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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Salamalekoum rhoya” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 1680 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 “Salamalekoum rhoya” meme mean?
The meme gets its effect from an urgency out of all proportion: a request for help worded like a distress signal, with approximate spelling and a glued-together “s’ilteplait” that deepens the pleading tone. It parodies messages from neighbours or friends who ask a favour at the most unexpected moment. People quote it to joke about a household problem, to call a friend to the rescue, or to mock an overly dramatic plea for help.
Where does the “Salamalekoum rhoya” meme come from?
“Salamalekoum” is a casual spelling of the Arabic greeting as-salamu alaykum, “peace be upon you”. “Rhoya” transcribes “khoya”, “my brother” in North African speech, widely heard in France. The card’s message puts these two address words to work in a plea: the man describes a bathroom plumbing problem and begs for someone to come. The wording, with its typos and loose punctuation, recalls a real text message or comment reworked into a meme. The text circulates as screenshots and edits.
How to use the “Salamalekoum rhoya” meme
- Call a friend to help with a plumbing problem using the opening line.
- Parody an exaggerated distress message in a group chat.
- Comment on a favour asked at the worst moment.
- Open a message with “salamalekoum rhoya” to raise a smile.
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The “Salamalekoum rhoya” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1680 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3494 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @gohasu |
How to get the “Salamalekoum rhoya” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Salamalekoum rhoya 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 reprints of the “Salamalekoum rhoya” card
The “Salamalekoum rhoya” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 1,962) and Epic (No. 2,909). 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 does “salamalekoum rhoya” mean?
“Salamalekoum” comes from the Arabic greeting as-salamu alaykum, and “rhoya” transcribes “khoya”, “my brother”. Together they work like “hello, brother”.
What is the card’s message about?
A man struggling with his plumbing who asks for help in a dramatic way. The comedy comes from the pleading tone.
Why the spelling mistakes?
They imitate a message typed in a hurry and add to the comic effect.
How do I get the Salamalekoum rhoya meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Salamalekoum rhoya” 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 Salamalekoum rhoya card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
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