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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “The manly rib steak” is a common card of the French Politics pack, number 26 of the collection, and the 87th 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 manly rib steak” meme mean?
The meme expresses defensive male identity reaction against what is perceived as feminist interference in traditional male pleasures. It transforms an ecological proposal into a public enemy. The humor relies on the visual absurdity of the destroyed grill, suggesting this eco-friendly stance directly threatens the Sunday grilling ritual and traditional masculinity.
Where does the “The manly rib steak” meme come from?
The source is an intervention by Sandrine Rousseau, a European Greens MP, at the party's summer meetings in Grenoble on Saturday, August 27, 2022. During a panel on meat consumption, she said: 'We need to change our mindset so that eating a rib steak cooked on a barbecue is no longer a symbol of virility.' She later clarified it was about collective representation, not a targeted attack. Social media amplified the controversy by isolating the catchy phrase, creating a simplified narrative of a woman attacking the male barbecue.
- 27 August 2022Sandrine Rousseau delivers the quote during the Europe Ecology-The Greens summer meetings in Grenoble.
How to use the “The manly rib steak” meme
- Share a photo of flames on a grill to comment on a decision seen as excessive or restrictive.
- Use the 'August 2022, Rousseau' format to mock any social regulation perceived as moralizing.
- Respond to environmental criticism by invoking this meme to highlight the gap between activist discourse and cultural realities.
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The “The manly rib steak” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 026 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | French Politics pack |
| Fame | 68/100 · #87 of 127 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “The manly rib steak” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; The manly rib steak 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
What does the manly rib steak meme mean?
It refers to a statement by Sandrine Rousseau in August 2022 about meat and virility, repurposed as an anti-eco satire.
Who is Rousseau in the barbecue meme?
It refers to Sandrine Rousseau, an EELV MP, not the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
Why are barbecues burning in the meme?
The image symbolizes the supposed destruction of traditional male pleasure following the critique of meat consumption.
How do I get the The manly rib steak meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “The manly rib steak” 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 The manly rib steak card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Le barbecue "symbole de virilité" : Fabien Roussel répond à Sandrine Rousseau · Le barbecue "symbole de virilité" : "Oui les hommes consomment ... · Sandrine Rousseau et l'entrecôte, « symbole de virilité · checked on October 8, 2026.
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