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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Slimming-diet expert” is a common card of the French Politics pack, number 40 of the collection, and the 100th best-known meme of its 127 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Slimming-diet expert” meme mean?
The meme captures deep skepticism toward someone claiming unwarranted authority. It serves as a sarcastic comeback to point out total incompetence by drawing a humorous parallel with one's own obvious shortcomings. By embracing self-mockery, the speaker playfully disarms the conversation while thoroughly invalidating the other party's credibility.
Where does the “Slimming-diet expert” meme come from?
On February 5, 2023, politician Xavier Bertrand appeared on French news channel BFMTV. Asked by a reporter about the political “weight” of his ideas within his party, he briefly hesitated before firing back with an offbeat remark. He stated that the Borne government understood justice just as well as he understood slimming diets. The viral jab circulated widely in political humor rankings. On December 5, 2023, Bertrand's witty self-mockery officially earned him the political self-deprecation award presented by the Press Club.
- February 5, 2023Xavier Bertrand drops his famous line during a BFMTV broadcast targeting the Borne cabinet.
- December 5, 2023The politician receives the political self-deprecation award from the Press Club.
How to use the “Slimming-diet expert” meme
- Reacting to an unconvincing official statement to highlight glaring incompetence.
- Mocking an acquaintance giving advice on a topic they demonstrably know nothing about.
- Quoting the line online to deflect personal criticism with humorous self-deprecation.
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The “Slimming-diet expert” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 040 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | French Politics pack |
| Fame | 62/100 · #100 of 127 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Slimming-diet expert” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Slimming-diet expert comes out of the French Politics 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 0.8%, 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
Who coined the slimming-diet expert line?
French regional council president Xavier Bertrand delivered the line during a televised interview on BFMTV.
What does the slimming-diet expert quote mean?
It uses sharp self-deprecation to mock an opponent's supposed incompetence by comparing it to the speaker's own dietary struggles.
Did the quote win any awards?
Yes, it won the Press Club's political self-deprecation award in December 2023.
How do I get the Slimming-diet expert meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Slimming-diet expert” is a common card of the French Politics 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 Slimming-diet expert card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Humour et politique : Xavier Bertrand dans le palmarès des phrases de l’année · Prix de l'auto-dérision en politique, Xavier Bertrand donne rendez-vous à Lillarious · Xavier Bertrand · checked on October 8, 2026.
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