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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “"Get lost, you jerk"” is a rare card of the French Politics pack, number 74 of the collection, and the 5th 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 “"Get lost, you jerk"” meme mean?
This phrase embodies political contempt and verbal slips by leaders. It expresses a rude break in etiquette, often used ironically to describe an arrogant rejection or a blunt dismissal. The dominant emotion is shock at a head of state's audacity, turned into collective mockery.
Where does the “"Get lost, you jerk"” meme come from?
The scene took place on February 23, 2008, at the Agriculture Fair in Paris. Nicolas Sarkozy, then President of France, tried to shake hands with a visitor who refused, saying: "Ah no, don't touch me, you're dirty!" The leader immediately replied: "Get lost then," and added louder: "Get lost then, you jerk!" The sequence was filmed by Stéphane Puccini, a freelancer for the Youpress collective. It was posted that evening at 7:33 PM on LeParisien.fr before spreading widely on YouTube and Dailymotion. The video quickly reached hundreds of thousands, then millions of views, cementing the phrase in common vocabulary as a symbol of presidential arrogance.
- February 23, 2008The altercation occurred at the Agriculture Fair between Nicolas Sarkozy and a visitor.
- February 23, 2008The video was uploaded at 7:33 PM on LeParisien.fr by the Youpress collective.
How to use the “"Get lost, you jerk"” meme
- Use this quote to ironically criticize someone who rejects a proposal with excessive pride.
- Employ it in a debate to highlight a glaring lack of tact during a social interaction.
- Cite it to recall a historical example of political communication that went wrong.
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The “"Get lost, you jerk"” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | French Politics pack |
| Fame | 94/100 · #5 of 127 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “"Get lost, you jerk"” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; "Get lost, you jerk" comes out of the French Politics 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 0.8%, 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
What does get lost you jerk mean?
It refers to a phrase spoken by Nicolas Sarkozy in 2008 after a visitor refused to shake his hand, claiming his hands were dirty.
Who filmed get lost you jerk?
The scene was captured by Stéphane Puccini, a freelance journalist working for the Youpress collective.
Where did the get lost you jerk video come from?
The original video was published online that same evening on the website LeParisien.fr.
Get lost you jerk origin?
The expression comes from a real altercation that happened at the Agriculture Fair in Paris in February 2008.
How do I get the "Get lost, you jerk" meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “"Get lost, you jerk"” is a rare 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 "Get lost, you jerk" card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Dérapage, ratage et rattrapage de M. Sarkozy - Le Monde · « Casse-toi pauvre con » : Nicolas Sarkozy au Salon de l ... · "Casse toi pauvre con" · checked on October 8, 2026.
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