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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Papa abou papa” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 3156 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3496 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Papa abou papa” meme mean?
This visual expresses the comedic terror of becoming a parent or being overwhelmed by family responsibilities. The image of threatening baby ogres serves as a metaphor for feeling suffocated or panicked about future domestic life. Users employ it to humorously dramatize their own or others' fears regarding family life.
Where does the “Papa abou papa” meme come from?
The visual origin comes from the animated film *Shrek the Third*, released in 2007. The specific scene shows Shrek, voiced in French by Alain Chabat, waking up in fright after dreaming that baby ogres identical to him were invading his dreams. Donkey and Puss in Boots also appear in this dream sequence. A YouTube video titled 'Shrek the Third: Nightmare on Future Parenthood (HD Clip)' was uploaded on September 18, 2021, featuring this segment. However, the exact platform and upload date that popularized the specific name 'Papa abou papa' remain unknown in available sources. The direct link between this phonetic expression and the scene is not clearly documented.
How to use the “Papa abou papa” meme
- Use the image to comment on a situation where someone is overwhelmed by household chores.
- Reply to a pregnancy announcement with humor to highlight the fear of the unknown parental role.
- Illustrate a message of distress when facing a project that is too ambitious or complex.
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The “Papa abou papa” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 3156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3496 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @boblard |
How to get the “Papa abou papa” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Papa abou papa 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 “Papa abou papa” card
The “Papa abou papa” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 5,294). 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 papa abou papa mean?
It refers to a scene in *Shrek the Third* where the main character has a nightmare about future parenthood, seeing baby ogres everywhere.
Papa abou papa meme origin?
The scene is from the 2007 film, but the precise origin of the text expression 'Papa abou papa' as a meme name is not publicly documented.
Who is papa abou papa?
It does not refer to a real person but to an expression associated with Shrek's dream in the animated movie, dubbed by Alain Chabat.
How do I get the Papa abou papa meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Papa abou papa” 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 Papa abou papa card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Shrek’s Baby Ogre Nightmare | Shrek the Third · Shrek's BABY Nightmare! 🍼 | Shrek The Third | Together Time · “Anyme devient invisible” meme: origin and common card · checked on October 21, 2026.
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