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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Riot 2023” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 1740 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 “Riot 2023” meme mean?
The meme is about a near miss. The person can almost touch a cart full of free food, and then the night ends at the police station. It works as dark, deadpan humor: a tiny ambition met with an outsized consequence. People use it when a too-good-to-be-true plan collapses at the final moment, when a discount slips away, or when a shortcut ends up costing more than the normal route would have.
Where does the “Riot 2023” meme come from?
The phrase points to the French riots of late June and early July 2023. They began on 27 June 2023 after the death of 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk, shot by a police officer during a traffic stop in Nanterre, and faded around 4 July. Shops and supermarkets were damaged or looted in several cities, and Wikipedia’s summary box counts more than 3,300 arrests. Afterwards, French-speaking internet users turned the events into gallows-humor one-liners, including this one about an unlucky looter who was taken into custody before he could leave with anything. The gag circulates as “Emeute 2023” in French-language dark humor, while the events themselves remain a serious subject.
- 27 June 2023Nahel Merzouk dies in Nanterre and unrest starts in several French cities.
- Around 4 July 2023Calm returns after about eight days of unrest.
How to use the “Riot 2023” meme
- Captioning a great deal that falls apart at the last second.
- Replying to a friend whose scheme went sideways right before it worked.
- Labeling a near-miss discount or bargain in a single line.
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The “Riot 2023” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3502 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @aite |
How to get the “Riot 2023” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Riot 2023 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 Emeute 2023 meme?
It is a French joke about a looter who nearly got free groceries and ended the night in custody. It is used for near-misses.
Which events does Emeute 2023 refer to?
The French riots between 27 June and about 4 July 2023, which followed the death of Nahel Merzouk in Nanterre.
Is the meme about a real person?
No identified person is targeted: the character is a comic archetype.
How do I get the Riot 2023 meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Riot 2023” 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 Riot 2023 card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipedia — Nahel Merzouk riots · checked on October 18, 2026.
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