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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “I'm working!” is a rare card of the French Politics pack, number 113 of the collection, and the 104th 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'm working!” meme mean?
The image expresses a cynical detachment from ground reality. Ciotti's smile contrasts with his political isolation within his own party. The meme highlights hypocrisy or perceived inefficiency, turning a factual statement into an absurd performance. It emphasizes the gap between words and visible actions.
Where does the “I'm working!” meme come from?
The scene occurred on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at the headquarters of Les Républicains in Paris. Éric Ciotti, then excluded from the movement, appears at his window facing journalists. When asked about his activities, he briefly replies with "I'm working." On the same day, he posts a short video on X showing his nearly empty desk, accompanied by epic music and the caption "At work for France!" This visual and auditory juxtaposition immediately sparked online ridicule. The fixed image of the smile at the window quickly becomes the main visual symbol of the meme phenomenon.
- June 13, 2024Éric Ciotti answers journalists from the LR headquarters window.
How to use the “I'm working!” meme
- Share this image under a photo of a messy desk to highlight apparent inaction.
- Use it in a sarcastic comment when someone claims to be very busy without showing anything.
- Pair it with a video of someone looking out the window to mimic the detached posture.
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The “I'm working!” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | French Politics pack |
| Fame | 60/100 · #104 of 127 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “I'm working!” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; I'm working! 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 the I'm working meme mean?
It is an ironic critique of a work posture perceived as empty or theatrical.
Who is Eric Ciotti?
He is a French politician, former president of Les Républicains, filmed here isolated in his offices.
Where was the I'm working video filmed?
At the Paris headquarters of the Les Républicains party, Place du Palais-Bourbon, in June 2024.
How do I get the I'm working! meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “I'm working!” 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 I'm working! card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Législatives 2024 : chez Les Républicains, Eric Ciotti s' ... · Chez Les Républicains, le roitelet Eric Ciotti s’accroche à son rocher · LR : Éric Ciotti saisit la justice, un nouveau bureau convoqué pour « valider » son exclusion · checked on October 8, 2026.
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