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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Der Tischdeckentrick” is a common card of the German Memes pack, number 34 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 “Der Tischdeckentrick” meme mean?
The phrase describes an ambitious attempt that collapses spectacularly despite visibly serious preparation. It's used to mock someone who promises an impressive feat and ends up watching everything fall apart, literally or figuratively.
Where does the “Der Tischdeckentrick” meme come from?
The video features Michel & Sven, a duo known for a series of failed-trick clips posted online, including a “Trampolintrick” attempt that also became popular. In “Der Tischdeckentrick,” one of them tries to yank a set tablecloth out from under the dishes in one quick motion, a classic trick meant to leave everything standing, but the attempt turns into an amateur-filmed disaster. One version was even explicitly labeled as staged (“FAKE - FAIL”) in its own title, which didn't stop the clip from widely circulating as a comic reference for failed magic-trick attempts.
How to use the “Der Tischdeckentrick” meme
- The phrase gets quoted for any attempted trick or feat that fails spectacularly.
- An overly ambitious, badly prepared plan gets compared to the tablecloth trick.
- It's used to caption an amateur home-fail video.
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The “Der Tischdeckentrick” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 034 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #150 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Der Tischdeckentrick” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Der Tischdeckentrick 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 “Der Tischdeckentrick” video show?
It shows the duo Michel & Sven attempting to pull a set tablecloth out from under dishes without knocking them over, a classic trick that turns into a comic disaster.
Who are Michel & Sven?
They are a duo known for a series of failed-trick videos posted online, including the tablecloth clip and another one on a trampoline.
Was the trick really a failure or staged?
At least one version of the clip was explicitly labeled as staged in its own title, which doesn't stop the phrase from meaning a comic failure.
Why did this video spread so widely?
The contrast between the serious preparation for the trick and its spectacular failure was funny, a classic hook for online fail videos.
How do I get the Der Tischdeckentrick meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Der Tischdeckentrick” 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 Der Tischdeckentrick card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Tischdeckentrick (FAKE - FAIL) · checked on October 30, 2026.
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