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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Le gras, c'est la vie !” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 4579 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3515 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Le gras, c'est la vie !” meme mean?
The line is used to playfully justify an indulgent food choice seen as unreasonable, such as a second helping or the richest item on the table. Quoting it lets someone claim the immediate pleasure of eating over any dietary restraint, with a light, comic tone that defuses guilt instead of taking the craving too seriously.
Where does the “Le gras, c'est la vie !” meme come from?
The line comes from Kaamelott, a French television series created and written by Alexandre Astier and broadcast on a major French channel in the 2000s. It is spoken by Karadoc, a Knight of the Round Table known for his gluttony and lack of refinement, played by actor Jean-Christophe Hembert. The character defends his love of food against the other knights’ remarks with comic confidence, and the line outlived the episode itself to become a widely quoted way of excusing any food indulgence with a smile.
How to use the “Le gras, c'est la vie !” meme
- Quote the line while taking a second helping of a rich dish.
- Use it to justify an extra dessert after a meal.
- Bring it up jokingly when abandoning a diet too soon.
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The “Le gras, c'est la vie !” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 4579 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3515 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @elgreco |
How to get the “Le gras, c'est la vie !” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Le gras, c'est la vie ! comes out of the Memes FR pack as a rare 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 10 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
Where does the line “the fat is the life” come from?
It comes from the French series Kaamelott, where the knight Karadoc says it to justify his love of rich food without guilt.
Who says this line in Kaamelott?
It’s the character Karadoc, played by actor Jean-Christophe Hembert, a knight known for his love of food.
Who created Kaamelott?
The series was created and written by Alexandre Astier, who also plays King Arthur in it.
Why did this line become so quotable?
Because it sums up, with humour, a universal attitude: claiming the pleasure of eating without guilt, which made it an easy everyday catchphrase.
How do I get the Le gras, c'est la vie ! meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Le gras, c'est la vie !” is a rare 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 gras, c'est la vie ! card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Kaamelott/Karadoc - Wikiquote · checked on October 30, 2026.
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