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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Was ist denn mit Karsten los?” is a legendary card of the German Memes pack, number 5 of the collection, and the 4th 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 “Was ist denn mit Karsten los?” meme mean?
People ask this question to imitate disproportionate worry over a mundane situation involving someone, in the very theatrical spirit of the 1&1 ads it comes from, often ironically.
Where does the “Was ist denn mit Karsten los?” meme come from?
This question is taken from German telecom provider 1&1's ad campaign, fronted by Marcell D'Avis since 2019 as the "head of customer satisfaction". In these exaggeratedly dramatic spots, a character named Karsten is at the center of a staged moment of worry, with the question "Was ist denn mit Karsten los?" asked with seriousness disproportionate to the actual stakes. This scene is part of a sequence of lines from the same campaign, each separately reused as a meme by internet users.
- 20191&1's ad campaign featuring Marcell D'Avis airs in Germany
How to use the “Was ist denn mit Karsten los?” meme
- What's going on with Karsten? asked over something completely minor.
- Exaggerated worry, pure Was ist denn mit Karsten los energy.
- 1&1 ad vibes, everyone's worried for no reason.
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The “Was ist denn mit Karsten los?” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 005 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 90/100 · #4 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 40 MemeCoins (120 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Was ist denn mit Karsten los?” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Was ist denn mit Karsten los? comes out of the German Memes pack as a legendary 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 40 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
What does Was ist denn mit Karsten los? mean?
It's a line from German 1&1 ads starring Marcell D'Avis, where worry about a character named Karsten is played up for comedic effect.
Where does this line come from?
It comes from the 1&1 ad campaign aired starting in 2019, known for its theatrical scenes.
Why did it become a meme?
Because the disproportionate worry over a mundane situation amused internet users who reused it.
How do I get the Was ist denn mit Karsten los? meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Was ist denn mit Karsten los?” is a legendary card of the German Memes 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 Was ist denn mit Karsten los? card?
It is a Legendary card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: 1&1 (entreprise) — Wikipédia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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