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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Simon, bout de pomme de terre” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 1682 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3503 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Simon, bout de pomme de terre” meme mean?
The sentence is trivial on purpose: a minor detail pointed out to someone at breakfast. Its charm lies in that plainness, set against the film’s wild comic tone. People use it to flag a stain, a crumb or an unimportant detail on a friend’s face, and more broadly to poke fun at a pointless remark delivered gravely. Fans treat it as a password: whoever can finish the exchange from memory proves they have watched the film many times. It works spoken aloud or as an image caption.
Where does the “Simon, bout de pomme de terre” meme come from?
La Cité de la peur, also known as Le film des Nuls, is a French comedy released in France on 9 March 1994. It was directed by Alain Berbérian and written by Alain Chabat, Dominique Farrugia and Chantal Lauby. Chantal Lauby plays Odile Deray, Alain Chabat plays Serge Karamazov and Dominique Farrugia plays Simon Jérémi. Gérard Darmon and Sam Karmann also appear. The film topped the French box office for two weeks, and several of its lines have become cult favourites in France, reused across various media. The breakfast scene in which Simon is told he has a piece of potato on his cheek circulates as clips on YouTube, and the sentence is now among the film’s most shared quotes.
- 9 March 1994La Cité de la peur, directed by Alain Berbérian, is released in France.
How to use the “Simon, bout de pomme de terre” meme
- Say it to a friend with a bit of food on their face after a meal.
- Drop the clip in a thread when someone makes a totally mundane remark with solemnity.
- Quote it during a night with fellow La Cité de la peur fans.
- Caption a photo of a messy breakfast.
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The “Simon, bout de pomme de terre” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1682 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3503 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @kakoukakou |
How to get the “Simon, bout de pomme de terre” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Simon, bout de pomme de terre comes out of the Memes FR pack as a rare 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 10 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
Which film is “Simon, t’as un bout de pomme de terre sur la joue” from?
It is from La Cité de la peur, a 1994 French comedy written by Alain Chabat, Dominique Farrugia and Chantal Lauby.
Who plays Simon in La Cité de la peur?
Simon Jérémi is played by Dominique Farrugia.
Who directed La Cité de la peur?
Alain Berbérian directed it, and it was released in France on 9 March 1994.
How do I get the Simon, bout de pomme de terre meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Simon, bout de pomme de terre” is a rare 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 Simon, bout de pomme de terre card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipedia — La Cité de la peur · checked on October 18, 2026.
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