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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Le mec qui voulait pillier un bar à matcha” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 3440 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3501 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Le mec qui voulait pillier un bar à matcha” meme mean?
The image captures the moment bravery gives way to financial realism. The individual, likely scared by the expensive drinks, abandons his criminal plan. This expresses the idea that poverty or fear of spending are better guards than law enforcement. It gently satirizes purchasing power and the absurdity of certain daily situations.
Where does the “Le mec qui voulait pillier un bar à matcha” meme come from?
The original video was circulated on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Paris, during protests against the cost of living. An Instagram account named Ulyces shared this sequence showing a masked man entering an establishment selling matcha. The manager interacted with him before he fled quickly. Marmiton reported a comment suggesting she asked what he came to steal. The comedic interpretation that he fled upon seeing the bill became the core of the viral phenomenon.
How to use the “Le mec qui voulait pillier un bar à matcha” meme
- Use this image when you suddenly refuse to buy something too expensive after seeing the price tag.
- Share it to gently mock someone who changes their mind abruptly due to financial constraints.
- Employ it in a work context to say you didn’t steal supplies because the cost was prohibitive.
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The “Le mec qui voulait pillier un bar à matcha” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 3440 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3501 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @adelie |
How to get the “Le mec qui voulait pillier un bar à matcha” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Le mec qui voulait pillier un bar à matcha 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 mec qui voulait pillier un bar à matcha” card
The “Le mec qui voulait pillier un bar à matcha” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 3,786). 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
Who is ulyces instagram?
Ulyces is the Instagram account that relayed the video of the failed matcha bar robbery. Their real identity is not publicly disclosed.
What does the guy wanting to rob a matcha bar mean?
It’s a meme from a 2026 Paris video where a man flees a cafe after a brief interaction with the owner. It symbolizes running away from high prices or shock.
Matcha bar robbery 2026 true or false?
The event is real: a video circulated during Parisian protests in October 2026. However, the comedic interpretation about prices remains an unverified internet legend.
How do I get the Le mec qui voulait pillier un bar à matcha meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Le mec qui voulait pillier un bar à matcha” 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 mec qui voulait pillier un bar à matcha card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: "Quoi vous n'avez pas du lait d'avoine ? Ha non, désolé" : un casseur fait le tour des réseaux sociaux en débarquant dans un bar à matcha · Pop up store guide - Sortiraparis.com · Mode à Paris en octobre 2026 : les expos, pop-up, boutiques et bons plans à ne pas manquer · checked on October 27, 2026.
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