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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Tu permets que je t'appelle Papa ?” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 4948 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3511 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Tu permets que je t'appelle Papa ?” meme mean?
The sentence mixes nerve and affection to disarm the listener: you play the child to win a favour, soften a boss or mock an authority. It works in comments to salute someone who just did an unexpected favour, or in chats where you play the family card with an older friend. The comedy rests on the cheek of the request, funnier because it is delivered in complete earnest.
Where does the “Tu permets que je t'appelle Papa ?” meme come from?
Hold-up is a French-Canadian film directed by Alexandre Arcady, released in 1985. It is set in Montreal, where Grimm, a big-hearted crook played by Jean-Paul Belmondo, and his friend Georges (Guy Marchand) prepare a robbery of the Banque Intercontinentale du Canada. The cast also includes Jean-Pierre Marielle, Kim Cattrall and Jacques Villeret, and Francis Veber co-wrote the script. The clip “Hold-Up (1985) – Tu permets que je t’appelle Papa” was posted on YouTube in 2016 by the channel Le Monde des Avengers, which made it easy to share.
- 1985Alexandre Arcady’s Hold-up is released in cinemas.
- 2016The clip is posted on YouTube by Le Monde des Avengers.
How to use the “Tu permets que je t'appelle Papa ?” meme
- To an older friend picking up the tab: “Tu permets que je t’appelle Papa?”
- When a boss grants a day off: “Tu permets que je t’appelle Papa?”
- In a comment under a Belmondo clip: “Tu permets que je t’appelle Papa?”
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The “Tu permets que je t'appelle Papa ?” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 4948 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3511 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @johnnyobreizhile |
How to get the “Tu permets que je t'appelle Papa ?” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Tu permets que je t'appelle Papa ? 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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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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 permets que je t’appelle Papa” come from?
From Alexandre Arcady’s 1985 film Hold-up, a crime comedy set in Montreal starring Jean-Paul Belmondo.
Who stars in Hold-up?
Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Kim Cattrall, Guy Marchand and Jacques Villeret.
How do I use this meme?
To thank or sweet-talk someone with fake filial tenderness, in comments or among friends.
How do I get the Tu permets que je t'appelle Papa ? meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Tu permets que je t'appelle Papa ?” 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 permets que je t'appelle Papa ? card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Hold-Up (1985) – Tu permets que je t’appelle Papa – Le Monde des Avengers · Hold-up (film, 1985) – Wikipédia · checked on October 29, 2026.
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