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Luffy punches a Celestial Dragon | One Piece English Dub (Ascend)In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Fair Potato” is an epic card of the Anime Memes pack, number 49 of the collection, and the 1st best-known meme of its 66 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Fair Potato” meme mean?
The phrase describes a blow thrown with everything the body has, as if trying to blow up a fairground punching machine's gauge. It's used for an actual punch someone receives, but also figuratively, for a brutal piece of news or a sports move of exceptional power: an unstoppable smash, shot, or uppercut.
Where does the “Fair Potato” meme come from?
The expression comes from fairground attractions where visitors hit a target or anvil linked to a gauge as hard as they can, trying to win a prize while impressing the crowd. “Patate” has long been French slang for a punch. The phrase “patate de forain” grew popular thanks to rapper Seth Gueko, from the Paris suburb of Val-d'Oise, whose 2007 track of the same name turned it into an almost iconic line, now used in everyday language to describe a particularly violent blow, real or purely verbal.
- 2007Seth Gueko releases the track “Patate de forain”
How to use the “Fair Potato” meme
- He took a “patate de forain” straight to the face during the amateur boxing match.
- The news hit like a “patate de forain”, nobody saw it coming.
- His shot on goal was a real “patate de forain”, the goalkeeper never saw it.
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The “Fair Potato” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 049 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Anime Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #1 of 66 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @flem |
How to get the “Fair Potato” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Fair Potato comes out of the Anime Memes 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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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
What does “patate de forain” mean?
It's French slang for an extremely powerful punch, compared to the ones thrown at fairground punching machines.
Where does “patate de forain” come from?
It comes from fairground strength stands and was popularized by rapper Seth Gueko with his 2007 track of the same name.
Can “patate de forain” be used figuratively?
Yes, it's also used to describe a shock, brutal news, or an impressively powerful sports move.
How do I get the Fair Potato meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Fair Potato” is an epic card of the Anime Memes 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 Fair Potato card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Seth Gueko raconte l'histoire de « Patate de forain » · checked on October 30, 2026.
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