Nicolas Sarkozy Crashed Out Of The Election, And French Twitter Ripped The Piss

    The former French president is out of the 2017 race, having won less than 23 % of the vote in the right-wing primary. Cue jokes.

    by Luke Lewis, Jules Darmanin, Jennifer Padjemi

    In the wake of Nicolas Sarkozy's defeat in the primary, there were references to his much-mocked comments about schoolchildren who don't eat pork being forced to eat extra chips instead.

    Sabrina @Sabrina__Lili

    « Une réaction M.Sarkozy ? » #LaPrimaire

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    "So, do we still have the right to a double helping of chips, or has that ship sailed now?"

    C. Benoit-Gonin @Kocobe

    Du coup, on aura quand même le droit à une double ration de frites ou c'est mort de chez mort ? 🤔 J'avoue j'étais un peu hypé. 🍟🍟

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    Others commented on how he still faces corruption charges and could be arrested.

    « N.BUARi ® @Nadidou_b

    Sarkozy actuellement, attendant d'aller en prison #SarkozyTuEsVaincu

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    "Sarkozy right now, waiting to go to prison."

    "Come on, it's time to go, Mr Sarkozy." "VOTES ARE STILL BEING COUNTED, IT'S NOT OVER."

    Mr. Kaiz @MrKaiz

    "Allez c'est bon là, on va y aller M. Sarkozy. - IL RESTE 3 BUREAUX À DÉPOUILLER, CEST PAS ENCORE FINI." #LaPrimaire

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    "Open up!" "No, it's not over. I'm going to run in the German elections."

    Rayane @nonoleouf_

    -GENDARMERIE ! OUVREZ LA PORTE MONSIEUR SARKOZY ! -NON C'EST PAS FINI ! -OUVREZ ! -JE VAIS ME PRÉSENTER AUX ÉLECT… https://t.co/ETWxKKiiOC

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    There was rejoicing in the fact that the former president's big political comeback had ended in failure.

    Bryan Vigié ت @bryanvigie

    Rappel chrono : 2012 : Nicolas Sarkozy se retire de la vie politique 2016 : Nicolas Sarkozy est expulsé de la vie politique #LaPrimaire

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    "Reminder: 2012: Sarkozy retires from public life. 2016: Sarkozy is expelled from public life."

    Though others predicted he'd be back in politics before too long.

    L'Humour de Gauche @humourdegauche_

    Le discours d'adieu de Nicolas Sarkozy était aussi beau que son discours d'adieu de 2012. Hâte d'entendre celui de 2022. #Laprimaire

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    "Nicolas Sarkozy's farewell speech was as beautiful as his 2012 farewell speech. Can't wait to hear his speech in 2022."

    Sailor fée coco @LaSaleGarce

    Sarko : "j'arrête définitivement la politique" Sarko dans trois mois :

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    Sarko: "I have definitely quit politics."

    Sarko in three months:

    "Every time he loses Sarkozy says he'll quit for good... Like me when I drink too much."

    Flo @Flootoutcourt

    Sarkozy à chaque fois qu'il perd il annonce qu'il arrête définitivement... On dirait moi quand je prends une cuite

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    This person compared Sarkozy to a kid repeatedly flouncing off YouTube and then immediately coming back.

    Twitter: @WlLDERMlND

    Someone else drew a comparison with Manchester United's declining fortunes: "Sarkozy was president for four years and now he can't even get past the first round."

    Lino Treize @LinoTreize

    Sarkozy il a été président y'a 4 ans mais aujourd'hui il arrive même pas à passer la primaire on dirait Manchester United

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    Inevitably, there were references to the US presidential election: "If Sarkozy wins Florida, everything can still change."

    Théo Ribeton @theoddore

    Si Sarkozy gagne la Floride tout peut encore basculer #laprimaire

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    Koh Lanta, the French version of Survivor, provided valuable meme fodder.

    Twitter: @G_Marchais_PCF

    And this GIF summed it all up. "Nicolas Sarkozy's political comeback."

    Nain Portekoi @Nain_Portekoi

    Bref, le retour en politique de Nicolas #Sarkozy. #LaPrimaire

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