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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Rohff the shovel” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 2113 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3502 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Rohff the shovel” meme mean?
The shovel moment is shorthand for a reply that is far too solemn for the prop in the speaker’s hand. People use it to tease someone who settles scores with great ceremony, or to laugh at their own overdramatic message. The mood is fond rather than cruel: the joke lives in the gap between the hard-man speech and the everyday tool. It fits any argument where one side takes the floor with theatrical weight, whether a rap feud, a group chat dispute or a very long post written in anger.
Where does the “Rohff the shovel” meme come from?
Rohff, born Housni Mkouboi in 1977, is a French-Comorian rapper and co-founder of the Mafia K’1 Fry collective, with a debut album, Le Code de l’honneur, released in 1999. In the video behind the meme he answers rumours and attacks from rivals while holding a shovel, the object that named the clip. Several YouTube channels reposted the footage with titles such as “Rohff répond à ses détracteurs”, and the rapper later discussed the behind-the-scenes story in an interview. Cropped screenshots, short extracts and edits then spread the image of the artist with his shovel, which became a known reference among French rap fans.
How to use the “Rohff the shovel” meme
- Post the screenshot when a friend settles a score in a long, theatrical message.
- Reply “the shovel” to anyone who promises to answer all of their enemies.
- Tag a feud clip that takes a silly visual detail far too seriously.
- Bring the scene back for a firm, slightly ridiculous reaction to a rumour.
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The “Rohff the shovel” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 2113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3502 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @greg14 |
How to get the “Rohff the shovel” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Rohff the shovel 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 “Rohff the shovel” card
The “Rohff the shovel” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 3,912). 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
What is the Rohff shovel meme?
It is a clip of rapper Rohff answering his critics while holding a shovel. The contrast between the grave speech and the prop turned it into a French rap meme.
Who is Rohff?
Rohff is a French-Comorian rapper and co-founder of the collective Mafia K’1 Fry. His first album came out in 1999.
Why a shovel?
The shovel is simply what he holds during his reply, which gave the clip its name. He later talked about the making of the video in an interview.
How do I get the Rohff the shovel meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Rohff the shovel” 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 Rohff the shovel card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Rohff — Wikipédia · checked on October 18, 2026.
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