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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “The toothless” is an epic card of the French Politics pack, number 53 of the collection, and the 12th 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 “The toothless” meme mean?
The meme symbolizes political hypocrisy and social contempt. Internet users mobilize it to criticize out-of-touch politicians or to mock public relations disasters following damaging personal exposés.
Where does the “The toothless” meme come from?
In September 2014, author Valérie Trierweiler published the book “Merci pour ce moment”, alleging that President François Hollande privately described poor people as “the toothless” (“les sans-dents”). Although Hollande denied the claim and stated he was hurt by the accusation, social media seized on the phrase. By September 3, 2014, Twitter users popularized the hashtag #sansdents, creating parody profiles and heavily edited portraits of the politician.
- September 3, 2014Widespread viral explosion on Twitter around the #sansdents hashtag.
- September 2014Publication of the book “Merci pour ce moment” and Hollande’s public denial.
How to use the “The toothless” meme
- Reacting to political remarks deemed dismissive of low-income populations.
- Sharing satirical edits of officials caught in PR scandals.
- Referencing key controversies of the Hollande presidency on social media.
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- les sans dents meaning
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The “The toothless” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | French Politics pack |
| Fame | 90/100 · #12 of 127 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “The toothless” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; The toothless comes out of the French Politics pack as an epic 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 20 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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 toothless meme come from?
It originates from Valérie Trierweiler’s September 2014 memoir, where she alleged François Hollande used the phrase to describe poor people.
Did François Hollande admit to saying it?
No, he denied ever using the term and publicly expressed his hurt regarding the allegation.
How did it become an online meme?
Users on Twitter created humorous accounts and satirical edits mocking the controversy starting in early September 2014.
How do I get the The toothless meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “The toothless” is an epic 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 The toothless card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Pourquoi l'expression "les sans-dents" est un sérieux accroc dans la carrière de Hollande · Trierweiler-Hollande : d'où vient l'expression les "sans-dents" · "Sans-dents" : Hollande se justifie, Trierweiler enfonce le clou · checked on October 8, 2026.
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