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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Poutine EH EH EH” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 3125 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3507 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Poutine EH EH EH” meme mean?
This video expresses a spontaneous celebration blending humor and sports diplomacy. The footballers use this simple refrain to mark their joy while integrating the head of state into their victory ritual. It is an international camaraderie moment turned into a festive jingle by the public.
Where does the “Poutine EH EH EH” meme come from?
The incident took place on July 15, 2018, the day after France won the World Cup final against Croatia. Vladimir Putin visited the players in the locker room at the Allianz Riviera in Nice, accompanied by Emmanuel Macron. Benjamin Mendy and Paul Pogba climbed onto a table to start the chant. Ousmane Dembélé, Samuel Umtiti, and Corentin Tolisso joined this collective improvisation. The sequence was filmed discreetly then spread massively on Twitter starting July 16, 2018. General media outlets like CNEWS and RMC Sport quickly picked up the story. The recording does not come from a specific TV show but from a private capture that went public through digital virality.
- July 15, 2018The French national team chants Vladimir Putin's name in the locker room after winning the World Cup.
- July 16, 2018The video spreads massively on Twitter before being covered by national press.
How to use the “Poutine EH EH EH” meme
- Use this refrain to set the rhythm at a party or friendly gathering among colleagues.
- Cite this anecdote to illustrate unexpected diplomatic encounters during major sporting events.
- Parody a situation where a group collectively adopts an absurd or political slogan.
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The “Poutine EH EH EH” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 3125 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3507 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @quechua |
How to get the “Poutine EH EH EH” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Poutine EH EH EH comes out of the Memes FR 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.
The reprint of the “Poutine EH EH EH” card
The “Poutine EH EH EH” card was reprinted as Rare (No. 3,688). A reprint is the same meme printed again, with a number of its own and a higher rarity than its first printing, which was common. Its face reads “Reprinted card · Higher rarity”.
Every printing is dealt in the packs of the Memes FR pack, each at its own rarity: the higher it is, the rarer the card is to pull. Copies of the first printing already pulled stay as they are, and any printing counts toward completing a set.
MyMemeCards reprints a meme when it deserves more than the rarity of its first printing, such as a classic that became iconic after it came out: the reprint gives it a place among the most sought-after cards without taking anything from the players who already had it.
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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 ≤ 0.1%, 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 putin eh eh eh mean?
It refers to a spontaneous chant by French players toward the Russian president present in the locker room. It symbolizes a joyful and unexpected celebration during an official visit.
Who sang putin in the locker room?
Benjamin Mendy and Paul Pogba started the movement from a table. Other players like Dembélé and Umtili participated in this collective improvisation.
Where is the putin meme video?
It comes from the locker room at the Allianz Riviera in Nice. It was first shared on social media before being widely covered by the media.
How do I get the Poutine EH EH EH meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Poutine EH EH EH” is a common card of the Memes FR 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 Poutine EH EH EH card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Vidéo : quand les Bleus «ambiancent» Vladimir Poutine dans leur vestiaire · Coupe du Monde 2018 : Les Bleus champions du Monde chantaient à la gloire de Poutine · Coupe du monde 2018 : actualité, direct des matchs, résultats... · checked on October 21, 2026.
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