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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Who is William?” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 5431 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 “Who is William?” meme mean?
The joke turns a simple identification into a repeated search: among several people, which one is William? The line conveys genuine or deliberate uncertainty, especially when people are hard to tell apart or their names cause confusion. It can also work as an offbeat reaction when someone asks for information everyone already seems to know. The humor comes from Marc’s hesitant, repetitive attempts to settle the question.
Where does the “Who is William?” meme come from?
The scene comes from the French series Le Flambeau : Les Aventuriers de Chupacabra. Jonathan Cohen plays Marc, who tries to recognize several candidates and asks, among other things, “Who is William?” He points people out while saying whether or not they are William, giving the exchange its hesitant, repetitive rhythm. A clip was posted on YouTube on June 27, 2022. Another upload, titled “Qui est William (Jonathan Cohen),” is dated December 14, 2023. The available information does not identify the episode number or the scene’s original broadcast date. It also does not establish exactly which platform made the meme popular.
- June 27, 2022A clip of the scene is posted on YouTube.
- December 14, 2023Another upload of the clip appears under the title “Qui est William (Jonathan Cohen).”
How to use the “Who is William?” meme
- Mix up several new colleagues and jokingly ask, “So, who is William?”
- Respond to an apparently obvious question by borrowing Marc’s line.
- Confuse two people with similar names and use the meme to underline the uncertainty.
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The “Who is William?” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 5431 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3511 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @_adam_ |
How to get the “Who is William?” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Who is William? 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
What does “Who is William?” mean as a meme?
It expresses confusion about someone’s identity, often when several people are involved. It can also be used as an absurd reaction when the answer seems obvious.
Where does the “Who is William?” meme come from?
It comes from a scene in Le Flambeau : Les Aventuriers de Chupacabra. Jonathan Cohen plays Marc, who is trying to identify the candidates.
Who plays Marc in the “Who is William?” scene?
Marc is played by Jonathan Cohen in the French series Le Flambeau : Les Aventuriers de Chupacabra.
Where can I find the “Who is William?” clip?
A clip was posted on YouTube on June 27, 2022. Another upload is titled “Qui est William (Jonathan Cohen).”
How do I get the Who is William? meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Who is William?” 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 Who is William? card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Qui est William ? - Le Flambeau · "Le Flambeau" c'est dispo sur RTL play · Willy William - Qui tu es (Official Video) · checked on November 2, 2026.
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