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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Tiens, filme Nelson !” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 1453 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3496 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Tiens, filme Nelson !” meme mean?
People use the line when a situation turns so absurd, dramatic or embarrassing that it simply has to be recorded. It carries the urgency of someone who realises they are watching something legendary and hands the camera duty to Nelson, the best-placed witness. It works to tease a friend about to do something silly, to react to a fall or an argument, or to joke that video evidence is essential. The “Tiens” adds the gesture of handing over the phone, and the exclamation mark gives it the rushed tone of an order barked in the heat of the moment.
Where does the “Tiens, filme Nelson !” meme come from?
Nelson and the order to film come from the world of amateur videos shared online, where a bystander grabs a phone in the middle of an unexpected scene. Clips posted on YouTube under titles like “Nelson tiens film” repeat the line, which shows how far the phrase has travelled from its original moment. Today it works as a situational meme: the exact context matters less than the reflex it describes, the urge to keep a trace of an unlikely moment. The phrase is short enough for edits, comment sections and chats between friends, and it announces right away that something incredible is happening.
How to use the “Tiens, filme Nelson !” meme
- Answer “Tiens, filme Nelson!” when a friend announces a ridiculous stunt.
- Comment on a fall or argument clip by demanding the scene be kept.
- Drop the line as a coworker starts an anecdote that promises to be wild.
- Tease someone who did not take out their phone when everyone was waiting for the scene.
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The “Tiens, filme Nelson !” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3496 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @matteouss |
How to get the “Tiens, filme Nelson !” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Tiens, filme Nelson ! 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 “Tiens, filme Nelson !” card
The “Tiens, filme Nelson !” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 2,404). 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 “Tiens, filme Nelson” mean?
It is a French line meaning “here, film this, Nelson!” It is used jokingly when something absurd or spectacular has just happened.
Who is Nelson in this meme?
Nelson is the person asked to film. In everyday use he stands for any bystander holding the phone.
When do you use “Tiens, filme Nelson!”?
When a moment deserves to be kept as proof: an announced stunt, a fall, an argument or an unexpected line.
How do I get the Tiens, filme Nelson ! meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Tiens, filme Nelson !” 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 Tiens, filme Nelson ! 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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