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“La mort ou la Tchitchi” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

“La mort ou la Tchitchi” is a humorous ultimatum phrase, popularized by the rapper Niro’s track with Kaaris.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 6 min read
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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “La mort ou la Tchitchi” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 1500 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 “La mort ou la Tchitchi” meme mean?

The phrase dramatizes a plain choice: it is death or Tchitchi, with no third way. It is thrown out to exaggerate a tiny stake, an all-or-nothing alternative or an irresistible craving. Among friends it settles a meal, an evening or an argument with a solemnity that makes people smile. At heart, it is a matter of life and death. The tone is cheeky, direct and very French in its emphasis.

Where does the “La mort ou la Tchitchi” meme come from?

Among the content bearing this title, the best known is “La Mort Ou TchiTchi”, a track by Niro featuring Kaaris, taken from the album Miraculé and released with a video on YouTube. Other videos reuse the phrase, including a clip named “La mort ou Tchitchi” and remixes, showing it traveled well beyond the song. The expression settled into conversations as a theatrical way to present a no-exit choice. The expression keeps its street humor.

How to use the “La mort ou la Tchitchi” meme

  • Throw out “la mort ou la Tchitchi” to choose between two dishes.
  • Use the phrase as a caption on a photo where you must pick an option.
  • Answer an indecisive friend by hugely dramatizing the stakes.
  • Send the meme when a group decision can only be settled by a coin toss.

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The “La mort ou la Tchitchi” card in MyMemeCards

La Mort ou la Tchitchi card
NumberNo. 1500
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #753 of 3493
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Suggested by@airvost
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 3,493 cards
  • Common1,47742%
  • Rare1,17234%
  • Epic66819%
  • Legendary1133.2%
  • Mythic411.2%
  • Full Art220.6%

How to get the “La mort ou la Tchitchi” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; La mort ou la Tchitchi 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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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 Mort Ou TchiTchi”?

The song is by Niro, with Kaaris as a guest. It comes from the album Miraculé.

What does “la mort ou la Tchitchi” mean?

It is a humorous ultimatum that presents a choice as a matter of life and death, for laughs.

Can it be used in everyday talk?

Yes, it exaggerates a simple dilemma among friends in a teasing tone.

How do I get the La mort ou la Tchitchi meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “La mort ou la Tchitchi” 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 mort ou la Tchitchi card?

It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: YouTube — Niro, La Mort Ou TchiTchi ft. Kaaris · checked on October 18, 2026.

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