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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Ardisson’s middle finger” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 2417 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3498 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Ardisson’s middle finger” meme mean?
Ardisson’s gesture packs a whole answer into one image: impatience, defiance and the offhand attitude of a host who no longer wants to talk. Described tongue-in-cheek as a “very constructive and caring” reply, it takes on a double meaning, and the mockery targets the scene as much as the whole idea of talk-show debate. People use it to end a conversation that drags on, to answer a question they find out of line, or to mime a flat refusal in a group chat. The comedy comes from the fame of both men and the contrast with polished television manners.
Where does the “Ardisson’s middle finger” meme come from?
Thierry Ardisson, a French television host born on 6 January 1949 in Bourganeuf and who died on 14 July 2025 in Paris, shaped French TV with Tout le monde en parle on France 2 from 1998 to 2006, then Salut les Terriens! on Canal+ and C8 from 2006 to 2018. Jean-Michel Aphatie, a journalist, was one of the regular guests on those sets. The clip shows Ardisson answering Aphatie with a middle finger, and the gesture drew so much comment that Aphatie himself joked about it on C à vous, according to a Radar Online video. Shared as a still image and a short clip, the moment circulates for its comic bluntness and the fame of its two protagonists.
- 1998Tout le monde en parle begins on France 2, hosted by Thierry Ardisson.
- 2006Salut les Terriens! launches on Canal+ and will run until 2018.
- 14 July 2025Thierry Ardisson dies in Paris, aged 76.
How to use the “Ardisson’s middle finger” meme
- Post the image to end a conversation that drags on.
- Answer a question you find out of line with Ardisson’s gesture.
- Illustrate a flat refusal in a group chat.
- Comment on a talk-show debate turning into a showdown.
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The “Ardisson’s middle finger” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 2417 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3498 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @charly62 |
How to get the “Ardisson’s middle finger” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Ardisson’s middle finger 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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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 is the Ardisson middle finger meme?
It is an image of Thierry Ardisson answering journalist Jean-Michel Aphatie with a middle finger. It is used to show a blunt, mocking refusal.
Who is Thierry Ardisson?
He was a French television host born in 1949 who died on 14 July 2025. He hosted Tout le monde en parle and Salut les Terriens!, among other shows.
Who is Jean-Michel Aphatie?
He is a French journalist and a regular guest on Thierry Ardisson’s sets. He later joked about the gesture himself on C à vous.
How do I get the Ardisson’s middle finger meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Ardisson’s middle finger” 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 Ardisson’s middle finger card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Thierry Ardisson — Wikipédia · Jean-Michel Aphatie se moque du doigt d’honneur de Thierry Ardisson dans C à vous (Radar Online, YouTube) · checked on October 18, 2026.
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