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“Hanouna's dog food” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

This meme mocks Cyril Hanouna by showing him on all fours, eating from a bowl held by Michaël Youn.

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The “Hanouna's dog food” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Hanouna's dog food” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 3438 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3496 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Hanouna's dog food” meme mean?

The image expresses ridicule towards the presenter's subservient or 'barking' posture. It highlights his comedic and sometimes degrading role in his own shows. Internet users employ it to criticize his perceived fragile authority by reversing typical power dynamics.

Where does the “Hanouna's dog food” meme come from?

The sequence comes from the show *Touche pas à mon poste !* on C8. It features Cyril Hanouna on a leash held by Michaël Youn during a segment called a 'very canine happening'. In this theatrical setup, Hanouna is on all fours and pretends to eat from a bowl. Sources state the food was actually yogurt, though the meme popularized the false idea of dog food. An article documenting this event was published on February 25, 2020. The exact origin of the name and its first online appearance remain unknown.

  1. February 25, 2020Publication of an article detailing the TV stunt involving Michaël Youn and Cyril Hanouna.

How to use the “Hanouna's dog food” meme

  • Share the screenshot to mock someone accepting humiliating conditions at work.
  • Comment ironically under videos where Hanouna plays clown to distract from serious topics.
  • Respond sarcastically to someone blindly obeying a superior without asking questions.

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The “Hanouna's dog food” card in MyMemeCards

La pâté d'Hanouna card
NumberNo. 3438
RarityRare
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #753 of 3496
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Suggested by@xultheor
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 3,496 cards
  • Common1,47842%
  • Rare1,17434%
  • Epic66819%
  • Legendary1133.2%
  • Mythic411.2%
  • Full Art220.6%

How to get the “Hanouna's dog food” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Hanouna's dog food 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 the Hanouna's dog food meme mean?

It is an image from *Touche pas à mon poste !* where Cyril Hanouna eats from a bowl. The meme mocks him by comparing him to a dog.

Does Hanouna really eat dog food?

No, it is false. In the original sequence, he consumes yogurt as part of a humorous dare with Michaël Youn.

Who is Michaël Youn in this meme?

He is the guest and host holding Hanouna on a leash. He participates in the animalistic staging to create the comedic effect of submission.

How do I get the Hanouna's dog food meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Hanouna's dog food” 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 Hanouna's dog food card?

It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Cyril Hanouna prêt à défier Shana Loustau aux fourneaux ! | Cyril Hanouna sur Fun Radio · 4 mai 2025 · hanouna · checked on October 26, 2026.

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