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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “L’homme a toujours été un singe” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 4062 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3503 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “L’homme a toujours été un singe” meme mean?
Taken seriously, the phrase points to the scientific idea of kinship between humans and monkeys. Paired in meme form with footage of a vehicle speeding by, it works as a deliberate comic mismatch between an almost philosophical-sounding caption and content that, on the surface, has no direct link to it.
Where does the “L’homme a toujours été un singe” meme come from?
Monkeys are mammals of the order of primates, and science took several centuries to establish the close link between them and the human species, a fact that has always struck people because of the resemblance observed between the two. The meme reuses this idea of shared evolution in an assertive caption, “l’homme a toujours été un singe,” attached to a clip of a horse-drawn cart speeding along. The contrast between the apparent gravity of the phrase and the amusing banality of the image made the pairing a shared reference for its deliberate absurdity.
How to use the “L’homme a toujours été un singe” meme
- A user captions an odd video with “l’homme a toujours été un singe.”
- A commentator quotes the phrase to point out a comic mismatch between text and image.
- A fast, unexpected clip gets this line attached as a caption.
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The “L’homme a toujours été un singe” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 4062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3503 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @lybra_18 |
How to get the “L’homme a toujours été un singe” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; L’homme a toujours été un singe 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 ≤ 0.1%, 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
Where does the “l’homme a toujours été un singe” meme come from?
It comes from pairing a clip of a fast-moving horse-drawn cart with a caption about the kinship between humans and monkeys.
What does “l’homme a toujours été un singe” mean?
It refers to the scientific idea that the human species descends from primates.
Why did this phrase become a meme?
Because it creates a deliberate comic mismatch with a banal image, such as a fast vehicle, with no apparent link.
Are monkeys really related to humans?
Yes, science has established over centuries a close link between monkeys, mammals of the order of primates, and the human species.
How do I get the L’homme a toujours été un singe meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “L’homme a toujours été un singe” 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 L’homme a toujours été un singe card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Singe — Wikipédia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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