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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Pardon ?” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 3979 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3502 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Pardon ?” meme mean?
“Pardon?” is what someone says while pretending not to have heard, giving the other person a chance to take it back. The image shows a head so still and impassive that it looks like a ten-minute pause. It conveys total disbelief, the silence that follows an inappropriate remark, or a polite refusal to answer. The comedy comes from the stillness: no words, no motion, just a question hanging in the air.
Where does the “Pardon ?” meme come from?
The picture shows a character who keeps the same expression for about ten minutes, hence the caption stressing his steadiness. The shot then traveled across social networks as a silent reply, handy when words fail. Anyone can post it under a disturbing message, in a group chat or under a provocative comment.
How to use the “Pardon ?” meme
- A friend says pineapple belongs on pizza, and the reply lands: “Pardon?” with the picture.
- It goes under a forum comment that defies all logic.
- A classmate promises to be on time, and the group sends back the image without a word.
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The “Pardon ?” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 3979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3502 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @loukijunky |
How to get the “Pardon ?” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Pardon ? comes out of the Memes FR pack as an epic 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 20 MemeCoins.
Open your free pack
5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
Free · no account needed
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 the Pardon? meme mean?
It shows calm disbelief at a sentence judged absurd, awkward or out of line.
Why “10 minutes”?
Because the caption says the character holds the still expression for ten minutes, which boosts the comic effect.
When should you use it?
As a reply to a remark that leaves you speechless, to say “say that again?” without a word.
How do I get the Pardon ? meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Pardon ?” is an epic 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 Pardon ? card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Mème Internet — Wikipédia · checked on October 29, 2026.
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