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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Le parasol de tournepluie” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 984 of the collection, and the 913th best-known meme of its 977 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Le parasol de tournepluie” meme mean?
This meme highlights linguistic absurdity and situational irony. By replacing the "umbrella" (rain protection) with a "parasol" (sun protection), it creates an incongruous image: protecting oneself from rain with the wrong object. It evokes laughter at logical errors or ironic mismatches between weather conditions and tools. The humor lies in the visual and auditory mismatch of using sun gear in the rain.
Where does the “Le parasol de tournepluie” meme come from?
The exact origin of the specific viral video from 2019 remains unclear in accessible sources, though it is referenced on YouTube. The concept relies on a strong cultural reference: Professor Calculus, created by Hergé, appears in Seven Crystal Balls and Tintin in Tibet (note: source mentions On a marché sur la Lune). In these albums, the Thomson twins use an umbrella to protect themselves from Captain Haddock's spittle. The meme performs a semantic swap: transforming Calculus's umbrella into a "parasol." This inversion plays on the opposite functions of the two objects. The viral scene typically shows the twins in the rain with an open umbrella, without correcting the erroneous phrasing, creating immediate comedic dissonance.
How to use the “Le parasol de tournepluie” meme
- Use the term to mock a solution that is completely unsuitable for a given problem.
- Cite the phrase during discussions about language errors or common lexical confusions.
- Ironically illustrate a situation where someone brings the wrong tool for the weather.
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The “Le parasol de tournepluie” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 30/100 · #913 of 977 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @lolaa |
How to get the “Le parasol de tournepluie” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Le parasol de tournepluie 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 0.8%, 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 parasol de tournepluie mean?
It is a meme based on a humorous inversion of Professor Calculus's name and umbrella from Tintin. It swaps umbrella for parasol to create comedic absurdity.
Parasol de tournepluie origin?
The exact 2019 video source is hard to trace. The concept comes from Hergé's Tintin universe, specifically involving Professor Calculus and the Thomson twins.
Umbrella vs parasol calculus meme?
Calculus's umbrella is a real object in Hergé's comics. The "parasol de tournepluie" is a twist that swaps words to highlight the inadequacy of the object against rain.
How do I get the Le parasol de tournepluie meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Le parasol de tournepluie” 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 Le parasol de tournepluie card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: youtube.com · checked on October 5, 2026.
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