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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Mercurochrome, heroes' bandage” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 1779 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3498 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Mercurochrome, heroes' bandage” meme mean?
The meme evokes an ad you know by heart without having chosen to. Use it for a tune or slogan that won't leave your head, for repetition that ends up annoying, or for childhood nostalgia in front of the TV. It also suits a memory of a small scrape fixed with a plaster. The tone is fond: the spot is called both legendary and unbearable because of its double airing.
Where does the “Mercurochrome, heroes' bandage” meme come from?
Archive channels date the commercial to 1998 and list it as “Mercurochrome (Le Pansement des héros)”. The spot promotes plasters for children with a sung jingle that, according to the card, always ran twice in a row so it would lodge in viewers' minds. That technique marked a generation of kids, and the line was reused in parodies posted online. Today the ad circulates in compilations of 1990s commercials and in memories shared by people who saw it.
How to use the “Mercurochrome, heroes' bandage” meme
- Hum the slogan when a kid gets a small scrape.
- Comment on a compilation of 1990s ads.
- Illustrate a song stuck in your head all day.
- Share a childhood TV memory.
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The “Mercurochrome, heroes' bandage” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1779 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3498 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @grimshal |
How to get the “Mercurochrome, heroes' bandage” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Mercurochrome, heroes' bandage 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 “Mercurochrome, heroes' bandage” card
The “Mercurochrome, heroes' bandage” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 3,840). 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 the Mercurochrome heroes' bandage ad?
It is a French commercial from the late 1990s for Mercurochrome plasters. It stayed famous for its jingle.
Why is the ad called unbearable?
The card says it always aired twice in a row. That repetition drove the jingle into viewers' heads.
Can the ad still be found online?
Yes, several ad archive channels have posted it. Internet users have also parodied it.
How do I get the Mercurochrome, heroes' bandage meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Mercurochrome, heroes' bandage” 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 Mercurochrome, heroes' bandage 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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