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“On est pas des petits mecs” meme: meaning, origin and common card

“On est pas des petits mecs” is a French boast, “we’re not small fry”, turned into a meme to claim toughness, seriousness or readiness to take risks.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “On est pas des petits mecs” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 3730 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3503 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “On est pas des petits mecs” meme mean?

The line announces that the group plays in the big league. It comes before a challenge, an ambitious night out, a slightly crazy bet or a meal you plan to finish to the last crumb. Delivered in a deep voice it sounds like a gang of tough guys; delivered with a grin it mocks exactly that pose. The meme therefore has two readings, sincere encouragement and self-mockery, depending on the situation and the speaker’s smile.

Where does the “On est pas des petits mecs” meme come from?

A YouTube search returns Ludus Magnatus episodes whose titles reuse the expression, such as “ON EST PAS DES PETITS MECS (mais y a des morts) !” and “ON PRENDS des RISQUES... ON EST PAS DES PETITS MECS !”. They show the phrase used proudly, mixed with risk-taking and humor. It then travels as a caption on photos of friends and as a reply to a dare thrown into a chat.

How to use the “On est pas des petits mecs” meme

  • Before ordering a cheese platter for six: “On est pas des petits mecs”.
  • Answering a dare thrown into the group chat.
  • Pinned to a group shot of friends in sportswear.

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The “On est pas des petits mecs” card in MyMemeCards

On est pas des petits mecs card
NumberNo. 3730
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #753 of 3503
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Suggested by@yoyolasticot
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 3,503 cards
  • Common1,48242%
  • Rare1,17634%
  • Epic66919%
  • Legendary1133.2%
  • Mythic411.2%
  • Full Art220.6%

How to get the “On est pas des petits mecs” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; On est pas des petits mecs 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 “On est pas des petits mecs” card

The “On est pas des petits mecs” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 3,803). 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 does On est pas des petits mecs mean?

A way of presenting yourselves as tough or ready for a challenge.

Where does it come from?

It shows up notably in episode titles of the series Ludus Magnatus on YouTube.

Is it serious?

Depending on tone: sincere encouragement or a pose mocked with humor.

How do I get the On est pas des petits mecs meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “On est pas des petits mecs” 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 On est pas des petits mecs card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: YouTube : recherche « on est pas des petits mecs » · checked on October 29, 2026.

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