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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “"A crazy amount of dough"” is a rare card of the French Politics pack, number 1 of the collection, and the 1st 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 “"A crazy amount of dough"” meme mean?
The phrase translates to a very large sum of money, often implying it is excessive. In the meme context, it highlights the contrast between the president's informal vocabulary and the serious social topic discussed. It is used to critique or mock public spending deemed disproportionate to results.
Where does the “"A crazy amount of dough"” meme come from?
The video was filmed in the green salon of the Élysée Palace on June 11, 2018, before Macron’s speech at the Mutualité française. Shot by Ismaël Emelien, it was published on Twitter by Sibeth Ndiaye on the night of June 12, 2018. The president states: "We put a crazy amount of dough into minimum social benefits and people still don't make ends meet." This sequence, intended as communication content, generated massive buzz because the use of the familiar term "pognon" was unusual for a French head of state. The expression quickly became a media shorthand to comment on the social policy of the term.
How to use the “"A crazy amount of dough"” meme
- Use the phrase to criticize public spending perceived as unnecessary.
- Parody official communication styles by mixing formal and informal registers.
- Ironically comment on the gap between financial resources allocated and actual effectiveness of a social scheme.
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The “"A crazy amount of dough"” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | French Politics pack |
| Fame | 97/100 · #1 of 127 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “"A crazy amount of dough"” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; "A crazy amount of dough" 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 crazy amount of dough mean?
It is a French colloquial expression meaning a very large sum of money, often used to highlight high or excessive costs.
Who said crazy amount of dough?
Emmanuel Macron said this phrase during a preparatory video for his speech on poverty in June 2018.
Where does the meme crazy amount of dough come from?
It comes from an official video filmed at the Élysée and shared on social media in June 2018.
How do I get the "A crazy amount of dough" meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “"A crazy amount of dough"” 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 "A crazy amount of dough" card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: "Pognon de dingue" dans les minima sociaux · Un "pognon de dingue" dans les minimas sociaux · «Pognon de dingue» : Macron fait enfin du Trump sur les réseaux · checked on October 7, 2026.
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