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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Pourquoi faire ?” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 1148 of the collection, and the 757th best-known meme of its 1050 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Pourquoi faire ?” meme mean?
This phrase serves as a humorous caption to comment on situations where an action appears useless, disproportionate, or lacking logical reason. Users apply it to contexts where someone performs something without apparent cause, creating comedic contrast with the supposed seriousness of the act. It often expresses amused skepticism towards superfluous efforts or excessive reactions to trivial stimuli, turning a simple inquiry into a tool for light social critique.
Where does the “Pourquoi faire ?” meme come from?
The visual source is a YouTube video titled 'ESSAYEZ DE NE PAS RÉAGIR feat. OMAR SY (le perdant en PLS)', published by the duo Mcfly and Carlito on February 9, 2020. In this content, actor Omar Sy attempts to remain impassive while watching humorous clips. The specific 'Why bother?' meme results from a crop or edit extracted from this video. However, available sources do not precisely document the origin of this crop, nor the person who actually says this phrase in the viral excerpt. The exact creation date of the meme, its first dissemination platform, and any associated show remain unknown. The appropriation involves isolating the reaction or phrase to apply it to other absurd contexts.
- 2020Publication of the original video featuring Omar Sy on the Mcfly and Carlito YouTube channel.
How to use the “Pourquoi faire ?” meme
- Use the caption under an image showing someone completing a complex task for zero result.
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The “Pourquoi faire ?” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1148 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #757 of 1050 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Pourquoi faire ?” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Pourquoi faire ? 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.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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
Why bother meme meaning?
It is a rhetorical question used to highlight the futility of an action.
Who says why bother in mcfly carlito?
Sources do not confirm precisely who says the phrase in the viral excerpt.
Omar sy mcfly carlito video date?
The video was published on YouTube on February 9, 2020.
How do I get the Pourquoi faire ? meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Pourquoi faire ?” 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 Pourquoi faire ? card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: fr.wikipedia.org · wiki · Mème_InternetMème Internet — Wikipédia · Mème Internet — Wikipédia · Mème — Wikipédia · checked on October 9, 2026.
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