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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Pourquoi tu cours ? Moi j'cours parce que tu cours” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 1744 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3499 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Pourquoi tu cours ? Moi j'cours parce que tu cours” meme mean?
The line skewers reasoning that goes in circles: you act only because the other person acts, for no other reason. It mocks herd behaviour, collective panic and queues where everyone rushes because everyone else rushes. It also answers anyone asking why you are hurrying when you are just following the crowd. Behind the absurdity it carries Jamel Debbouze’s view of his childhood, mixing lightness, resourcefulness and a sharp eye for detail.
Where does the “Pourquoi tu cours ? Moi j'cours parce que tu cours” meme come from?
The line comes from a Jamel Debbouze sketch in which he tells the story of his childhood and hardships. Born in 1975 in Paris, he grew up in Trappes, where his parents, originally from Morocco, settled in 1983; he made his stage debut there in 1991 with the Déclic Théâtre troupe. His show 100 % Debbouze dates from 2004. The comedian draws on memories of life on the estate for improbable situations like this chase where each one runs because the other runs, now a mocking formula reused in videos and captions.
- 1991Jamel Debbouze makes his stage debut in Trappes.
- 2004Date of the show 100 % Debbouze.
How to use the “Pourquoi tu cours ? Moi j'cours parce que tu cours” meme
- Answer with it when someone asks why you are chasing after the others.
- Comment on a crowd rushing without knowing why.
- Caption a photo of sale-day shoppers charging in.
- Quote the formula to mock circular reasoning.
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The “Pourquoi tu cours ? Moi j'cours parce que tu cours” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1744 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3499 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @madimaxx |
How to get the “Pourquoi tu cours ? Moi j'cours parce que tu cours” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Pourquoi tu cours ? Moi j'cours parce que tu cours 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.
The reprint of the “Pourquoi tu cours ? Moi j'cours parce que tu cours” card
The “Pourquoi tu cours ? Moi j'cours parce que tu cours” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 3,535). A reprint is the same meme printed again, with a number of its own and a higher rarity than its first printing, which was common. Its face reads “Reprinted card · Higher rarity”.
Every printing is dealt in the packs of the Memes FR pack, each at its own rarity: the higher it is, the rarer the card is to pull. Copies of the first printing already pulled stay as they are, and any printing counts toward completing a set.
MyMemeCards reprints a meme when it deserves more than the rarity of its first printing, such as a classic that became iconic after it came out: the reprint gives it a place among the most sought-after cards without taking anything from the players who already had it.
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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
Where does “Moi j’cours parce que tu cours” come from?
From a Jamel Debbouze sketch in which he recounts his childhood and hardships.
What does the line mean?
You run only because the other person runs. It mocks herd behaviour with no clear reason.
Who is Jamel Debbouze?
A French comedian and actor born in 1975 in Paris, raised in Trappes and creator of the Jamel Comedy Club.
How do I get the Pourquoi tu cours ? Moi j'cours parce que tu cours meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Pourquoi tu cours ? Moi j'cours parce que tu cours” 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 Pourquoi tu cours ? Moi j'cours parce que tu cours card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipédia — Jamel Debbouze · checked on October 18, 2026.
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