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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “"We take the Bastille, we start the revolution"” is a rare card of the French Politics pack, number 98 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 “"We take the Bastille, we start the revolution"” meme mean?
The image transfers revolutionary intensity from history to contemporary activism. It symbolizes youth determination against current social or political issues. The dominant emotion is a call for collective action, mixing gravity with theatrical emphasis. Using it highlights the desire to overturn the status quo or mark a decisive point in a social conflict, often with dark humor or self-deprecation about the scale of means involved.
Where does the “"We take the Bastille, we start the revolution"” meme come from?
The visual comes from a video filmed on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Place de la Bastille in Paris, during a student gathering. Participants chanted “Today we retake the Bastille” and displayed a banner announcing “Revolution 2.0 — Meeting Oct 17”. The exact phrasing “We take the Bastille, we make the revolution” is not confirmed by journalistic sources which report the chanted slogan instead. The identity of the protester with the blue scarf remains unknown. The initial publication platform and precise broadcast time are undocumented. The historical reference serves to give an epic scope to a contemporary school mobilization, creating a symbolic bridge between popular revolt of the 18th century and modern student struggles.
How to use the “"We take the Bastille, we start the revolution"” meme
- Share the video with the text to comment on a recent strike or protest with irony.
- Use the image as an avatar or signature in activist forums to display youth engagement.
- Quote the phrase in a political debate to underline the perceived urgency of a major structural change.
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The “"We take the Bastille, we start the revolution"” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | French Politics pack |
| Fame | 60/100 · #104 of 127 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “"We take the Bastille, we start the revolution"” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; "We take the Bastille, we start the revolution" 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 we take the bastille meme mean?
This expression borrows the 1789 event to describe a contemporary mobilization. It aims to give an epic and irreversible dimension to an actual collective action, often involving students or young people.
Who is the blue scarf protester bastille 2026?
The identity of the person filmed has not been revealed by available sources. Articles focus on the context of the October 8, 2026 rally in Paris rather than the specific individual.
Revolution 2.0 origin video?
The video was recorded on October 8, 2026, at Place de la Bastille in Paris. It shows a student mobilization where a banner announced a meeting for October 17.
We take the bastille meme real or fake?
It is indeed a reality filmed during a real gathering in October 2026. However, the exact phrasing of the meme may vary compared to the slogans actually chanted on site.
How do I get the "We take the Bastille, we start the revolution" meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “"We take the Bastille, we start the revolution"” 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 "We take the Bastille, we start the revolution" card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Vidéo "On reprend la Bastille" : à Paris, des jeunes manifestants surmotivés avec le 17 octobre en ligne de mire · Histoire des Français. La véritable histoire du 14 juillet · Vidéo. 'On reprend la Bastille' : à Paris, des jeunes manifestants surmotivés avec le 17 octobre en ligne de mire · checked on October 8, 2026.
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