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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “The Mickey Brothers” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 5377 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3511 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “The Mickey Brothers” meme mean?
The reference calls to mind an improvised painting session and the boss who addresses the pair as “the Mickey Brothers.” It is used to tease a duo or group trying their hand at art, or to describe a creation whose result seems abstract, clumsy, or unexpected. The joke comes from the gap between the artistic effort and the baffling appearance of the work.
Where does the “The Mickey Brothers” meme come from?
The scene comes from the French film The Three Brothers, released in 1995. Didier Bourdon and Bernard Campan play Didier and Bernard Latour, respectively. As the two characters paint in an improvised way, their boss, played by Bernard Farcy, calls them “the Mickey Brothers.” Farcy said the line was his and that he improvised it during filming. A YouTube clip titled “Extrait cultissime Les trois frères” was posted on August 17, 2013; further clips using the title or phrase appeared in 2014 and 2016. Netflix France posted a YouTube video titled “LES FRÈRES MICKEY !” on July 13, 2024. Available sources do not establish exactly when the phrase became a meme or identify one definitive post that sparked its spread.
- 1995The Three Brothers is released, starring Didier Bourdon and Bernard Campan.
- August 17, 2013A clip titled “Extrait cultissime Les trois frères” is posted on YouTube.
- 2014 and 2016More clips using the title or the line are published.
- July 13, 2024Netflix France posts a YouTube video titled “LES FRÈRES MICKEY !”
How to use the “The Mickey Brothers” meme
- Show two friends painting without a plan and caption the result “the Mickey Brothers.”
- Use the reference to comment on a quickly made abstract drawing.
- When a group proudly presents a baffling creation, use the phrase to highlight the comic mismatch.
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The “The Mickey Brothers” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 5377 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3511 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @chaz66450 |
How to get the “The Mickey Brothers” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; The Mickey Brothers 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 ≤ 0.1%, 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 does “the Mickey Brothers” mean?
The phrase refers to two characters in The Three Brothers who try their hand at painting. Online, it humorously describes people or artwork that seem abstract or awkward.
Where did the Mickey Brothers meme come from?
It comes from a scene in the 1995 film The Three Brothers. Bernard Farcy said he improvised the line while the scene was being filmed.
Who are the Mickey Brothers in the film?
They are Didier and Bernard Latour, played by Didier Bourdon and Bernard Campan. Their boss, played by Bernard Farcy, calls them that while they paint.
Where can I find the Mickey Brothers clip?
Clips have been posted on YouTube, including a Netflix France video published on July 13, 2024. Other posts using the title or line are also recorded for 2013, 2014, and 2016.
How do I get the The Mickey Brothers meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “The Mickey Brothers” 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 Mickey Brothers card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: LES FRÈRES MICKEY ! 🤪 #Les3Freres · Les trois frères - Vidéo Dailymotion · Les trois frères - piercings - Vidéo Dailymotion · checked on November 1, 2026.
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