MyMemeCards editorial team
Watch the ref
Nobody has added this meme's ref yet. Got the original video or post?
In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Büro ist Krieg” is a rare card of the German Memes pack, number 55 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 “Büro ist Krieg” meme mean?
The line is used, tongue in cheek, to describe a tense work atmosphere full of rivalries, petty backstabbing, and pointless office conflicts experienced as an endless struggle. It sums up the dark humor of Stromberg, a series that portrays the absurd daily life of an insurance office through the cynical eyes of its team leader, and it is used to mock any toxic workplace by elevating it to the level of a military conflict.
Where does the “Büro ist Krieg” meme come from?
“Büro ist Krieg” is a line said by Bernd Stromberg, the main character of the German comedy series Stromberg, produced by Ralf Husmann and broadcast on ProSieben from 2004 to 2012 across five seasons. The series, a German adaptation of the British series The Office, follows the daily life of a cynical team leader at a fictional insurance company and received several awards. The line, which captures the character's view of his workplace, has been reused in quote compilations from the series and keeps being cited to describe a conflict-ridden office atmosphere.
- 2004Stromberg begins airing on ProSieben.
- 2012The series ends after five seasons.
How to use the “Büro ist Krieg” meme
- A coworker sums up a tense meeting by quoting “the office is war”.
- A message reuses the line to describe a toxic work atmosphere.
- A post about a hard job cites Stromberg to back up the point.
Also searched as
- Das Büro ist Krieg
- büro ist krieg meme
- büro ist krieg stromberg
- the office is war quote stromberg
- stromberg büro ist krieg meaning
- büro ist krieg origin
The “Büro ist Krieg” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 055 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 65/100 · #39 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Büro ist Krieg” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Büro ist Krieg 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.
Open your free pack
5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
Free · no account needed
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
Memes like “Büro ist Krieg”
More cards of the German Memes pack
Frequently asked questions
What does “Büro ist Krieg” mean?
It is a line from the series Stromberg comparing office life to a permanent war, used ironically to describe a conflict-ridden work environment.
Where does the “Büro ist Krieg” line come from?
It comes from the German TV series Stromberg, broadcast on ProSieben from 2004 to 2012, where it is said by the main character Bernd Stromberg.
Who says “Büro ist Krieg” in Stromberg?
It is Bernd Stromberg, the series' cynical team leader, who sums up his view of the office this way.
Is Stromberg adapted from another show?
Yes, Stromberg is a German adaptation of the British series The Office.
How do I get the Büro ist Krieg meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Büro ist Krieg” 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 Büro ist Krieg card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Stromberg (Fernsehserie) – Wikipedia · checked on October 30, 2026.
Read next
Want Büro ist Krieg in your collection?
Open your free pack: 5 meme cards, no account needed.