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Ribery il est génial le môme....... 🔊Thierry Girardi (Asslan Robox)In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “VAS Y MON PETIT” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 2647 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3502 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “VAS Y MON PETIT” meme mean?
The phrase expresses the emotional encouragement of a commentator urging a player toward goal. It is used to back someone launching into an effort, whether a sprint, an exam, a house move or a risky stunt. The fatherly “mon petit” adds tenderness to the push, while the football setting gives it a winning energy. For many French viewers it also recalls a commentator who passed away and World Cup evenings of the past.
Where does the “VAS Y MON PETIT” meme come from?
The line was spoken by Thierry Gilardi, a sports journalist born in 1958 who worked at France Inter, Canal+ and then TF1, where he hosted Téléfoot from January 2005. During the 2006 World Cup he called TF1’s matches alongside Jean-Michel Larqué and Arsène Wenger. On June 27, 2006, in the round-of-16 match between France and Spain, he cried “Vas-y mon petit!” as Franck Ribéry scored. French Wikipedia lists the call among his lines that went down in memory. Gilardi died on March 25, 2008, aged 49, and Ribéry paid tribute with a message on his shirt after a goal against England.
- June 27, 2006Thierry Gilardi yells “Vas-y mon petit!” on TF1 during the World Cup round-of-16 match between France and Spain.
- March 25, 2008Thierry Gilardi dies at 49, leaving behind this famous call.
How to use the “VAS Y MON PETIT” meme
- Cheer a friend at the start of a half-marathon with a “Vas-y mon petit!”.
- Narrate a football play where a player runs toward goal.
- Add it to a message of support before an exam or interview.
- Pay tribute to Thierry Gilardi by quoting his call.
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The “VAS Y MON PETIT” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 2647 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3502 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @airvost |
How to get the “VAS Y MON PETIT” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; VAS Y MON PETIT comes out of the Memes FR pack as an epic 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 20 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
Who said “Vas-y mon petit”?
Commentator Thierry Gilardi, on TF1, about Franck Ribéry’s goal against Spain.
When was it said?
On June 27, 2006, during the World Cup round-of-16 match between France and Spain.
What does “Vas-y mon petit” mean?
It is an affectionate cheer for a player or for anyone launching into an effort.
What happened to Thierry Gilardi?
He died on March 25, 2008, aged 49, after a heart attack at home.
How do I get the VAS Y MON PETIT meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “VAS Y MON PETIT” is an epic 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 VAS Y MON PETIT card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Thierry Gilardi — Wikipédia · checked on October 18, 2026.
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