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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Booder’s awkward welcome” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 5465 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3514 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Booder’s awkward welcome” meme mean?
The image plays on the gap between being asked to smile at hotel guests and looking anything but welcoming. It works as a reaction to forced politeness, visible discomfort, or an attempt to seem professional that does not quite succeed. People can use it when someone is trying to look cheerful despite clearly not feeling it.
Where does the “Booder’s awkward welcome” meme come from?
The scene is linked to “Mission Hôtel de Luxe,” an episode of Arthur’s show Les Touristes. TF1 aired it on May 27, 2022. Booder appears alongside Virginie Hocq, Claudia Tagbo, Chris Marques, Cartman, and Issa Doumbia as the group trains for hospitality jobs at a five-star hotel near Versailles. In the moment described, Booder tries to smile while welcoming guests, but his expression comes across as less than friendly. Available information does not identify the specific post that first spread the meme or when it was uploaded. The episode also features Booder and Cartman preparing breakfast, as well as participants struggling to speak English with foreign guests.
- May 27, 2022The “Mission Hôtel de Luxe” episode airs on TF1.
How to use the “Booder’s awkward welcome” meme
- Welcome a customer with a strained smile after a very long shift.
- Describe someone trying to look excited during a meeting.
- React to a customer-service greeting that feels polite but awkward.
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The “Booder’s awkward welcome” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 5465 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3514 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @vaxox |
How to get the “Booder’s awkward welcome” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Booder’s awkward welcome 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 Booder’s awkward smile mean?
It depicts an attempt at a warm welcome that does not look very convincing. The meme suits forced politeness or obvious discomfort.
Where does the Booder welcome meme come from?
It is associated with “Mission Hôtel de Luxe,” an episode of Les Touristes that aired on TF1. The original post that made the meme spread has not been identified.
Who appears with Booder in Les Touristes: Mission Hôtel de Luxe?
The episode features Arthur, Virginie Hocq, Claudia Tagbo, Chris Marques, Cartman, and Issa Doumbia, among others. They take part in hospitality training.
Where can I find the Booder welcome meme?
The available information does not identify the platform where the image first circulated. Try searching for “Booder smile” alongside “Les Touristes.”
How do I get the Booder’s awkward welcome meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Booder’s awkward welcome” 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 Booder’s awkward welcome card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Dans la loge de Booder · Les plus drôles vidéos d'internet Défi : Ne pas rire | Booder · Booder sans-gêne dans Les touristes : ce geste qui a bien fait rire les internautes - Voici · checked on November 3, 2026.
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