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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Can you twerk?” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 1431 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3511 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Can you twerk?” meme mean?
The meme points at a remark that is badly out of place, dropped at the worst moment. It is used for an awkward line at a ceremony, a meeting or any occasion that called for seriousness. Quoting “Tu sais twerker ?” means describing a joke that falls flat and the discomfort after it. The episode also fed wider discussion about how women in sport are addressed.
Where does the “Can you twerk?” meme come from?
On 3 December 2018, Norway’s Ada Hegerberg won the first women’s Ballon d’Or. During the ceremony, French DJ Martin Solveig, who was co-hosting, asked her whether she could twerk. She answered no, and the scene was quickly relayed by the press and social media under headlines about an awkward moment. Clips were published by outlets such as France 24 and the Daily Mail, and the exchange became a go-to reference for public embarrassment.
- 3 December 2018Ada Hegerberg receives the first women’s Ballon d’Or; Martin Solveig asks whether she can twerk.
How to use the “Can you twerk?” meme
- Quote “Can you twerk?” for the worst possible thing to say at a ceremony.
- Reply with this meme to a badly judged joke in a meeting.
- Caption an uncomfortable silence after a clumsy remark.
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The “Can you twerk?” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1431 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3511 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @kleis |
How to get the “Can you twerk?” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Can you twerk? comes out of the Memes FR pack as a rare 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 10 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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
Who asked “Can you twerk?”?
DJ Martin Solveig, co-host of the 2018 Ballon d’Or ceremony, according to news coverage.
Who was asked?
Ada Hegerberg, first winner of the women’s Ballon d’Or, on 3 December 2018.
Why did it become a meme?
It was widely seen as inappropriate for a formal moment, and the exchange was shared heavily online.
How do I get the Can you twerk? meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Can you twerk?” is a rare 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 Can you twerk? card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Ada Hegerberg – Wikipédia · Malaise lors de la cérémonie du Ballon d’Or – FRANCE 24 (YouTube) · checked on October 18, 2026.
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