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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “« Le parmesan sur les pâtes au saumon »” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 883 of the collection, and the 863rd best-known meme of its 869 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “« Le parmesan sur les pâtes au saumon »” meme mean?
The image expresses intense discomfort mixed with comic disbelief. It highlights the rigidity of gastronomic codes, specifically the absolute prohibition of cheese on seafood in Italy. Beyond food, the format is used to react with dramatic exaggeration to any error deemed unforgivable by a picky person on a specific subject.
Where does the “« Le parmesan sur les pâtes au saumon »” meme come from?
The sequence comes from the French show 'La Bataille des Couples' on M6. We see Nicoló Ferrari, an Italian contestant, watching with astonishment his partner serving grated parmesan on salmon pasta. His face, frozen between incomprehension and indignation, became iconic immediately. The clip spread massively on TikTok and Twitter in 2021. The humor arises from the gap between the gravity of the reaction and the banality of the act for other cultures.
How to use the “« Le parmesan sur les pâtes au saumon »” meme
- React dramatically when seeing someone put sugar in salty coffee.
- Illustrate the shock of a purist facing a free adaptation of a classic work.
- Point out an obvious technical error ignored by novices in a specialized forum.
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The “« Le parmesan sur les pâtes au saumon »” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 12/100 · #863 of 869 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @sinj |
How to get the “« Le parmesan sur les pâtes au saumon »” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; « Le parmesan sur les pâtes au saumon » 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.
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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 0.8%, 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 Nicoló Ferrari?
He is an Italian contestant known for appearing on the French show 'La Bataille des Couples' on M6. His viral reaction propelled his fame far beyond reality TV.
Why is parmesan on fish forbidden in Italy?
According to strict Italian culinary tradition, cheese does not pair with seafood. This mix is considered a gastronomic blasphemy by many Italians.
Where can I find the original video?
The clip circulates mainly on social media like TikTok and Twitter. It originates from the show 'La Bataille des Couples' broadcast on the M6 channel.
How do I get the « Le parmesan sur les pâtes au saumon » meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “« Le parmesan sur les pâtes au saumon »” 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 parmesan sur les pâtes au saumon » card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Extrait de La Bataille des Couples (TikTok) · checked on October 5, 2026.
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