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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Le Willi Waller” is a legendary card of the Memes FR pack, number 1696 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 Willi Waller” meme mean?
The meme evokes the overly friendly voice of a teleshopping salesman who treats you like an old buddy before pitching a gadget nobody asked for. People use it to mock pushy promotions, pointless kitchen tools, shady deals, or just to start a conversation about food. The potato question, delivered in a thick Quebec accent, works as an absurd opener that instantly sets a silly mood. The dominant feeling is clumsy good humor, the kind of forced cheerfulness a salesman puts on.
Where does the “Le Willi Waller” meme come from?
The clip comes from Têtes à claques, a Quebec humor website launched on 16 August 2006 by former advertising man Michel Beaudet. It features short sketches in which the creator's filmed eyes and mouth are overlaid on sculpted figurines. In Le Willi Waller 2006, regular character Uncle Tom plays a teleshopping king presenting an invention meant to make peeling potatoes easier. The title character, Willi Waller, later got a figurine auctioned for the Sainte-Justine hospital, and the sketch also aired on television. Reposted on the channel's official YouTube account, the video spread well beyond Quebec, especially in France, where the potato line settled into everyday banter and edits. In 2026 a Maxi supermarket ad brought Uncle Tom back in an updated take called Le Maxi Waller.
- 16 August 2006Têtes à claques launches in Quebec.
- 2006The clip Le Willi Waller 2006 appears, with Uncle Tom as teleshopping salesman.
- 2026Uncle Tom returns in a Maxi ad nodding to the sketch.
How to use the “Le Willi Waller” meme
- Reply “Do you like to eat potatoes?” when a friend says they are cooking dinner.
- Comment on an ad for a ridiculous kitchen gadget using Uncle Tom's voice.
- Open with “Hey my friend!” before pitching a dubious idea to your group chat.
- Rewatch the clip whenever a family meal calls for peeling potatoes.
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The “Le Willi Waller” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1696 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3496 |
| Recycle value | 40 MemeCoins (120 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @flowm |
How to get the “Le Willi Waller” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Le Willi Waller comes out of the Memes FR pack as a legendary 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 40 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
What is Le Willi Waller?
It is a Quebec comedy clip from Têtes à claques in which Uncle Tom pitches a potato-peeling invention like a teleshopping host. It is a classic of Quebec online humor.
Who is Uncle Tom in Têtes à claques?
He is one of the site's best-known characters, an exuberant salesman who appears in many clips.
Where does the potato line come from?
It comes from the 2006 clip in which Uncle Tom asks a potential customer whether he likes eating potatoes.
Who created Têtes à claques?
Michel Beaudet, a former advertising professional from Quebec, launched the site on 16 August 2006.
How do I get the Le Willi Waller meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Le Willi Waller” is a legendary 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 Willi Waller card?
It is a Legendary card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipédia — Têtes à claques · YouTube — Le Willi Waller 2006, Têtes à claques · checked on October 18, 2026.
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