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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Me? Paul” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 2840 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3495 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Me? Paul” meme mean?
The joke flips the expected roles: the tourist does not realize he is talking to one of the world's best-known rappers, and the star ends up questioning him instead. The line “Who are you?”, delivered with total innocence, captures the moment when someone barges into a conversation without knowing who they are addressing. People use it to point out a misunderstanding, a clumsy approach or a reply that bounces the question back to whoever asked it. The humor comes from the gap between global fame and the plain naivety of the scene.
Where does the “Me? Paul” meme come from?
The meme starts with a clip shot inside the Louvre Museum in Paris. A visitor speaks to Jay-Z, who has his back turned, and asks who he is. The rapper turns around and replies naively, “Who are you?”. The short, easy-to-replay sequence spread widely online under many titles and in many languages. Jay-Z, born Shawn Corey Carter, is an American rapper, businessman and record executive, often ranked among the greatest names in hip-hop, which gives the scene its punch. The name “Me Paul” reflects how French-speaking users adopted the exchange as their own meme.
How to use the “Me? Paul” meme
- Reply “Who are you?” to someone who jumps into a chat without introducing themselves.
- Caption a photo of a botched run-in with a famous person.
- Tease a fan who approaches a star without recognizing them.
- Throw the question back at whoever just asked it, with a straight face.
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The “Me? Paul” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 2840 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3495 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @ducegreco |
How to get the “Me? Paul” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Me? Paul 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
Where does the “Me Paul” meme come from?
It comes from a viral video filmed at the Louvre in Paris, in which a tourist calls out to Jay-Z. The rapper turns and answers “Who are you?”.
Who is the person being approached in the video?
He is American rapper Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Corey Carter. The tourist does not appear to know who he is talking to.
What does “Who are you?” mean in this meme?
It is a naive way of throwing the question back at the person who asked it. It is used playfully to show confusion or to tease.
How do I get the Me? Paul meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Me? Paul” 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 Me? Paul card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipedia — Jay-Z · checked on October 18, 2026.
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