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Mais charbon de la chicha (Le chien meme)In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Charcoal for the hookah” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 2546 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3493 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Charcoal for the hookah” meme mean?
It is a classic mix-up. The older brother asked for one specific thing, charcoal made for a hookah, and got ordinary wood charcoal instead. His drawn-out “AH” mixes disappointment, disbelief and a bit of comedy. People post it when someone brings back the wrong item, orders the wrong thing, or helps in a way that misses the point.
Where does the “Charcoal for the hookah” meme come from?
The clip is remembered as a nugget of French Snapchat, meaning a short video filmed and shared on the app. It shows a young boy returning with a bag of wood charcoal while his older brother was waiting for charcoal for the chicha, the French word for a hookah. No exact date or creator could be verified here, so only the scene and its closing line are certain. It spread as a sound and as a reaction clip because the situation feels so natural and the reaction is so instant.
How to use the “Charcoal for the hookah” meme
- Reply when someone returns with exactly the wrong product.
- Comment on a failed purchase with a disappointed “AH”.
- Tease a sibling or friend who misunderstood an order.
- Illustrate any simple miscommunication.
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The “Charcoal for the hookah” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 2546 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3493 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @tomfrd |
How to get the “Charcoal for the hookah” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Charcoal for the hookah 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 reprint of the “Charcoal for the hookah” card
The “Charcoal for the hookah” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 3,387). 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 “Mais charbon d'la chicha”?
It is a French Snapchat clip where a young boy brings barbecue charcoal to his older brother, who wanted charcoal for a hookah. The older brother answers with an exasperated “AH”.
What does chicha mean?
Chicha is the French slang word for a hookah, also called a shisha or narghile. The charcoal made for it is not the same as the charcoal used for grilling.
Who made the video?
No creator could be confirmed. The clip is described as a gem of French Snapchat.
How do I get the Charcoal for the hookah meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Charcoal for the hookah” 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 Charcoal for the hookah card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
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