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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Carry something heavy” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 5392 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3501 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Carry something heavy” meme mean?
The meme mocks a lazy, sexist argument. The line is spoken by a character designed to be ridiculous, which allows people to quote it at arm’s length, as a caricature. It is used to mock a poor excuse, a fake common-sense argument or barstool reasoning, with a smile signaling that the phrase belongs to the character.
Where does the “Carry something heavy” meme come from?
The first film, OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies, directed by Michel Hazanavicius, came out in 2006: it turns the agent into a proud hero full of prejudices, and the film aims precisely at making fun of those prejudices. The exact film the quote comes from could not be confirmed in the sources read. The line has become one of the most shared of the franchise.
- 2006OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies is released in theaters.
How to use the “Carry something heavy” meme
- Quote the line ironically against a dubious common-sense argument.
- Post it in reply to a colleague dodging a fairness topic.
- Use it to mock barstool reasoning.
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The “Carry something heavy” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 5392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3501 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @elgreco |
How to get the “Carry something heavy” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Carry something heavy 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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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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 “We’ll talk about it again when something heavy needs carrying” come from?
From OSS 117, where the character Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath makes this remark about gender equality.
Is the OSS 117 meme serious?
No: the character is written to be ridiculous, and the comedy targets his prejudices, not the audience.
Who directed OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies?
Michel Hazanavicius, released in 2006.
How do I get the Carry something heavy meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Carry something heavy” 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 Carry something heavy card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: OSS 117 : Le Caire, nid d’espions (Wikipédia) · checked on November 1, 2026.
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