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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Remove his underwear meme” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 5313 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3503 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Remove his underwear meme” meme mean?
The phrase illustrates a threat disguised as an offer, or the intent to strip someone bare, literally or symbolically. It evokes public humiliation and the determination to prove an opponent's guilt or weakness through direct, shocking action. The dominant emotion is polemical aggression, often used ironically to highlight the absurdity or rhetorical violence of a conflict.
Where does the “Remove his underwear meme” meme come from?
Jean-Marie Le Pen made this statement on February 26, 2012, on the radio show France Politique on Radio France. He proposed a debate to Jean-Luc Mélenchon after Marine Le Pen refused to do so. The declaration went viral quickly, especially via a YouTube video posted the next day. Le Pen used "remove his underwear" as a metaphor to say he wanted to publicly expose Mélenchon's contradictions or political responsibilities. Mélenchon ironically replied he was already "sans-culotte." The exact origin of the meme edit is unknown, but the audio clip circulated massively on French social media in March 2012.
- 2012Jean-Marie Le Pen's statement on Radio France on February 26.
- 2012Massive spread of the audio excerpt and edits on the Internet in March.
How to use the “Remove his underwear meme” meme
- Quote the phrase to mock an empty electoral promise.
- Accompany an image of sports or political confrontation with a sarcastic tone.
- Use the original audio to suggest that the hidden truth will soon be revealed.
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The “Remove his underwear meme” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 5313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3503 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @ohptnlaurent |
How to get the “Remove his underwear meme” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Remove his underwear meme 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 does removing his underwear mean?
It is an aggressive metaphor meaning one will publicly expose someone's flaws or reprehensible acts, like stripping them of their protections.
Who said I will remove his underwear?
Jean-Marie Le Pen, former president of the National Front, during a radio interview in 2012.
Why did Jean-Marie Le Pen say that?
He wanted to propose a debate to Jean-Luc Mélenchon and claimed he wanted to demonstrate the true nature of his political opponent.
How do I get the Remove his underwear meme meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Remove his underwear meme” 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 Remove his underwear meme card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Un certain regard sur le slip - Huffington Post · JM Le Pen défi JL Mélenchon au débat · Jean-Luc Mélenchon : "Je ne veux pas faire toute la famille Le Pen" (VIDEO) · checked on October 31, 2026.
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