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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Mes microbes” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 3479 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3507 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Mes microbes” meme mean?
The humor lies in the gross irony: a character presents a disability as an asset (“strong hand”) while using it for repulsive acts. In French, “Mes microbes!” transforms this absurdity into a sarcastic exclamation. It is used to label a situation, object, or person perceived as unclean, contaminated, or simply horrible. It humorously rejects what seems unsanitary, highlighting the contrast between pretended value and nauseating reality.
Where does the “Mes microbes” meme come from?
The scene comes from the parody film Scary Movie 2, released in 2001. It features Chris Elliott as Hanson, the butler of a haunted house. In this famous clip, Hanson uses his small deformed hand to manipulate food during a dinner. He ironically qualifies this appendage as his “strong hand,” while using it in a deliberately repulsive manner. The French version “Mes microbes!” appears to be a dubbed subtitle or local adaptation of this English line. Original online distribution platforms, exact viral dates, and the specific author of the French twist remain unknown. A Reddit discussion from August 16, 2021, shared the original scene with the English line, without documenting the specific origin of the French phrase.
How to use the “Mes microbes” meme
- Use this image to comment on a photo showing a dish prepared in dubious conditions.
- Employ it to ironically criticize an object you find particularly dirty or infected.
- Use this meme to humorously reject a suggestion deemed filthy or unacceptable.
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The “Mes microbes” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 3479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3507 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @tacctaccc |
How to get the “Mes microbes” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Mes microbes 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 “Mes microbes” card
The “Mes microbes” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 4,671). 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
Where does the Mes microbes meme come from?
It originates from the dinner scene in Scary Movie 2 (2001). Hanson the butler uses his deformed hand there, calling it his 'strong hand'.
What does Mes microbes mean?
It is a sarcastic exclamation from a French subtitle. It mocks hygiene, highlighting the contrast between a flattering title and a repulsive gesture.
Who is Hanson in Scary Movie 2?
Hanson is the butler played by Chris Elliott. He has a small deformed hand that he ironically calls his 'strong hand' during the dinner scene.
How do I get the Mes microbes meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Mes microbes” 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 Mes microbes card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Les véritables vertus des bactéries dans nos intestins · Microbiote intestinal : les selles de 10 000 petits Français à la loupe · Cartographier le microbiote des Français, y compris des plus jeunes · checked on October 27, 2026.
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