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La réplique culte de Johnny Hallyday, en 2002! (Banaf0501)In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Johnny’s hour and a quarter” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 2483 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 “Johnny’s hour and a quarter” meme mean?
The meme stands for flawless but utterly useless logic: a statement so obvious it says nothing more. The line is delivered with the seriousness of someone who has just made a deep analysis. People use it to comment on a delay, a mishap or a circular explanation such as “if we had scored more points, we would have won”. It also amuses because of Johnny Hallyday, an icon of French music, in the middle of physical effort.
Where does the “Johnny’s hour and a quarter” meme come from?
The line was spoken by Johnny Hallyday during his participation in the Dakar Rally in 2002. Questioned at the end of a stage, he says that if they had not lost an hour and a quarter, they would have been there an hour and a quarter earlier. The extract, taken from television reports, was re-uploaded on YouTube under several titles, including “La réplique culte de Johnny Hallyday”. Its strength comes from the tautology hidden in it, repeated with the utmost seriousness. It is now one of the most quoted examples of airtight yet empty reasoning.
How to use the “Johnny’s hour and a quarter” meme
- Comment on a friend’s late arrival with “if we had not lost an hour and a quarter…”.
- Caption a circular explanation given in a meeting.
- React to a sports result in a mock-analytical tone.
- Quote it when a trip drags on because of traffic.
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The “Johnny’s hour and a quarter” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 2483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3503 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @saucissoux |
How to get the “Johnny’s hour and a quarter” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Johnny’s hour and a quarter comes out of the Memes FR pack as a rare 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 10 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
Who said “On serait là depuis une heure et quart”?
Johnny Hallyday, during the 2002 Dakar Rally.
What does the line mean?
It states the obvious: without the lost time, they would have arrived earlier. It is a comic tautology.
Why did it become a classic?
Johnny’s seriousness and the obviousness of the remark create a very funny contrast.
How do I get the Johnny’s hour and a quarter meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Johnny’s hour and a quarter” is a rare 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 Johnny’s hour and a quarter card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
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