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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Salut mon pote” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 5527 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3493 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Salut mon pote” meme mean?
The original line is a warm, emotional goodbye to someone who has died. As a meme, the scene can also stand for a person who is simply missing from a gathering or situation. Its solemn delivery makes an amusing contrast when paired with an everyday departure or temporary absence. People use it to express that someone is missed, dramatize a goodbye, or offer a deliberately over-the-top tribute.
Where does the “Salut mon pote” meme come from?
The scene comes from a live France 2 special about Johnny Hallyday’s death, broadcast on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Michel Drucker spoke about the singer’s long career and their friendship. At the end of the program, standing before a photograph of Johnny, he delivered an emotional farewell and ended with “Salut mon pote.” The clip was widely shared after the broadcast, and the phrase became an internet reference. Available information does not identify the first platform where it was turned into a meme or the exact date that happened. The scene is reused to refer to someone who has died or is absent, sometimes in a humorous context.
- December 6, 2017France 2 airs a live special about Johnny Hallyday’s death, ending with Michel Drucker’s farewell.
How to use the “Salut mon pote” meme
- Announce a coworker’s departure with an intentionally dramatic farewell.
- Refer to someone missing from a meeting as though they were gone for good.
- Pay tribute to someone who is missed by echoing Michel Drucker’s emotional sign-off.
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The “Salut mon pote” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 5527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3493 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @avengedseb |
How to get the “Salut mon pote” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Salut mon pote comes out of the Memes FR pack as an epic 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 20 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 does “Salut mon pote” mean?
Michel Drucker used the phrase to say an affectionate goodbye to Johnny Hallyday. In the meme, it can also refer to someone who is absent or gone, sometimes humorously.
Where did the “Salut mon pote” meme come from?
It comes from a France 2 live special about Johnny Hallyday, broadcast on December 6, 2017. Michel Drucker ended his tribute with the phrase.
Who says “Salut mon pote” in the meme?
Michel Drucker says it while addressing Johnny Hallyday at the end of his televised tribute. The scene was later shared and reused online.
Is the “Salut mon pote” meme always about death?
No. The original scene is a farewell to someone who has died, but the meme is also used for ordinary absences. It can be repurposed for comic effect.
How do I get the Salut mon pote meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Salut mon pote” is an epic 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 Salut mon pote card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: www.gpaslaref.fr · post · salut-mon-pote“Salut mon pote” : l’adieu qui a marqué Internet · La France émue par les larmes de Drucker qui dit · Télévision : Michel Drucker désigne celui qui présentera ... · checked on November 5, 2026.
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