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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “You realize the pirates” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 2118 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 “You realize the pirates” meme mean?
The line captures a random thought blurted out with no filter that sets off a laughing fit. Watching Pierre Niney drink from a very large glass, Mcfly exclaims “can you imagine the pirates”, as if the gesture reminded him of buccaneers with their tankards. The mismatch and the mock-serious tone drive the meme. People use it for an absurd tangent, a nonsensical chain of ideas, or the moment a conversation veers off somewhere else entirely.
Where does the “You realize the pirates” meme come from?
Mcfly et Carlito are two French video makers and comedians, David Coscas and Raphaël Carlier, who came up through radio and Golden Moustache before launching their own YouTube channel. They regularly host guests, among them the actor Pierre Niney, born in 1989, a Comédie-Française member from 2010 to 2015 and winner of the César for best actor in 2015. In the video titled “Tu te rends compte les pirates ?”, Mcfly sees Pierre drinking from a big glass and comes out with the line. The moment was wild enough to become the video’s title, which made it easy to spot and quote.
How to use the “You realize the pirates” meme
- Blurt “tu te rends compte les pirates” at a harmless gesture to trigger a laugh.
- Quote it to cut a serious discussion short with an absurd tangent.
- Caption a photo of someone drinking from an enormous glass.
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The “You realize the pirates” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 2118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3496 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @boosterzzzz |
How to get the “You realize the pirates” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; You realize the pirates 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
Where does “tu te rends compte les pirates” come from?
It is the title of a Mcfly et Carlito video featuring Pierre Niney. The line comes from a moment when Mcfly sees the actor drink from a large glass.
Who is Pierre Niney?
A French actor born in 1989, a former Comédie-Française member, who won the César for best actor in 2015 for Yves Saint Laurent.
Who are Mcfly and Carlito?
Two French video makers and comedians, David Coscas and Raphaël Carlier, behind the YouTube channel Mcfly et Carlito.
How do I get the You realize the pirates meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “You realize the pirates” 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 You realize the pirates card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Mcfly et Carlito — Tu te rends compte les pirates ? · Wikipédia — Mcfly et Carlito · Wikipédia — Pierre Niney · checked on October 18, 2026.
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