Maïté, born Marie-Thérèse Ordonez, became a household name in France through television cooking programmes in the 1980s and 1990s, celebrated for her generous portions and Gascon directness. She later fronted commercials for William Saurin, the French brand of canned ready meals, where Et merci William served as the memorable sign-off. Shared online as a short soundboard clip, the line now circulates among French speakers as a nostalgic in-joke about food, gratitude and old television adverts many grew up hearing at home.
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Short clip of Maïté saying Et merci William from the classic well-known Saurin TV advert, used as a funny thank you sound effect in French meme edits.
This is the brief closing line from Maïté in a William Saurin commercial, delivered in her warm, unmistakable southwestern French accent. The phrase Et merci William lasts just over a second and lands with cheerful gratitude, as if a hearty homemade meal has just been saved by a ready-made dish. Her familiar, larger-than-life delivery turns a simple thank you into instant comedy, which is why the clip feels nostalgic and affectionate rather than sarcastic when it is dropped into a video or message.
