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“You won't see him again” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

“You won't see him again!” is a famous quip delivered by French President François Hollande in February 2013.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 6 min read
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The “You won't see him again” meme, 2013

In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “You won't see him again” is a rare card of the French Politics pack, number 81 of the collection, and the 63rd 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 “You won't see him again” meme mean?

The meme is applied to mock an irrevocable disappearance, a definitive departure, or the removal of someone from a competition or workplace. It conveys cheeky satisfaction when an opponent is permanently sidelined.

Where does the “You won't see him again” meme come from?

The catchphrase originates from a video recorded on Saturday, February 23, 2013, during the Paris Agricultural Show. While visiting the venue for the first time as president, François Hollande engaged with a child who mentioned having never seen Nicolas Sarkozy. Hollande jokingly retorted with a smile, “Well, you won't see him again!”. Broadcast by press cameras that same day, the comment aimed at his 2012 election rival drew laughs from onlookers but sparked indignation among conservative politicians from Sarkozy's party.

  1. February 23, 2013François Hollande delivers the witty comeback to a child at the Paris Agricultural Show, irritating opposition leaders.

How to use the “You won't see him again” meme

  • Reacting when an abrasive coworker leaves a company permanently after getting dismissed.
  • Teasing a friend whose favorite character was written out of a television series.
  • Pointing out the permanent discontinuation of a competitor's failed product line.

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The “You won't see him again” card in MyMemeCards

"You won't see him again!" card
NumberNo. 081
RarityRare
CollectionFrench Politics pack
Fame77/100 · #63 of 127
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the French Politics pack: 127 cards
  • Common4535%
  • Rare4737%
  • Epic2016%
  • Legendary107.9%
  • Mythic53.9%

How to get the “You won't see him again” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; You won't see him again 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

Where does the quote “You won't see him again!” come from?

It comes from an exchange between French President François Hollande and a child at the 2013 Paris Agricultural Show.

Who was François Hollande referring to in this clip?

He was referring to former President Nicolas Sarkozy, who had recently lost the presidential election and stepped back from office.

Why did the reaction cause controversy?

Opposition figures from the UMP criticized the remark, calling it disrespectful toward his predecessor and inappropriate in front of an infant.

How do I get the You won't see him again meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “You won't see him again” 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 You won't see him again card?

It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: VIDEO. Hollande à un enfant: Sarkozy ? «Tu ne le verras plus !» · La blague de Hollande qui ne fait pas rire l'UMP · Flop : François Hollande : la phrase qui tue · checked on October 8, 2026.

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