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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Die türkische Welle” is a common card of the German Memes pack, number 32 of the collection, and the 150th 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 “Die türkische Welle” meme mean?
The phrase evokes a burst of overwhelming collective enthusiasm, often quoted to describe or imitate an electric atmosphere in a crowd, a stadium, or even a party. People use it to label any particularly loud, synchronized human wave.
Where does the “Die türkische Welle” meme come from?
The video shows Turkish fans performing a stadium wave with striking energy, filmed during football-related celebrations among Turkish fan gatherings in Germany. The original clip circulated on YouTube under this title, widely shared and commented on for the intensity of the crowd movement. It spread beyond football fan circles and became a reference point for describing any unusually enthusiastic crowd wave.
How to use the “Die türkische Welle” meme
- Someone films a wave at a stadium or party and captions it “die türkische Welle.”
- The phrase is quoted to describe an electric, synchronized crowd atmosphere.
- People compare a group of fans' energy to the one in the original clip.
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The “Die türkische Welle” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #150 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Die türkische Welle” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Die türkische Welle comes out of the German Memes pack as a common 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 5 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 the “die türkische Welle” video show?
It shows Turkish football fans performing an unusually energetic wave in the stands during celebrations in Germany.
Why did this wave go viral?
The intensity and synchronization of the crowd movement struck viewers, who widely reshared the clip.
What does the phrase mean today?
It's used to describe any particularly enthusiastic and loud crowd wave, beyond the original football context.
Is the video tied to a specific match?
It's tied to gatherings of Turkish fans around football in Germany, without a single match being clearly identifiable.
How do I get the Die türkische Welle meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Die türkische Welle” is a common 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 Die türkische Welle card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Die Türkische Welle [Original] · checked on October 30, 2026.
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