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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Père Fouras” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 1516 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3495 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Père Fouras” meme mean?
Père Fouras stands for the one who knows everything and makes you pay in riddles. People invoke him for a walking encyclopedia, someone consulted on every question, or anyone throwing out sly brainteasers. “Absolute knowledge” gets used jokingly on a know-it-all friend, or to tease a mind convinced it is omniscient. The character also recalls many viewers’ childhoods, giving the meme a flavor of shared nostalgia, between fascination and amusement.
Where does the “Père Fouras” meme come from?
Père Fouras has been in Fort Boyard since 1990. Yann Le Gac plays him, except in 1990, when Michel Scourneau had the role, and in 2002, with Didier Hervé. He also appears in the Belgian (2024, 2025) and Quebec (1993–2000, 2013–2014) versions. His fictional backstory says he was born in 1815 on the island of Aix and became keeper of the Fort, where he supposedly hides his treasure. He is a mischievous old man with a long white beard and a hoarse voice. Since 2011 he has been the contestants’ main opponent, presides over the Council, decides the challenges and passes on his scrolls. He asks riddles, sometimes general-knowledge questions, and took the riddles back from 2022. Before 2011 he mostly stuck to the lookout and sketches with the host.
- 1990Père Fouras first appears in Fort Boyard.
- 2011He becomes the contestants’ main opponent and presides over the Council.
- 2022He takes the riddles back in the show.
How to use the “Père Fouras” meme
- Nickname a know-it-all friend “Père Fouras”.
- Quote “absolute knowledge” after an impressive answer.
- Pose a riddle in the character’s raspy voice.
- Caption a photo of a bearded old sage with his name.
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The “Père Fouras” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1516 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3495 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @avengedseb |
How to get the “Père Fouras” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Père Fouras 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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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 is Père Fouras?
The keeper of the Fort in the TV game show Fort Boyard, present since 1990 and most often played by Yann Le Gac.
What does Père Fouras do on the show?
He decides the challenges, passes scrolls to contestants and has asked riddles since 2022.
Is Père Fouras a real person?
He is a fictional character: his backstory, which says he was born in 1815 on the island of Aix, is part of the show’s script.
How do I get the Père Fouras meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Père Fouras” 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 Père Fouras card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Père Fouras — Wikipédia · checked on October 18, 2026.
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