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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Recette du Poulet Général Tao” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 4216 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3514 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Recette du Poulet Général Tao” meme mean?
The meme plays on a recipe that sounds serious before it swerves. People share it to warn that a video, voice note or message has a punchline you only get by going to the end. It also works as a nod to a well-known dish, used to launch a parody. The humour comes from the contrast between the earnest recipe tone and the unexpected finish.
Where does the “Recette du Poulet Général Tao” meme come from?
The dish is real: according to Wikipedia, General Tso’s chicken is made of small pieces of fried chicken coated in a thick sweet sauce, comes from Hunan cooking and was probably created by the Taiwanese chef Peng Chang-kuei in 1952. The meme itself rests on the card’s instruction to listen to the recipe until the end. The original video is not confirmed here; the fake recipe with a twist is a classic of online humour.
- 1952Probable creation of the dish by Peng Chang-kuei, per Wikipedia.
How to use the “Recette du Poulet Général Tao” meme
- Sending a voice note: “General Tso recipe, listen to the end.”
- Announcing a punchline: “It’s like the General Tso recipe.”
- Replying to a cooking tutorial: “Careful, it ends like the Tso chicken.”
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The “Recette du Poulet Général Tao” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 4216 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3514 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @kadok |
How to get the “Recette du Poulet Général Tao” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Recette du Poulet Général Tao 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.
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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 is the General Tso chicken recipe meme?
A recipe meme you must hear to the end because the conclusion is a surprise.
Is General Tso’s chicken real?
Yes, it is a Hunan-style fried chicken dish in sweet sauce, probably created in 1952 per Wikipedia.
Why listen to the end?
The joke comes from the serious tone contrasting with the unexpected ending.
How do I get the Recette du Poulet Général Tao meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Recette du Poulet Général Tao” 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 Recette du Poulet Général Tao card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Poulet du général Tao – Wikipédia · checked on October 29, 2026.
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