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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “"I missed you!"” is a rare card of the French Politics pack, number 79 of the collection, and the 57th 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 “"I missed you!"” meme mean?
This meme expresses irony towards forced or clumsy familiarity. It mocks desperate attempts at emotional connection that seem theatrical. It is used to highlight the gap between a warm intention and a reception perceived as fake or ridiculous by the public.
Where does the “"I missed you!"” meme come from?
The meme originates from Valérie Pécresse's first major campaign rally for the 2022 French presidential election. The sequence dates back to Sunday, February 13, 2022, at the Zénith in Paris, before about 7,500 people. At the start of her speech, she appeared with arms wide open and declared: "Finally, we are together. I missed you! Thank you to the magnificent team of France accompanying me.". The video circulated massively on Twitter, inviting mockery. The gap between the phrase, intonation, and gestures was judged artificial or awkward. An academic analysis mentioned an inconsistency between gesture and speech giving the speech opening a masquerade-like air. The original creator and exact viral date are unknown.
- February 13, 2022Valérie Pécresse delivers the line during her first rally at the Zénith in Paris.
How to use the “"I missed you!"” meme
- Use this quote to parody a professional reconciliation that seems overly scripted.
- Employ it when someone arrives late with exaggerated theatricality.
- Use it to criticize a public figure's clumsy attempt at proximity.
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The “"I missed you!"” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | French Politics pack |
| Fame | 78/100 · #57 of 127 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “"I missed you!"” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; "I missed you!" 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 i missed you meme mean?
It refers to Valérie Pécresse's line at her 2022 rally, which went viral due to its perceived fake tone.
I missed you pecresse origin?
The phrase comes from her campaign inauguration speech at the Zénith in Paris in February 2022.
Why is i missed you a meme?
The intonation and open gestures created a disconnect seen as artificial, generating online mockery.
How do I get the "I missed you!" meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “"I missed you!"” 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 "I missed you!" card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: "Je veux porter un nouvel espoir : celui d'une nouvelle France ... · Valérie Pécresse : cette vidéo qui fait mourir de rire les internautes · Valérie Pécresse, discours de campagne au Zénith ... · checked on October 8, 2026.
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