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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “ERIKA!” is a rare card of the Memes Germany pack, number 301 of the collection, and the 1st best-known meme of its 2 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “ERIKA!” meme mean?
“Erika” is above all a catchy marching song, with its chanted rhythm and pauses filled by stamping feet. On social media the tune circulates as a widely reused sound. Its past as a Wehrmacht soldiers’ song, then its adoption by far-right circles, makes its use controversial, and many consider it inappropriate.
Where does the “ERIKA!” meme come from?
“Erika”, also known by its first line “Auf der Heide”, is a marching song with words and music by Herms Niel, published in 1938 by the firm Carl Louis Oertel in Großburgwedel. It is the love song of a man longing for his sweetheart, compared to heather, and the Wehrmacht used it as a soldier song, including during the Second World War. After the Oktoberfest of 23 September 2023, it was banned from TikTok and Instagram.
- 1938“Erika” is composed by Herms Niel and published by the firm Carl Louis Oertel.
- 23 September 2023The song sparks controversy at the Oktoberfest; it is then banned from TikTok and Instagram.
How to use the “ERIKA!” meme
- Explain to a friend where the tune looping in a video comes from.
- Check a sound’s origin before reusing it on social media.
- Cite “Erika” as an example of songs whose history is problematic.
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The “ERIKA!” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 301 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes Germany pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #1 of 2 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @weshalhors |
How to get the “ERIKA!” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; ERIKA! comes out of the Memes Germany 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
What kind of song is Erika?
It is a German marching song composed in 1938 by Herms Niel and used by Wehrmacht soldiers, notably during the Second World War.
Who composed Erika?
Herms Niel, a German composer, wrote both the words and the music of the song, published in 1938.
Why is Erika controversial?
It is tied to the Wehrmacht and has been taken up by far-right circles, which makes its use sensitive. It was banned from TikTok and Instagram after the Oktoberfest of 23 September 2023.
How do I get the ERIKA! meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “ERIKA!” is a rare card of the Memes Germany 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 ERIKA! card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Erika (song) - Wikipedia · Erika (chanson) - Wikipédia · Herms Niel - Wikipedia · checked on November 1, 2026.
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