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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Quand je pète, je sens la rillette” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 4052 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3494 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Quand je pète, je sens la rillette” meme mean?
The line gets dropped in a comedic tone to poke fun at a trivial situation, often among friends, reusing the absurd rhyme from Hervé's song. It works as a shared inside joke: anyone who knows it smiles instantly at the reference, with no need to explain the context. Its deliberately crude edge and singsong rhythm make it an easy line to pull out to lighten the mood, closer to a shared silly joke among friends than to any aggressive vulgarity.
Where does the “Quand je pète, je sens la rillette” meme come from?
The line comes from a song by Hervé, where the rhyme between “pète” (“fart”) and “rillette” (a French potted meat) is the comedic core of the track. Hervé posted the song online, where its deliberately silly tone found an audience that reused the line outside its original musical context. The catchphrase then spread across social platforms as a standalone line, quoted for its instant comedic effect rather than for the full song, to the point of becoming recognizable even to people who never listened to the whole track.
How to use the “Quand je pète, je sens la rillette” meme
- Singing the line jokingly to lighten the mood among friends.
- Quoting the line as a reaction to a deliberately absurd or silly situation.
- Reusing the rhyme in a comment under a similar video or music clip.
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The “Quand je pète, je sens la rillette” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 4052 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3494 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @destructeurdebuffet |
How to get the “Quand je pète, je sens la rillette” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Quand je pète, je sens la rillette 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 “Quand je pète, je sens la rillette” card
The “Quand je pète, je sens la rillette” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 4,874). 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 “Quand je pète, je sens la rillette” come from?
It comes from a song by Hervé, where this absurd rhyme between “pète” and “rillette” is the comedic core of the track.
Who is Hervé in this meme?
Hervé is the author of the song that gave rise to this catchphrase, posted online with a deliberately silly, carefree tone.
Why did this line become popular?
Because its absurd rhyme and deliberately crude tone make it an easy, memorable comedic line to pull out among friends.
Do you need to know the full song to get the reference?
No, the line circulates on its own and its comedic effect works even without knowing the rest of the track.
How do I get the Quand je pète, je sens la rillette meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Quand je pète, je sens la rillette” 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 Quand je pète, je sens la rillette card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Hervé — Quand je pète je sens la rillette — recherche YouTube · checked on October 30, 2026.
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