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“Martine, c’est bibou” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

“Martine, c’est bibou” is a catchphrase tied to French comedian Julien Santini, who, according to the card, re-enacts the sketch that wore out his colleague to the point of burn out.

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Martine, c’est bibou meme
The “Martine, c’est bibou” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Martine, c’est bibou” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 2832 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 “Martine, c’est bibou” meme mean?

The line captures a joke that turns into an obsession: repeated endlessly, it drives the listener up the wall. People quote it to point out a gag that went on too long, or to tease a colleague, friend or relative who can no longer stand a running joke. The humor comes from the childlike silliness of the sentence set against such a heavy outcome. The mood is absurd, awkward and giggly.

Where does the “Martine, c’est bibou” meme come from?

Julien Santini is a French stand-up comedian known for sketches featuring Bibou, an imaginary friend, and for appearances at comedy festivals. According to the card, he re-enacts here the sketch that supposedly caused a colleague’s burn out, built around the line “Martine, c’est bibou.” Lifted out of that story, the phrase became a knowing wink for fans of his universe, then a quote shared in comments and chats.

How to use the “Martine, c’est bibou” meme

  • Drop it to end a running gag that lasted far too long.
  • Answer a coworker who keeps repeating the same joke.
  • Caption a stage clip that turns nonsensical through sheer repetition.

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The “Martine, c’est bibou” card in MyMemeCards

Martine, c'est bibou card
NumberNo. 2832
RarityRare
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #753 of 3496
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Suggested by@cecethelight
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 3,496 cards
  • Common1,47842%
  • Rare1,17434%
  • Epic66819%
  • Legendary1133.2%
  • Mythic411.2%
  • Full Art220.6%

How to get the “Martine, c’est bibou” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Martine, c’est bibou comes out of the Memes FR pack as a rare 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 10 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 Martine, c’est bibou?

A catchphrase linked to a Julien Santini sketch that, per the card, he re-enacts as the one that burned out his colleague.

Who is Julien Santini?

A French comedian known for his shows, festival sets and an imaginary-friend character named Bibou.

When do you use it?

To joke about a gag repeated until it becomes absurd.

How do I get the Martine, c’est bibou meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Martine, c’est bibou” is a rare 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 Martine, c’est bibou card?

It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

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