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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “TV-set bullshit” is a common card of the French Politics pack, number 32 of the collection, and the 49th 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 “TV-set bullshit” meme mean?
The phrase contrasts perceived private honesty with public political artifice. It is used to label official statements as insincere, scripted, or purely performative, implying that the truth is only spoken off-camera or in informal settings.
Where does the “TV-set bullshit” meme come from?
On February 15, 2018, Laurent Wauquiez spoke at EM Lyon in Écully. He asked students not to film or tweet his lecture. He stated that if they recorded him, he would only tell them "the bullshit I can spout on a media set." A student secretly recorded the session. Journalist Paul Larrouturou obtained the audio. The show Quotidien, hosted by Yann Barthès on TMC, broadcast excerpts on Friday, February 16, 2018. The clip spread rapidly online, highlighting the gap between political rhetoric and private speech.
- 15 February 2018Laurent Wauquiez delivers the quote during his lecture at EM Lyon.
- 16 February 2018Quotidien airs the first excerpts from the secret recording.
How to use the “TV-set bullshit” meme
- Use the term to dismiss an official press release as hollow or rehearsed.
- Reference the quote during discussions to highlight a lack of candor from a speaker.
- Describe any public statement as merely cosmetic or designed for image management.
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The “TV-set bullshit” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | French Politics pack |
| Fame | 80/100 · #49 of 127 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “TV-set bullshit” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; TV-set bullshit 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 tv-set bullshit mean?
It refers to a 2018 remark by Laurent Wauquiez. He contrasted his private words with public political declarations he considered artificial.
Who said tv-set bullshit?
Laurent Wauquiez, then president of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regional council, made these comments to students.
Tv-set bullshit origin?
The meme stems from a secretly recorded class. Excerpts were revealed by the show Quotidien in February 2018.
How do I get the TV-set bullshit meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “TV-set bullshit” 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 TV-set bullshit card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Le cours garanti "sans bullshit" de Laurent Wauquiez à l' ... · Les propos très embarrassants du professeur Wauquiez à l’EM Lyon · TMC en streaming - Page {{page.number}} | TF1+ · checked on October 8, 2026.
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