 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 Jour ! Nuit ! card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Les Visiteurs Et on lui pèlera le jonc comme au bailli du Limousin · Les Visiteurs: Top 10 des répliques cultes ! · Les Visiteurs / YMMV - TV Tropes · checked on October 8, 2026.
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