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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Frau Zehnbauer ruft an” is a common card of the German Memes pack, number 38 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 “Frau Zehnbauer ruft an” meme mean?
The phrase is used to label or caption any absurd, endless, or comically toned phone call, as a direct reference to this recording. People quote it to mock a phone conversation that spirals into total nonsense.
Where does the “Frau Zehnbauer ruft an” meme come from?
The recording captures a phone call placed by a woman named Zehnbauer to the Mannheim police, whose tone and course of events, seen by listeners as absurdly comic, turned it into a classic of German online audio humor. Popularized through repeated shares, the clip spawned “best of” compilations gathering its most-quoted moments, which still circulate on YouTube under the title “der legendäre Anruf” (“the legendary call”). Its cult status comes as much from the content of the call as from the tone of Mrs. Zehnbauer's voice, which became instantly recognizable to fans of German-language internet humor.
How to use the “Frau Zehnbauer ruft an” meme
- The name gets quoted to caption a phone call that spirals into total nonsense.
- An audio clip gets shared as a direct reference to “Frau Zehnbauer ruft an.”
- A pushy caller on the phone gets compared to Mrs. Zehnbauer.
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The “Frau Zehnbauer ruft an” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 038 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #150 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Frau Zehnbauer ruft an” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Frau Zehnbauer ruft an 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
Who is Frau Zehnbauer?
She's a woman whose phone call to the Mannheim police, seen as absurdly comic in tone and course of events, became a cult recording in German internet culture.
Why did this call become a meme?
Because the tone and content of the conversation were seen as unintentionally funny, leading to the clip being shared widely.
Where can you listen to this recording?
“Best of” compilations of the call circulate on YouTube under the title “der legendäre Anruf.”
Is this a real event?
Yes, it's a real recorded phone call that became a cult clip through repeated sharing.
How do I get the Frau Zehnbauer ruft an meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Frau Zehnbauer ruft an” 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 Frau Zehnbauer ruft an card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Frau Zehnbauer ruft an - der legendäre Anruf · checked on October 30, 2026.
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