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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Tu bluffes Martoni” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 1869 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3493 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Tu bluffes Martoni” meme mean?
The line accuses someone of bluffing: a promise that sounds too good, a threat nobody buys, a poker player overplaying his hand. The meme gets its full flavor with the next beat, that famous “5, 4, 3, 0, and bang, watermelon!”, where the absurd countdown sets the comedic tone. Friends use it to challenge a braggart, answer an empty threat or comment on an exaggerated announcement. The humor blends the tension of a face-off with the silliness of the punchline.
Where does the “Tu bluffes Martoni” meme come from?
La Cité de la peur, directed by Alain Berberian and written by Les Nuls (Alain Chabat, Dominique Farrugia and Chantal Lauby), was released in France on 9 March 1994. The film blends thriller and parody, and its character Jean-Paul Martoni, a politician suspected of murdering an ecologist deputy, appears in the final scene on the festival steps. The line “Tu bluffes, Martoni” comes back in many clips uploaded to YouTube, where Commissioner Bialès faces Martoni. It later entered pop culture: in the French version of Red Dead Redemption, an achievement carries this name when you win at liar’s dice without losing a die. In the series Bref (2012), Chantal Lauby also reprises a line from the film.
How to use the “Tu bluffes Martoni” meme
- Fire the line at a friend announcing an unlikely score.
- Answer a braggart’s empty threat.
- Comment on a poker player who raises too hard.
- Add the “5, 4, 3, 0 and bang” countdown to finish the gag.
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The “Tu bluffes Martoni” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3493 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @fallen3 |
How to get the “Tu bluffes Martoni” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Tu bluffes Martoni 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 “Tu bluffes Martoni” card
The “Tu bluffes Martoni” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 2,722). 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
Where does “Tu bluffes, Martoni” come from?
It comes from the film La Cité de la peur, written by Les Nuls and released on 9 March 1994. It is said in a scene involving the character Martoni.
Who is Martoni in the film?
Jean-Paul Martoni is a politician suspected of murdering an ecologist deputy. He appears in the final scene on the festival steps.
Who wrote La Cité de la peur?
It was written by Les Nuls, meaning Alain Chabat, Dominique Farrugia and Chantal Lauby, and directed by Alain Berberian.
How do I get the Tu bluffes Martoni meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Tu bluffes Martoni” 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 Tu bluffes Martoni card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: La Cité de la peur (film, 1994) — Wikipédia · checked on October 18, 2026.
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