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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Las Ketchup de Georges-Alain” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 2147 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 “Las Ketchup de Georges-Alain” meme mean?
The meme stands for the ultimate botched performance: a contestant clinging to a summer hit and not quite landing it in front of millions of viewers. It mixes embarrassment with affection: people laugh, yet remember it as legendary television. Use it for a karaoke song massacred beyond repair, a wobbly presentation, or any brave performance that slips live. It is rarely cruel, more a nostalgic nod to the Star Ac years.
Where does the “Las Ketchup de Georges-Alain” meme come from?
Georges-Alain Jones, from Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, was a contestant on the second season of Star Academy, aired on TF1 from 31 August to 21 December 2002. According to Wikipedia, he reached the semi-final stage and was eliminated on 7 December 2002. In the prime of 23 November 2002, a medley included “Aserejé”, the Las Ketchup hit, sung by Nolwenn, Emma, Houcine and Georges-Alain among others. His turn, broadcast live, has been rewatched widely: clips on YouTube such as “Georges-Alain – Las Ketchup (Star Academy 2)” kept the scene alive. The meme grew around that shared memory, regularly pulled out for cult TV nights, edits and nostalgic comments.
- 31 August 2002Season two of Star Academy starts on TF1.
- 23 November 2002A prime includes a medley with Las Ketchup’s “Aserejé”, sung by Georges-Alain among others.
- 7 December 2002Georges-Alain is eliminated in the boys’ semi-final.
- 21 December 2002The season ends.
How to use the “Las Ketchup de Georges-Alain” meme
- Call a karaoke song butchered beyond repair a “Las Ketchup de Georges-Alain”.
- Share the clip during a night of cult reality-TV moments.
- Comment on a wobbly live performance with a Star Ac reference.
- Recall teenage years in front of TF1 primes.
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The “Las Ketchup de Georges-Alain” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 2147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3493 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @tacctaccc |
How to get the “Las Ketchup de Georges-Alain” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Las Ketchup de Georges-Alain 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
What is “Las Ketchup de Georges-Alain”?
It is Georges-Alain’s performance of Las Ketchup’s “Aserejé” during a Star Academy 2 prime on TF1 in 2002. The moment became famous.
Who is Georges-Alain from Star Ac?
Georges-Alain Jones, a contestant on the second season of Star Academy, from Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, eliminated in the semi-final on 7 December 2002.
When did the performance happen?
According to Wikipedia, the medley with “Aserejé” was in the prime of 23 November 2002.
How do I get the Las Ketchup de Georges-Alain meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Las Ketchup de Georges-Alain” 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 Las Ketchup de Georges-Alain card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipédia — Star Academy 2 · checked on October 18, 2026.
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