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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “La crise” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 3733 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 crise” meme mean?
The phrase is used to humorously justify a lack of money, a postponed purchase, or bad financial news, blaming a vague economic context rather than a specific personal situation. It also works as a ready-made response to any material disappointment, from a paycheck that falls short to a rising bill. People bring it up with a light shrug and a touch of fatalism, defusing an everyday annoyance by drowning it in a problem bigger than themselves.
Where does the “La crise” meme come from?
The phrase “la crise” became common in everyday French language following the major economic recessions that marked the 2000s and 2010s, in particular the 2007-2008 global financial crisis, which started in the United States before spreading to the world economy, then the debt crisis that hit several European countries in the following years. These events firmly established the word “crisis” as an immediate reference whenever money or economic hardship comes up, to the point that the phrase ended up being used jokingly, well beyond its precise economic meaning, to justify any everyday financial annoyance.
- 2007Start of the global financial crisis, beginning in the United States before spreading to the international economy.
How to use the “La crise” meme
- Justifying a tight budget: “Sorry, it's the crisis, I can't go out this weekend.”
- Facing a rising bill: “The crisis again, feels like it never stops.”
- Fatalistically reacting to bad financial news: “Well, there you go, the crisis, what can you do.”
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The “La crise” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 3733 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3511 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @marvin |
How to get the “La crise” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; La crise 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
Where does the phrase “la crise” come from?
It comes from the major economic recessions of the 2000s and 2010s, notably the 2007-2008 global financial crisis and the debt crisis that followed in Europe.
Why do people say “it's the crisis”?
The phrase is used to humorously justify a lack of money or financial disappointment, blaming a general economic context.
Why did this phrase become a meme?
Because it turned into a universal, fatalistic excuse, used jokingly for any everyday financial annoyance.
How do I get the La crise meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “La crise” 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 La crise card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Crise financière de 2007-2008 — Wikipédia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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