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“"So, on your feet!"” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

"So, on your feet!" is a viral quote from Valérie Pécresse during a February 2022 rally.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 6 min read
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The “"So, on your feet!"” meme, 2022

In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “"So, on your feet!"” is a rare card of the French Politics pack, number 78 of the collection, and the 38th 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 “"So, on your feet!"” meme mean?

The phrase expresses contempt or ridicule towards an authority figure perceived as out of touch or pretentious. It highlights hypocrisy or incompetence when someone issues commands without credibility. Users employ it to mock futile or clumsy calls to action.

Where does the “"So, on your feet!"” meme come from?

The meme originates from the first major campaign rally of Valérie Pécresse, a Republican candidate in the 2022 French presidential election. The event took place at the Zénith de Paris on February 13, 2022. During her speech, the candidate shouted "On your feet!" in a tone widely criticized as unnatural. The performance was heavily mocked for its lack of ease. The video clip quickly circulated online, isolating this specific gesture and words. Although the original call aimed at political mobilization around the theme "France standing up," internet users hijacked the phrase. They created satirical GIFs and edits, transforming this serious appeal into an object of collective derision.

  1. February 13, 2022Valérie Pécresse delivers the speech at the Zénith de Paris during her campaign rally.

How to use the “"So, on your feet!"” meme

  • Use this image to mock a boss giving unrealistic orders.
  • Employ it to ironically comment on politicians whose promises seem disconnected from reality.
  • Use it to ridicule any leadership attempt perceived as forced or clumsy.

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The “"So, on your feet!"” card in MyMemeCards

"So, on your feet!" card
NumberNo. 078
RarityRare
CollectionFrench Politics pack
Fame84/100 · #38 of 127
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the French Politics pack: 127 cards
  • Common4535%
  • Rare4737%
  • Epic2016%
  • Legendary107.9%
  • Mythic53.9%

How to get the “"So, on your feet!"” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; "So, on your feet!" 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

So on your feet meme meaning?

This phrase comes from a 2022 speech by Valérie Pécresse. It is used to mock her awkward performance and rhetorical style.

Who is valerie pecresse?

Valérie Pécresse is a French politician. She ran as a candidate in the 2022 French presidential elections under the Republicans party.

So on your feet meme origin?

The meme originates from a political rally held in Paris in February 2022. The phrase was taken out of context to go viral.

How do I get the "So, on your feet!" meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “"So, on your feet!"” 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 "So, on your feet!" card?

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

Sources: Du "Debout !" de Pécresse au "Finito" de Macron, une présidentielle riche en Gifs et mèmes · fr.wikipedia.org · wiki · Valérie_PécresseValérie Pécresse — Wikipédia · [Vidéo] Critiquée après son meeting au Zénith, Valérie Pécresse se dit victime de “machisme” · checked on October 8, 2026.

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