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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Les frites belges” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 4658 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3497 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Les frites belges” meme mean?
Bringing up this reference means defending, with mock seriousness, the superiority of a beloved dish, in the grand tradition of small culinary rivalries between neighboring countries. It gets used to settle a casual debate over the best fries, to tease a Belgian friend, or to proudly claim a recipe seen as unmatched by any copy.
Where does the “Les frites belges” meme come from?
Fries have been linked to Belgium since the two-step frying method, first at low temperature then at high temperature, became the defining way to cook them there, served in a paper cone with a wide range of sauces. This specialty is claimed as local culinary heritage, to the point of fueling a friendly rivalry with France over the dish's true origin. “Les frites belges” revives that popular pride as a recurring joke, where the quality of the fries becomes a matter of national honor, brought up every time a fry stand or a homemade recipe gets praised.
How to use the “Les frites belges” meme
- Defending “Belgian fries” against any other version in a casual debate.
- Teasing a Belgian friend by mischievously praising another country's fries.
- Citing the reference to proudly claim a homemade fries recipe.
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The “Les frites belges” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 4658 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3497 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @bebertintin |
How to get the “Les frites belges” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Les frites belges 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 “les frites belges” mean as a meme?
It refers to Belgian pride around fries, fried in two steps and served in a paper cone, claimed as the true recipe against every imitation.
Why are fries associated with Belgium?
Because the two-step frying method, which gives them their signature crunch, became a defining local specialty served at fry stands.
Where does the rivalry over Belgian fries come from?
From a long-running friendly debate between France and Belgium over the dish's true origin, which this meme revives with humor.
How do I get the Les frites belges meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Les frites belges” 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 Les frites belges card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipédia – Frite · checked on October 30, 2026.
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