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Pierre Billon - La Bamba Triste (Antoon)In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “La Bamba Triste” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 1729 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3511 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “La Bamba Triste” meme mean?
The song pairs the lively beat of a bamba with a stubbornly gloomy mood, and that contrast is the charm. People quote it to say they feel a bit down while smiling, to go with a minor letdown, or to joke about an exaggerated bout of melancholy. The line “J’me sens définitivement comme une bamba triste” sticks in the head at once, which explains its lasting success.
Where does the “La Bamba Triste” meme come from?
La Bamba Triste is performed by Pierre Billon. It has existed on record since the 1980s, and it was on Dailymotion that it found a second life, shared by users won over by its originality. Several uploads, among them a music video, an INA Chansons upload and Pierre Billon’s appearance on Canal+’s Le Grand Journal, where he performs the song, kept its popularity going on YouTube. The journey from a record to a cult web track is a typical case of internet rediscovery.
How to use the “La Bamba Triste” meme
- Quote “comme une bamba triste” after a disappointing day.
- Play the song to tease someone’s gloomy mood.
- Share the clip with friends who already know the tune.
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The “La Bamba Triste” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3511 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @kadok |
How to get the “La Bamba Triste” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; La Bamba Triste 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 reprint of the “La Bamba Triste” card
The “La Bamba Triste” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 5,358). 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 sings La Bamba Triste?
Pierre Billon, who recorded it and performed it on TV on Le Grand Journal.
What does “comme une bamba triste” mean?
The singer compares his mood to a bamba, a joyful dance, turned melancholy.
Why did it go viral?
Its originality won over Dailymotion users before it spread to YouTube.
How do I get the La Bamba Triste meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “La Bamba Triste” 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 La Bamba Triste card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
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