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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Giga Chad Jean Lassalle” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 4976 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3493 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Giga Chad Jean Lassalle” meme mean?
The edit pokes fun, with a note of admiration, at Jean Lassalle's blunt, no-nonsense style, seen as a tireless figure who stays true to himself against the smoother codes of politics. It gets used to jokingly praise an unyielding stance or a remarkable show of endurance, whether it belongs to him or to someone else being compared to him.
Where does the “Giga Chad Jean Lassalle” meme come from?
Jean Lassalle, born May 3, 1955 in Lourdios-Ichère, in the Aspe valley, is a French politician who served as mayor of his hometown from 1977 to 2017 and as a member of parliament for Pyrénées-Atlantiques from 2002 to 2022. He became known for a hunger strike held to defend the Toyal factory in his valley, then for his presidential bids in 2017 and 2022, run under the party he founded, Résistons. His image as a grounded, mountain-rooted figure with an unconventional way of speaking makes him a recurring subject of humorous edits comparing him to figures of strength or endurance, including the “Gigachad”.
- 1977Jean Lassalle becomes mayor of Lourdios-Ichère.
- 2002He becomes a member of parliament for Pyrénées-Atlantiques.
- 2017He runs for president for the first time.
How to use the “Giga Chad Jean Lassalle” meme
- Sharing the edit to jokingly praise an unyielding, no-nonsense attitude.
- Comparing someone to “Gigachad Jean Lassalle” to highlight their gruff authenticity.
- Using the image alongside a feat of endurance or resistance against the odds.
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The “Giga Chad Jean Lassalle” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 4976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3493 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @algator37 |
How to get the “Giga Chad Jean Lassalle” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Giga Chad Jean Lassalle comes out of the Memes FR pack as a common 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 5 MemeCoins.
The reprint of the “Giga Chad Jean Lassalle” card
The “Giga Chad Jean Lassalle” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 5,075). A reprint is the same meme printed again, with a number of its own and a higher rarity than its first printing, which was common. Its face reads “Reprinted card · Higher rarity”.
Every printing is dealt in the packs of the Memes FR pack, each at its own rarity: the higher it is, the rarer the card is to pull. Copies of the first printing already pulled stay as they are, and any printing counts toward completing a set.
MyMemeCards reprints a meme when it deserves more than the rarity of its first printing, such as a classic that became iconic after it came out: the reprint gives it a place among the most sought-after cards without taking anything from the players who already had it.
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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 Gigachad Jean Lassalle?
It's an edit pairing the face of French politician Jean Lassalle with the “Gigachad” image, jokingly celebrating a tough, unbending attitude.
Who is Jean Lassalle?
He is a French politician, long-time mayor of Lourdios-Ichère and member of parliament for Pyrénées-Atlantiques, known for a hunger strike and two presidential bids.
Why is Jean Lassalle linked to the Gigachad?
His grounded, blunt, tireless image contrasts with the usual codes of politics, making him the subject of humorous edits comparing his attitude to the Gigachad.
Has Jean Lassalle ever run for president?
Yes, he ran for president in 2017 and again in 2022, under his party Résistons.
How do I get the Giga Chad Jean Lassalle meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Giga Chad Jean Lassalle” is a common 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 Giga Chad Jean Lassalle card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Jean Lassalle — Wikipédia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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