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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Perlimpinpin powder” is an epic card of the French Politics pack, number 69 of the collection, and the 10th 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 “Perlimpinpin powder” meme mean?
The phrase originally described a miraculous remedy sold by quacks. In this context, it mocks political promises considered unrealistic or hollow. The associated emotion is skepticism towards arguments viewed as magical but empty of substance.
Where does the “Perlimpinpin powder” meme come from?
The expression originates from the televised debate between candidates for the French presidential election, broadcast on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, on TF1 and France 2. Emmanuel Macron, then a candidate, used this phrase in response to measures proposed by Marine Le Pen regarding counter-terrorism and borders. He asserted that these solutions were comparable to magic powder sold by impostors, devoid of real effectiveness. The sequence quickly circulated on the Internet, particularly on Twitter, where users commented on the use of vocabulary deemed outdated. Although the exact origin of the first video publication is unknown, the media impact was immediate, transforming this reply into a symbol of rejection for hollow political promises.
- May 3, 2017Broadcast of the presidential debate pitting Emmanuel Macron against Marine Le Pen on TF1 and France 2.
How to use the “Perlimpinpin powder” meme
- Use the quote to ridicule a technical solution presented as a miracle but ineffective.
- Cite the expression to highlight the illusory nature of a commercial or political promise.
- Employ the term ironically to qualify a logical argument judged devoid of any practical value.
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The “Perlimpinpin powder” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 069 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | French Politics pack |
| Fame | 91/100 · #10 of 127 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Perlimpinpin powder” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Perlimpinpin powder 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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What does perlimpinpin powder mean?
It is an expression designating an illusory remedy or a solution with no real value, once sold by quacks.
Who said perlimpinpin powder?
Emmanuel Macron pronounced this phrase during the 2017 presidential debate against Marine Le Pen.
Perlimpinpin powder origin?
The expression comes historically from quack remedies; it was politically popularized by the 2017 debate.
Why did macron use this expression?
He wanted to characterize his opponent's proposals as ineffective illusions devoid of concrete substance.
How do I get the Perlimpinpin powder meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Perlimpinpin powder” 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 Perlimpinpin powder card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: VIDÉO - "Poudre de Perlimpinpin" : avant Macron, quel homme ... · LIVE PRÉSIDENTIEL - Macron a conclu la campagne par une (longue) émission chez Mediapart | TF1 Info · Mais d'où vient la poudre de perlimpinpin - Le Figaro · checked on October 8, 2026.
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