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“Lügen darf man nicht sagen” meme: meaning, origin and common card

"Lügen darf man nicht sagen" ("You're not allowed to say lies") comes from an amateur German video of two kids arguing over whether the word "lie" itself is allowed to be said.

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The “Lügen darf man nicht sagen” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Lügen darf man nicht sagen” is a common card of the German Memes pack, number 48 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 “Lügen darf man nicht sagen” meme mean?

The meme captures a childish argument that spirals into absurd, circular logic, where the rule being discussed ends up contradicting itself. People quote it during a disagreement that goes nowhere, or to fondly mock a child's logic applied as-is to a grown-up situation.

Where does the “Lügen darf man nicht sagen” meme come from?

The line comes from an amateur German video showing children in the middle of an argument about whether one is allowed to say the word "lügen" ("to lie"), which leads to an absurd exchange where the ban on lying gets mixed up with a ban on saying the word itself. The scene, filmed unscripted in a home setting, circulated online under the title "Der Neee Junge", named after another child present in the video, and was later reused in edits and remixes that extended its popularity beyond the original clip.

How to use the “Lügen darf man nicht sagen” meme

  • People quote it to comment on an argument that goes in circles without resolving.
  • It gets used as a caption for an absurd exchange where the logic contradicts itself.
  • It shows up to fondly mock childish logic applied to a serious situation.

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The “Lügen darf man nicht sagen” card in MyMemeCards

Lügen darf man nicht sagen card
NumberNo. 048
RarityCommon
CollectionGerman Memes pack
Fame50/100 · #150 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the German Memes pack: 300 cards
  • Common15150%
  • Rare11137%
  • Epic268.7%
  • Legendary93.0%
  • Mythic31.0%

How to get the “Lügen darf man nicht sagen” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Lügen darf man nicht sagen 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

Where does the Lügen darf man nicht sagen meme come from?

It comes from an amateur German video of kids arguing over whether the word "lie" is allowed to be said.

What does Lügen darf man nicht sagen mean?

It illustrates a circular argument where the ban on lying gets mixed up with a ban on saying the word itself.

What is the original video called?

It circulates online under the title "Der Neee Junge", named after another child in the clip.

Is the scene staged?

No, it is an unscripted amateur video filmed in a home setting.

How do I get the Lügen darf man nicht sagen meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Lügen darf man nicht sagen” 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 Lügen darf man nicht sagen card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Der Neee Junge · checked on October 30, 2026.

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