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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “#WithFewExceptions” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22360 of the collection, and the 246th 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 “#WithFewExceptions” meme mean?
The phrase highlights the hypocrisy or intellectual dishonesty behind a categorical claim undermined by a major exception. It transforms a technical clarification into an implicit admission of guilt or falsehood. Users apply this formula to absurd statements to show that the 'minor' exception invalidates the entire previous declaration. It is a sarcastic rhetorical tool demonstrating that the rule effectively does not exist.
Where does the “#WithFewExceptions” meme come from?
The meme appeared on Twitter on May 12, 2017, following an Associated Press tweet reporting statements from Donald Trump's lawyers. They claimed that tax declarations for the previous ten years revealed "no income of any type from Russian sources," adding only "with few exceptions." This vague phrasing immediately triggered mockery online. The cited exceptions included $12.2 million related to the Miss Universe contest in Moscow in 2013 and $95 million from the sale of a Florida estate to a Russian billionaire in 2008. Lawyers also mentioned sales or services destined for Russians or Russian entities. The joke consisted of presenting a categorical denial, then making it suspicious through a vague or considerable exception. The hashtag usage developed within minutes following the AP tweet.
- May 12, 2017Publication of the Associated Press tweet reporting Trump's lawyers' statement, triggering the hashtag usage.
How to use the “#WithFewExceptions” meme
- Add this hashtag under a political statement deemed misleading to highlight its internal contradictions.
- Use the phrase "with few exceptions" after stating an absolute rule, followed by a massive example that completely invalidates it.
- Share an official quote containing a vague reserve to ironically question its credibility with your audience.
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The “#WithFewExceptions” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 56/100 · #246 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “#WithFewExceptions” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; #WithFewExceptions 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
#WithFewExceptions meaning?
It is a satirical hashtag used to mock a categorical claim followed by a major exception that negates the general rule.
#WithFewExceptions origin?
The expression comes from a legal statement dated May 2017 concerning Donald Trump's finances, relayed by the Associated Press.
Who is Trump lawyer #WithFewExceptions?
Sources indicate it refers to Donald Trump's lawyers, without specifically naming the individual who made this exact phrase.
How do I get the #WithFewExceptions meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “#WithFewExceptions” 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 #WithFewExceptions card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: #WithFewExceptions | Know Your Meme · 'With Few Exceptions' Goes Viral After President Trump's Lawyer ... · Twitter Goes Nuts Over Claim That Trump Didn't Receive Income From Russia 'With Few Exceptions' · checked on October 17, 2026.
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