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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Says Who?” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22275 of the collection, and the 151st best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Says Who?” meme mean?
This meme expresses haughty skepticism or a refusal to accept established facts, even when the interlocutor insists. It captures the absurdity of someone challenging objective data through verbal defiance. The dominant emotion is mockery toward arrogance or willful ignorance. It is used to highlight that an assertion lacks proof or that its author rejects reality.
Where does the “Says Who?” meme come from?
The meme originates from a televised interview aired on August 17, 2016, on CNN’s _The Situation Room_. Journalist Brianna Keilar interviewed Michael Cohen, a lawyer and occasional spokesperson for Donald Trump during the US presidential campaign. Keilar informed Cohen that the Trump campaign was “down” according to polls. Cohen replied dismissively: “Says who?” When Keilar clarified “Polls,” then “Most of them… all of them,” Cohen repeated his response and asked which polls were concerned. This interaction, marked by Cohen’s stubborn repetition and Keilar’s visible disbelief, quickly spread across social media. The phrase became a symbol of the perceived absurdity in the political rhetoric of that period, summarizing denial in the face of factual data.
- August 17, 2016Broadcast of the controversial interview between Brianna Keilar and Michael Cohen on CNN.
How to use the “Says Who?” meme
- Use this meme to ridicule someone who denies verified statistics or facts without providing counterarguments.
- Employ it in a conversation to respond sarcastically to an assertion presented as obvious but arbitrarily challenged.
- Share it to illustrate the absurdity of a situation where a person refuses to accept reality despite overwhelming evidence.
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The “Says Who?” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22275 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 59/100 · #151 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Says Who?” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Says Who? comes out of the Memes World series 75 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
Says who meme origin?
The meme comes from an interview with Michael Cohen on CNN on August 17, 2016, where he responded “Says who?” to dismiss unfavorable polls for Trump.
Who is Michael Cohen Says who?
Michael Cohen was a lawyer and occasional spokesperson for Donald Trump. He uttered this phrase during a tense exchange with journalist Brianna Keilar.
Says who meme meaning?
It means an arrogant or ironic rejection of an assertion, especially when it relies on widely recognized facts or polls.
How do I get the Says Who? meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Says Who?” is a common card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Says Who? card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen to CNN: We’re Losing? ‘Says Who?’ · 10 TV Moments That Mattered in the 2016 Election · Psephology in Free Fall | Sam Kriss · checked on October 17, 2026.
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