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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Jean Lassalle Se Canto” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 5224 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 “Jean Lassalle Se Canto” meme mean?
The meme celebrates defending a cause in the most unexpected way possible. People share it when someone answers a serious speech with a theatrical gesture, or to praise stubborn, heartfelt attachment to one’s roots. It also carries real affection for Lassalle as a larger-than-life mountain politician.
Where does the “Jean Lassalle Se Canto” meme come from?
Jean Lassalle, born in 1955 in Lourdios-Ichère, became MP for the fourth constituency of Pyrénées-Atlantiques in 2002. On 3 June 2003, during questions to the government, he stood up and sang “Se Canto”, a song attributed to Gaston Fébus and regarded as the anthem of Occitania, while Nicolas Sarkozy had the floor. He was protesting a plan to house the gendarmes guarding the Somport tunnel away from the village of Urdos, and the wider loss of public services in rural valleys. Deputies laughed, Assembly president Jean-Louis Debré asked him in vain to sit down, and France 2’s evening news covered it the next day. The gendarmerie was ultimately kept, and INA’s archive footage still resurfaces online.
- 2002Jean Lassalle is elected MP for Pyrénées-Atlantiques.
- 2003On 3 June, he sings “Se Canto” in the Assembly, interrupting Nicolas Sarkozy.
How to use the “Jean Lassalle Se Canto” meme
- A coworker hums to dodge an awkward question: “Full Jean Lassalle mode.”
- Jokingly threatening to sing “Se Canto” at a town meeting to save the village bakery.
- Playing the Assembly clip to defuse a heated family debate.
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The “Jean Lassalle Se Canto” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 5224 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3493 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @theomeme |
How to get the “Jean Lassalle Se Canto” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Jean Lassalle Se Canto 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.
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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
Why did Jean Lassalle sing in the French National Assembly?
He was protesting a plan to move the gendarmes guarding the Somport tunnel away from Urdos, and the decline of public services in his valley.
What song did Jean Lassalle sing?
“Se Canto”, also spelled “Se Canta”, a traditional song attributed to Gaston Fébus and considered the anthem of Occitania.
When did it happen?
On 3 June 2003, during questions to the government, while Nicolas Sarkozy was Interior Minister.
How do I get the Jean Lassalle Se Canto meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Jean Lassalle Se Canto” 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 Jean Lassalle Se Canto 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 · Se Canta — Wikipédia · Jean Lassalle — Wikipedia · 2003 : Jean Lassalle, député chanteur du Béarn | Archive INA · checked on October 30, 2026.
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