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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Die Ente bleibt draußen!” is a common card of the German Memes pack, number 59 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 “Die Ente bleibt draußen!” meme mean?
The line is used, with mock seriousness, to settle a ridiculous disagreement over a completely trivial object, here a bath toy. It embodies the absurdity of Loriot's sketches, where two adults argue with the utmost seriousness over whether a plastic duck should stay in the bathtub, turning an insignificant detail into a matter worthy of solemn debate.
Where does the “Die Ente bleibt draußen!” meme come from?
“Die Ente bleibt draußen!” comes from German comedian Loriot's sketch “Herren im Bad”, first broadcast on June 15, 1978, in the show “Loriot V” on Radio Bremen. The sketch features two men sharing a bath who argue over absurd details, including the presence of a rubber duck, with one of them ultimately insisting the animal stays out of the water. The line has remained one of the sketch's and Loriot's best-known lines in Germany.
- 1978Loriot's sketch "Herren im Bad" first airs on Radio Bremen, on June 15.
How to use the “Die Ente bleibt draußen!” meme
- Someone declares “the duck stays outside!” to settle a ridiculous disagreement.
- A comment quotes Loriot to mock an argument over an unimportant detail.
- A post reuses the line about a toy or object excluded for no serious reason.
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The “Die Ente bleibt draußen!” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 059 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #150 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Die Ente bleibt draußen!” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Die Ente bleibt draußen! 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 “Die Ente bleibt draußen!” mean?
It is a line from Loriot's sketch “Herren im Bad”, used to settle a ridiculous disagreement over a trivial detail with exaggerated seriousness.
Where does the “Die Ente bleibt draußen” line come from?
It comes from German comedian Loriot's sketch “Herren im Bad”, first broadcast on June 15, 1978.
What is the sketch “Herren im Bad” about?
It features two men sharing a bath who argue over absurd details, including whether a rubber duck should stay in the water.
Who is Loriot?
Loriot is a German comedian, cartoonist, and director known for his satirical TV sketches about everyday life.
How do I get the Die Ente bleibt draußen! meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Die Ente bleibt draußen!” 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 Die Ente bleibt draußen! card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Herren im Bad – Wikipedia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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