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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Das Bild hängt schief” is a common card of the German Memes pack, number 61 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 “Das Bild hängt schief” meme mean?
The line is used to point out a tiny detail that, taken far too seriously, ends up triggering a completely disproportionate chain of events. It sums up Loriot's gift for building chaos out of nothing: in the sketch, simply noting that a painting is hanging crooked leads, through a string of clumsy mishaps, to the gradual destruction of an entire upper-class living room.
Where does the “Das Bild hängt schief” meme come from?
“Das Bild hängt schief” is the opening line of German comedian Loriot's sketch “Zimmerverwüstung”, broadcast in 1976. The sketch features two characters who, while simply trying to straighten a crooked painting, chain one mishap after another until they wreck the entire room they are in. This sketch remains one of Loriot's best known for its comic escalation mechanic, where every attempt to fix a small mistake causes a bigger one.
- 1976Loriot's sketch "Zimmerverwüstung" airs.
How to use the “Das Bild hängt schief” meme
- Someone points out “the picture is crooked” right before a chain-reaction disaster.
- A comment cites Loriot to mock a disproportionate chain of events sparked by a tiny detail.
- A post reuses the line about a situation that spirals out of nothing.
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The “Das Bild hängt schief” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 061 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #150 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Das Bild hängt schief” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Das Bild hängt schief 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 “Das Bild hängt schief” mean?
It is the opening line of Loriot's sketch “Zimmerverwüstung”, where a remark about a crooked painting sets off a disproportionate chain of events.
Where does the “Das Bild hängt schief” line come from?
It comes from German comedian Loriot's sketch “Zimmerverwüstung”, broadcast in 1976.
What is the sketch “Zimmerverwüstung” about?
Two characters, while trying to straighten a painting, chain one mishap after another until they completely wreck the living room they are in.
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 Das Bild hängt schief meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Das Bild hängt schief” 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 Das Bild hängt schief card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Zimmerverwüstung – Wikipedia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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