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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “As anecdotal as 1.7%” is a rare card of the French Politics pack, number 37 of the collection, and the 56th 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 “As anecdotal as 1.7%” meme mean?
This expression mocks the uselessness or weakness of a presence perceived as insignificant. It highlights a gap between assumed status and concrete reality. The dominant emotion is ironic contempt, used to belittle the interlocutor by recalling a public electoral failure.
Where does the “As anecdotal as 1.7%” meme come from?
The origin dates back to Tuesday, May 31, 2022, during Anne Hidalgo's return to her first Paris Council meeting after the presidential election. Rachida Dati, leader of the right-wing opposition group, criticized the mayor for participating less than 20%. She then said: "Your presence here is as anecdotal as your presidential score, 1.7%." Hidalgo retorted by pointing out that Dati had won an election. The video of this altercation spread rapidly on social media and was picked up by national news outlets, turning this cutting remark into an immediate reference for futile political absences.
- 2022The remark was made at the Paris Council on May 31 and went viral immediately.
How to use the “As anecdotal as 1.7%” meme
- Use this phrase to describe a colleague's minimal attendance at a pointless meeting.
- Cite this example to mock digital influence considered negligible compared to expectations.
- Use the formula to remind someone that physical presence does not compensate for a lack of real impact.
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The “As anecdotal as 1.7%” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 037 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | French Politics pack |
| Fame | 79/100 · #56 of 127 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “As anecdotal as 1.7%” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; As anecdotal as 1.7% 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
Who said as anecdotal as 1.7%?
Rachida Dati said this to Anne Hidalgo during a Paris Council meeting in May 2022.
Why did Dati mention 1.7%?
This figure corresponds to Hidalgo's score in the presidential election, used as a comparison for failure.
When did the meme as anecdotal as 1.7% come out?
The content appeared in May 2022 following the broadcast of the video of the altercation at the Paris Council.
How do I get the As anecdotal as 1.7% meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “As anecdotal as 1.7%” 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 As anecdotal as 1.7% card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: VIDÉOS - Comment Rachida Dati a transformé le Conseil de Paris en tribune anti-Hidalgo · VIDEO- Les punchlines de Rachida Dati à Anne Hidalgo | The Women's Voices · "On me dit non, je dis oui" : comment Rachida Dati a fait de son style ... · checked on October 8, 2026.
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