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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “I like couscous” is a common card of the French Politics pack, number 125 of the collection, and the 112th 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 “I like couscous” meme mean?
The meme highlights the comical contrast between merely enjoying a culinary dish and using that preference as supposed evidence of not being racist. Users deploy it sarcastically to ridicule any superficial claim of acceptance or tolerance toward Arab and North African cultures, exposing how simplistic and hollow such defense arguments can sound.
Where does the “I like couscous” meme come from?
The catchphrase originates from a November 13, 2024, broadcast on the French news channel BFMTV featuring then-Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau. During the interview, a journalist brought up a quip from comedian Yassine Belattar, who had joked that seeing the politician eat couscous proved he was not racist. Smiling, Retailleau replied that he liked couscous and called it an evening confession. The television segment later resurfaced in April 2025 across social media platforms, gaining massive viral traction through parodies, video edits, and ironic commentary mocking the politician’s earnest tone.
- November 13, 2024Bruno Retailleau utters the line during an interview on BFMTV.
- April 2025The footage resurfaces online and goes viral as a satirical reaction meme.
How to use the “I like couscous” meme
- Mocking someone who uses a trivial foreign interest to prove they are open-minded.
- Sharing the video clip sarcastically in response to political debates about integration.
- Dramatizing an ordinary food preference as if it were a major personal revelation.
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The “I like couscous” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 125 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | French Politics pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #112 of 127 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “I like couscous” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; I like couscous 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
Where does the “I like couscous” meme come from?
It comes from a live television interview with French politician Bruno Retailleau broadcast on BFMTV on November 13, 2024.
What does the meme mean?
It mocks the absurdity of using food appreciation as definitive proof that someone holds no prejudice against a specific culture.
When did it become popular?
The original TV broadcast aired in late 2024, but the clip only became widely viral across social networks in April 2025.
How do I get the I like couscous meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “I like couscous” 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 I like couscous card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Bruno Retailleau Fait Exploser Les Réseaux · #couscous Trending Hashtag on TikTok, see #couscous analytics · Je peux pas, J'ai Couscous · checked on October 8, 2026.
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