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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Mais c’était pour te faire plaisir” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 3789 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3503 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Mais c’était pour te faire plaisir” meme mean?
The phrase defuses a situation where a displayed good intention poorly covers up a botched result or a clumsy move. It's used as a caption for an action that goes wrong despite good intentions, or to tease someone who justifies a mistake by claiming it was meant to please the other person, creating a comedic gap between intent and outcome.
Where does the “Mais c’était pour te faire plaisir” meme come from?
The phrase belongs to the register of everyday ready-made excuses, the kind people pull out after giving a failed gift, pulling off a surprise that falls flat, or taking an initiative that lands badly. Its use as a meme comes from the viral spread of this type of line in videos or everyday exchanges, where the justification « it was to make you happy » itself becomes the joke rather than a real excuse.
How to use the “Mais c’était pour te faire plaisir” meme
- He repainted the wall neon pink, but it was to make you happy he said.
- She cancelled the appointment for him, but it was to make you happy, obviously.
- Every time a surprise goes wrong, someone pulls out but it was to make you happy.
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The “Mais c’était pour te faire plaisir” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 3789 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3503 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @yoyolasticot |
How to get the “Mais c’était pour te faire plaisir” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Mais c’était pour te faire plaisir comes out of the Memes FR pack as an epic 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 20 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 but it was to make you happy mean?
It's an ironic excuse used when a displayed good intention covers up a botched or clumsy result.
Where does this meme come from?
From the viral spread of an everyday line, dropped after a gesture lands badly despite good intentions.
How is this meme used?
As a caption for an action that goes wrong despite good intentions, or to tease someone who justifies it that way.
How do I get the Mais c’était pour te faire plaisir meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Mais c’était pour te faire plaisir” is an epic 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 Mais c’était pour te faire plaisir card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipédia — Mème Internet · checked on October 30, 2026.
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