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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Lass das mal den Papa machen” is a rare card of the German Memes pack, number 57 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 “Lass das mal den Papa machen” meme mean?
The line is used to mock someone who takes over a task with a paternalistic savior attitude, often uninvited and without any real competence to justify it. It captures the condescending tone typical of the Stromberg character, who poses as a protective figure even though his intervention is usually useless or clumsy, and it is used to ridicule that kind of overplayed attitude in any context, work-related or not.
Where does the “Lass das mal den Papa machen” meme come from?
“Lass das mal den Papa machen” 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. A German adaptation of the British series The Office, Stromberg follows the daily life of a cynical team leader at a fictional insurance company and received several awards. The line illustrates the character's self-assured, paternalistic tone toward his coworkers, and keeps being cited in quote compilations from the series to describe that kind of attitude.
- 2004Stromberg begins airing on ProSieben.
- 2012The series ends after five seasons.
How to use the “Lass das mal den Papa machen” meme
- Someone takes over a task saying “let daddy handle it”.
- A comment reuses the line to mock a paternalistic intervention.
- A post cites Stromberg to mock a coworker playing the savior.
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The “Lass das mal den Papa machen” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 65/100 · #39 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Lass das mal den Papa machen” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Lass das mal den Papa machen 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.
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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 “Lass das mal den Papa machen” mean?
It is a line from the series Stromberg mocking someone who takes over a task with a paternalistic savior attitude, often without any real competence.
Where does the “Lass das mal den Papa machen” 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 “Lass das mal den Papa machen” in Stromberg?
It is Bernd Stromberg, the series' cynical team leader, who uses it to take over from his coworkers.
Is Stromberg adapted from another show?
Yes, Stromberg is a German adaptation of the British series The Office.
How do I get the Lass das mal den Papa machen meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Lass das mal den Papa machen” 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 Lass das mal den Papa machen 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.
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