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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Tu vas conduire le car là-bas ?” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 1688 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3513 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Tu vas conduire le car là-bas ?” meme mean?
The sentence is a cutting tease: sure, you’ll go to the Games, but to carry the others around, not to compete. People repurpose it to tease someone whose effort fails to convince, a friend joining a tournament or project they are plainly not ready for, or a teammate playing half-heartedly. Delivered with the coach’s bluntness, it becomes a backwards pep talk that gets laughs through its exaggeration.
Where does the “Tu vas conduire le car là-bas ?” meme come from?
Philippe Lucas, born on 15 April 1963 in Melun, is a French swimming coach known for training Laure Manaudou, Federica Pellegrini and Sharon van Rouwendaal. He is also famous for blunt, provocative remarks, and had a puppet on Les Guignols de l’info from 2007. Video clips show him in Olympic preparation needling his swimmers by asking whether they are going to the Games to drive the bus. The sequence has circulated on YouTube under various titles since, and the line has become a staple of training-room humor.
How to use the “Tu vas conduire le car là-bas ?” meme
- Tease a friend who signs up for a tournament without practice.
- React to a teammate playing without conviction.
- Gently mock a player who is there “just to fill the roster”.
- Throw down a sports challenge among friends in the coach’s voice.
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The “Tu vas conduire le car là-bas ?” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3513 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @gaspard |
How to get the “Tu vas conduire le car là-bas ?” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Tu vas conduire le car là-bas ? 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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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 vas conduire le car là-bas ?” come from?
From a clip in which coach Philippe Lucas needles his swimmers before the Olympic Games.
Who is Philippe Lucas?
A French swimming coach born on 15 April 1963, known for training Laure Manaudou and for his outspoken style.
What does the line imply?
That the athlete will be at the Games without really competing, like a mere driver.
How do I get the Tu vas conduire le car là-bas ? meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Tu vas conduire le car là-bas ?” 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 Tu vas conduire le car là-bas ? card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Philippe Lucas — Wikipédia · Philippe Lucas provoque ses nageurs — 10vertir · checked on October 18, 2026.
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