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“Wie siehst du denn aus?” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

"Wie siehst du denn aus?" ("What do you look like?") is a German-language meme taken from a remark thrown out with a mix of surprise and reproach over someone's appearance.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Wie siehst du denn aus?” is a rare card of the German Memes pack, number 20 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 “Wie siehst du denn aus?” meme mean?

People reuse this line to comment, with mock dismay, on someone or something's messy or ridiculous appearance. It works as an inside joke to gently mock a failed look, a weird outfit, or a visual result that's gone completely wrong. The reproachful-surprised tone of the original is kept as is to sharpen the comedic effect.

Where does the “Wie siehst du denn aus?” meme come from?

The phrase comes from a filmed scene where this question is asked of someone whose appearance is surprising, in a half-shocked, half-mocking tone that isn't really looking for an answer. Pulled out of context, the line became a ready-made quote for lightly commenting on any failed look. It has since circulated among friends whenever an outfit, a haircut, or a costume turns out more surprising than expected.

How to use the “Wie siehst du denn aus?” meme

  • He comes out of the shower with messy hair and his sister jokingly says "Wie siehst du denn aus?".
  • In the group chat, people caption a failed costume photo with a simple "Wie siehst du denn aus?".
  • She replies to a blurry selfie with just this line, to tease.

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The “Wie siehst du denn aus?” card in MyMemeCards

Wie siehst du denn aus? card
NumberNo. 020
RarityRare
CollectionGerman Memes pack
Fame65/100 · #39 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the German Memes pack: 300 cards
  • Common15150%
  • Rare11137%
  • Epic268.7%
  • Legendary93.0%
  • Mythic31.0%

How to get the “Wie siehst du denn aus?” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Wie siehst du denn aus? 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 Wie siehst du denn aus mean?

It's a German line turned meme, used to comment with mock dismay on someone's messy or ridiculous appearance.

Where does the phrase come from?

It comes from a filmed scene where this question is asked in a half-shocked, half-mocking tone over a surprising appearance.

When should you use it?

Whenever you want to jokingly, gently mock a failed look or an appearance that stands out for the wrong reasons.

How do I get the Wie siehst du denn aus? meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Wie siehst du denn aus?” 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 Wie siehst du denn aus? 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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