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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “The PDC Palmashow” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 2639 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3507 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “The PDC Palmashow” meme mean?
The PDC puts an official-sounding name on a feeling every swimmer knows: the uncomfortable moment of walking into cold water and hesitating to go further. The acronym is funny because it treats that discomfort like a technical step in a rescue manual. People use it at the edge of a pool, a chilly sea or a lake to laugh off hesitation, or to tease a friend who will not dive in.
Where does the “The PDC Palmashow” meme come from?
According to the card, the PDC is a reference to “Les Sauveteurs”, a sketch by Palmashow, the comedy duo of Grégoire Ludig and David Marsais. The sketch comes from “La Folle Soirée du Palmashow 2”, broadcast on the French channel D8. It deals with how hard it is to enter cold water, which the acronym names with the gravity of professional jargon. The phrase then spread as a quotable line among fans of the duo.
How to use the “The PDC Palmashow” meme
- Announce “the PDC” as you step into a chilly sea.
- Tease a hesitant friend at the edge of the pool.
- Caption a photo of a swim in freezing water.
- Drop the acronym to show fellow fans you know the sketch.
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The “The PDC Palmashow” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 2639 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3507 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @icenouna |
How to get the “The PDC Palmashow” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; The PDC Palmashow 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 reprints of the “The PDC Palmashow” card
The “The PDC Palmashow” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 2,784) and Epic (No. 4,816). 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 is the PDC?
It is a Palmashow comic acronym naming the painful moment of wading into cold water.
Where does the PDC come from?
It comes from the sketch “Les Sauveteurs” by Palmashow, taken from “La Folle Soirée du Palmashow 2” on D8.
Who are Palmashow?
They are a French comedy duo, Grégoire Ludig and David Marsais, known for online and TV sketches.
How do I get the The PDC Palmashow meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “The PDC Palmashow” 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 The PDC Palmashow card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Palmashow — Les sauveteurs (YouTube) · Wikipédia — Palmashow · checked on October 18, 2026.
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