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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Oh … Une grosse fourmis.” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 5514 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 “Oh … Une grosse fourmis.” meme mean?
The line captures surprise at an unexpected discovery, paired with a confidently made mistake. It can be used when reacting to a notably large insect or an amusing misidentification. The joke comes from the gap between Obelix’s certainty and what he is actually looking at: a scarab, not an ant.
Where does the “Oh … Une grosse fourmis.” meme come from?
The line comes from the film Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra. In the scene described by the available source, Obelix, played by Gérard Depardieu, picks up an insect from the ground and calls it a big ant, although it is a scarab. The phrase is listed as a quotation from the film. The attested wording is “Oooh, une grosse fourmi,” rather than the spelling used in the card name. The available information does not establish the film’s release date or the scene’s precise place in the edit. It also does not show when, or on which platform, the line began circulating as a meme; the consulted page reports no video containing the quotation.
How to use the “Oh … Une grosse fourmis.” meme
- Spot a large insect at home and use the line to play up the surprise.
- Mistake one object or animal for another while sounding completely certain.
- React to an unexpected find that seems more impressive than it really is.
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The “Oh … Une grosse fourmis.” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 5514 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3493 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @musstang |
How to get the “Oh … Une grosse fourmis.” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Oh … Une grosse fourmis. 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.
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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 does “Oh … Une grosse fourmis” mean?
The line expresses surprise at an insect that seems to be a big ant. The joke is that Obelix misidentifies a scarab.
Who says “Oooh, une grosse fourmi”?
Obelix says it in Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra, where he is played by Gérard Depardieu. He speaks the line while picking up a scarab.
Where does the big ant line come from?
It comes from the film Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra. The available information does not establish when the line became a meme or where it circulated online.
Is it really an ant in the scene?
No. According to the scene description, Obelix mistakes a scarab for a big ant.
How do I get the Oh … Une grosse fourmis. meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Oh … Une grosse fourmis.” 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 Oh … Une grosse fourmis. card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Citation « Oooh, une grosse fourmi. » - Kaakook · Citations de Gérard Depardieu (acteur / actrice) - Kaakook · fourmi | Dictionnaire de l'Académie française | 6e édition · checked on November 4, 2026.
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