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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Should've come to the debates” is a common card of the French Politics pack, number 65 of the collection, and the 90th 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 “Should've come to the debates” meme mean?
This meme expresses a firm refusal to give airtime to someone who did not participate in the initial debate. It highlights the hypocrisy or opportunism of a person wishing to intervene afterwards without respecting the rules of engagement or prior commitments. The dominant emotion is annoyance at a lack of legitimacy.
Where does the “Should've come to the debates” meme come from?
The excerpt comes from the French legislative election runoff broadcast on France 2 on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Hosted by Laurent Delahousse and Anne-Sophie Lapix, the panel features Marine Tondelier, National Secretary of The Ecologists, responding to Jean-Philippe Tanguy, a deputy from the National Rally. Tanguy interrupts Tondelier while she is speaking. She retorts: “You’ve heard enough from you! If you want to talk, you should have come to the debates.” This remark refers to national and local debates that some RN candidates allegedly refused or cancelled, as well as Jordan Bardella’s absence in a specific debate against Tondelier. The video spread rapidly online through various media and social networks, although the exact original source of the virality remains unknown.
How to use the “Should've come to the debates” meme
- Use this phrase to remind a colleague that they must attend meetings beforehand rather than commenting afterwards.
- Respond ironically to an internet user who arrives late in an online discussion to criticize points they haven't read.
- Quote this extract to highlight the absurdity of someone demanding a right they voluntarily ignored before.
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The “Should've come to the debates” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 065 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | French Politics pack |
| Fame | 66/100 · #90 of 127 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Should've come to the debates” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Should've come to the debates 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
Who said should've come to the debates?
Marine Tondelier, National Secretary of The Ecologists, delivered this line during a televised debate on France 2 on July 7, 2024.
Contexte il fallait venir aux débats France 2?
The phrase is launched at Jean-Philippe Tanguy (RN) who interrupts Tondelier during an election evening hosted by Delahousse and Lapix.
Why should've come to the debates?
Tondelier reminds Tanguy that he did not participate in the scheduled debates, unlike other candidates, which undermines his legitimacy to intervene.
Origin of the meme should've come to the debates?
The meme originates directly from the video capture of the televised exchange on July 7, 2024, widely shared on social networks the following day.
How do I get the Should've come to the debates meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Should've come to the debates” 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 Should've come to the debates card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: «Si vous vouliez parler, il fallait venir au débat» : Marine Tondelier ... · Rétro 2024 : le top 5 des plus gros clashs à la télévision · Actualités : Face à face - page 60 · checked on October 8, 2026.
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