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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Quelle est la différence entre un pigeon ?” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 2586 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3511 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Quelle est la différence entre un pigeon ?” meme mean?
The riddle twists the classic “what is the difference between two things” game by offering only one thing. That lopsided set-up signals nonsense, and the laugh comes from there: the audience expects a comparison and gets a pirouette instead. The mood is that of a good old café joke, simple and irreverent. People bring it out to trap a friend, start a light chat, or nod to Coluche’s style, a mix of working-class cheek and upside-down logic.
Where does the “Quelle est la différence entre un pigeon ?” meme come from?
The card calls it a well-known riddle by Coluche. Born Michel Colucci in Paris on 28 October 1944 and dead on 19 June 1986, he co-founded the Café de la Gare in 1969, then became a national star from 1974 with “C’est l’histoire d’un mec” and the Schmilblick parody. His provocative, popular humour, summed up in the line “always crude, never vulgar”, fed a whole repertoire of jokes and riddles that still circulate long after his death.
- 28 October 1944Michel Colucci, known as Coluche, is born in Paris.
- 1974Coluche makes his first solo TV appearance, in Switzerland, with “C’est l’histoire d’un mec”.
- 19 June 1986Coluche dies in Opio at the age of 41.
How to use the “Quelle est la différence entre un pigeon ?” meme
- Ask the question to a friend and watch the reaction before the punchline.
- Quote the riddle in a group chat to kick off a joke.
- Answer a lopsided comparison with the line.
- Pay tribute to Coluche by reviving one of his classics.
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The “Quelle est la différence entre un pigeon ?” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 2586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3511 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @azafire |
How to get the “Quelle est la différence entre un pigeon ?” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Quelle est la différence entre un pigeon ? 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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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
Who came up with the pigeon riddle?
The card credits Coluche, the French comedian (1944-1986), whose absurd riddles remain famous.
Who was Coluche?
Michel Colucci, known as Coluche, was a French comedian and actor, co-founder of the Café de la Gare, and winner of the 1984 César for best actor for Tchao Pantin.
Why is the question incomplete?
That is the whole trick: it announces a difference between two things but names only one, which creates the absurdity.
How do I get the Quelle est la différence entre un pigeon ? meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Quelle est la différence entre un pigeon ?” 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 Quelle est la différence entre un pigeon ? card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipédia — Coluche · checked on October 18, 2026.
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