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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Putain de pays de bordel de merde.” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 1752 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3514 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Putain de pays de bordel de merde.” meme mean?
The phrase is a crude, deliberately exaggerated cry of exasperation, thrown at a situation where everything goes wrong. In a comedy character’s mouth it turns joyful rather than aggressive. People quote it at an endless queue, a late train or a never-ending paperwork ordeal. It works as a wink between fans of the film, who recognize each other through the line.
Where does the “Putain de pays de bordel de merde.” meme come from?
“Le Boulet” is a 2002 comedy directed by Alain Berberian and Frédéric Forestier. Gérard Lanvin plays a Parisian inmate who escapes after winning the lottery and forces a prison guard, played by Benoît Poelvoorde, to travel with him to Africa to collect his ticket. They are hunted by a vengeful gangster and his giant bodyguard. The card hails a movie to rewatch again and again. Its lines are regularly quoted and reused by internet users.
- 2002The film “Le Boulet” by Alain Berberian and Frédéric Forestier is released.
How to use the “Putain de pays de bordel de merde.” meme
- Grumble the line at a slow administration desk.
- Quote it when public transport is on strike.
- Send the card to a friend who loves the film as an invitation to rewatch it.
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The “Putain de pays de bordel de merde.” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1752 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3514 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @drvaloche |
How to get the “Putain de pays de bordel de merde.” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Putain de pays de bordel de merde. 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.
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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
Which film is this?
“Le Boulet”, a 2002 comedy directed by Alain Berberian and Frédéric Forestier.
Who stars in it?
The cast includes Gérard Lanvin, Benoît Poelvoorde, José Garcia, Djimon Hounsou and Rossy de Palma.
What is the plot?
An inmate escapes after a lottery win and forces a guard to go with him to Africa.
How do I get the Putain de pays de bordel de merde. meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Putain de pays de bordel de merde.” 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 Putain de pays de bordel de merde. card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipédia — Le Boulet · checked on October 18, 2026.
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