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“Petit gregory” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

“Petit Grégory” is the cocktail featured in “Man Bites Dog”, the 1992 Belgian film starring Benoît Poelvoorde.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Petit gregory” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 2093 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 “Petit gregory” meme mean?

The meme points to the pitch-black humour of a cult comedy. Mentioning petit Grégory means quoting a scene fans know by heart, a knowing wink between film buffs. It is said when ordering a round, when commenting on a drink of doubtful recipe, or to show that you share the same film culture. The comedy comes from the contrast between barroom cheer and the chilling world the scene belongs to, so it is best used with discernment among fans of dark cinema.

Where does the “Petit gregory” meme come from?

“Man Bites Dog” (“C’est arrivé près de chez vous”) is a black-and-white mockumentary directed by Rémy Belvaux, André Bonzel and Benoît Poelvoorde. Shown at the Cannes Film Festival in May 1992, it won the SACD prize at the Critics’ Week and was released in France on 4 November 1992. A film crew follows Ben, a charismatic, narcissistic serial killer played by Poelvoorde, and is gradually drawn into his crimes. According to Wikipedia, the film became a cult favourite and some of its lines entered francophone cinema heritage. The “p’tit Grégory” scene, in which Ben presents his cocktail, circulates as a clip on YouTube and feeds the meme.

  1. May 1992The film is shown at the Cannes Film Festival and wins the SACD prize at the Critics’ Week.
  2. 4 November 1992Theatrical release in France.

How to use the “Petit gregory” meme

  • Call for “le petit Grégory” while pouring a round among fans of the film.
  • Comment on a homemade cocktail with a dubious recipe.
  • Quote the scene at a movie night to see who recognises it.
  • Share the clip with a friend who has never seen the film.

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The “Petit gregory” card in MyMemeCards

Petit gregory card
NumberNo. 2093
RarityRare
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #753 of 3502
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Suggested by@drvaloche
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 3,502 cards
  • Common1,48242%
  • Rare1,17634%
  • Epic66819%
  • Legendary1133.2%
  • Mythic411.2%
  • Full Art220.6%

How to get the “Petit gregory” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Petit gregory 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

What is petit Grégory?

It is the cocktail presented by the character Ben in “Man Bites Dog” (1992). The scene became a cult moment.

Who stars in “Man Bites Dog”?

Benoît Poelvoorde plays Ben, with Rémy Belvaux in the other leading role. The three directors are Belvaux, André Bonzel and Poelvoorde.

Is the film a real documentary?

No, it is a black comedy in mockumentary form that parodies the show “Strip-Tease”.

How do I get the Petit gregory meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Petit gregory” 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 Petit gregory card?

It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Wikipédia — C’est arrivé près de chez vous · checked on October 18, 2026.

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