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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “My dear compatriots” is a common card of the French Politics pack, number 57 of the collection, and the 78th 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 “My dear compatriots” meme mean?
This satirical format plays on the candidate's verbal obsession. By exaggerating his habit, it creates an absurd situation where saying the phrase triggers a supernatural appearance. The humor arises from the contrast between the solemnity of the address and the banality of the political context, thus ridiculing the rhetorical habits of candidates during major televised debates.
Where does the “My dear compatriots” meme come from?
The phenomenon originates on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, during the debate featuring eleven candidates for the French presidency. Broadcast live on BFMTV and CNews, hosted by Ruth Elkrief and Laurence Ferrari, this event marked national media history. During his interventions, Jean Lassalle began each of his responses with "My dear compatriots." This repeated insistence, pronounced with a specific tone, immediately caught the public's attention. Quickly, the formula went viral on Twitter. Internet users diverted this language habit to create urban legends. The specific meme adopted the schema of supernatural rituals: repeating the phrase three times in front of a mirror would make the candidate appear. Although the exact origin video is untraceable, massive circulation on social media anchored this joke in the French digital culture of the election.
- April 4, 2017Broadcast of the eleven-candidate presidential debate on BFMTV and CNews.
How to use the “My dear compatriots” meme
- Use this meme to criticize a political speech that seems too scripted or repetitive without offering new content.
- Employ it ironically in a conversation when someone starts a sentence with an excessively formal or artificial greeting.
- Use it to remind someone that they constantly use the same cliché expression in their daily exchanges.
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The “My dear compatriots” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | French Politics pack |
| Fame | 72/100 · #78 of 127 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “My dear compatriots” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; My dear compatriots 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
My dear compatriots meme origin?
The phrase comes from the French presidential debate of April 4, 2017. Jean Lassalle used it systematically to introduce his interventions.
Why does jean lassalle say my dear compatriots?
It was a personal stylistic mark aimed at creating a direct and solemn link with the electorate. The excessive repetition provoked mockery.
My dear compatriots meaning?
In the meme, it refers to a humorous urban legend. Saying the phrase three times in front of a mirror would make the candidate appear.
Who is ruth elkrief debate 2017?
She was one of the two main hosts of the 2017 presidential debate, alongside Laurence Ferrari, on BFMTV.
How do I get the My dear compatriots meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “My dear compatriots” 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 My dear compatriots card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: On a regardé le débat avec les primo-votants : «Asselineau, il s’est cru sur Tinder» · "Le Grand Débat" : le gimmick "Mes chers compatriotes" de Jean Lassalle a inspiré Twitter | TF1 INFO · Jean Lassalle : ses deux phrases au grand débat qui font rire la toile · checked on October 8, 2026.
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