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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Nur ein Bier” is a rare card of the German Memes pack, number 19 of the collection, and the 39th 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 “Nur ein Bier” meme mean?
People reuse this line to mimic an excuse repeated insistently while everything points to the opposite. It's the line you throw out, jokingly, to downplay an obvious mistake by swearing you're telling the truth with a confidence that convinces nobody. It also works as an inside joke to mock someone denying the obvious on a loop, getting more desperate each time.
Where does the “Nur ein Bier” meme come from?
The phrase comes from a filmed scene where a man, stopped by the police, insistently repeats that he only had one beer, in a pleading tone that clashes with the obvious truth. Picked up online, the line became a comedic quote for any repeated denial in the face of plain evidence.
How to use the “Nur ein Bier” meme
- He gets scolded for finishing the cake and jokingly swears "Nur ein Bier!" with his hands raised.
- In the group chat, whenever someone insistently denies the obvious, people answer with this line.
- She captions a funny traffic-stop video with just "Nur ein Bier!".
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The “Nur ein Bier” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 65/100 · #39 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Nur ein Bier” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Nur ein Bier comes out of the German Memes 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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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 Nur ein Bier mean?
It's a German line turned meme, taken from a scene where a man swears to the police he only had one beer. It's used to mock an insistent denial in the face of the obvious.
Where does the phrase come from?
It comes from a filmed scene where a man insistently repeats this excuse to police officers, in a pleading tone that convinces nobody.
When should you use it?
Whenever you want to jokingly deny an obvious mistake by swearing you're telling the truth with exaggerated confidence.
How do I get the Nur ein Bier meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Nur ein Bier” is a rare 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 Nur ein Bier card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Internet meme — Wikipedia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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