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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Le dégradé de Mr Millot” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 2984 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3496 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Le dégradé de Mr Millot” meme mean?
This meme highlights the absurdity of sports commentary focusing on trivial aesthetics rather than gameplay. It captures the humorous improvisation of pundits who latch onto a single visual detail, creating a running gag through repetitive wordplay. The situation resonates as a relatable example of unexpected comedic distraction in professional broadcasting.
Where does the “Le dégradé de Mr Millot” meme come from?
The sequence originates from the coverage of the Lyon vs. Metz match played on November 5, 2023, aired on Prime Video. Pundits Smaïl Bouabdellah and Ludovic Obraniak were at the microphone. Before kickoff, Bouabdellah noted Millot looked like he had visited a barber recently, calling it a 'perfect fade.' Obraniak replied that it was indeed 'degraded' (a pun on the French term for undercut). This theme persisted, with references to a 'degraded situation' at the 88th minute and direct mentions of Mr. Millot's fade. The clip went viral due to this relentless, humorous fixation on his hairstyle.
- November 5, 2023Broadcast of the Lyon-Metz match featuring the viral commentary segments.
How to use the “Le dégradé de Mr Millot” meme
- Use this reference when describing an obsessive or misplaced focus on appearance in a professional setting.
- Share this meme to highlight spontaneous humor or awkward improvisation by commentators.
- Employ this clip to joke about situations where trivial details overshadow the main event.
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The “Le dégradé de Mr Millot” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 2984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3496 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @marvin |
How to get the “Le dégradé de Mr Millot” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Le dégradé de Mr Millot 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 “Le dégradé de Mr Millot” card
The “Le dégradé de Mr Millot” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 3,442). 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
What does the mr millot fade meme mean?
It refers to a series of jokes made by French pundits about referee Benoît Millot's haircut during a live football broadcast, using repetitive wordplay around the word 'fade.'
Who are smaïl bouabdellah and ludovic obraniak?
They are former French footballers turned sports commentators who regularly cover Ligue 1 matches for Prime Video.
Mr millot fade origin?
The sole source is the televised broadcast of the Lyon vs. Metz match on November 5, 2023, with no external creator identified.
Is the mr millot fade real?
Yes, it is a genuine incident captured during a professional football competition broadcast, not a staged video.
How do I get the Le dégradé de Mr Millot meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Le dégradé de Mr Millot” 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 Le dégradé de Mr Millot card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: La coupe de cheveux de l'arbitre Benoît Millot fait sensation lors du match Lyon-Metz · Foot : le dégradé de l'arbitre de Lyon-Metz moqué sur les réseaux ... · Football. « J'ai essayé de rester droit comme un I » : l'arbitre Bastien ... · checked on October 19, 2026.
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