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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Das muss das Boot abkönnen” is a common card of the German Memes pack, number 63 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 muss das Boot abkönnen” meme mean?
The expression is used to downplay a hardship or pressure by stating, with almost heroic calm, that it must be endurable without breaking, echoing the film's submarine that withstands enemy attacks without ever giving way. The phrase conjures the image of an object or a situation expected to hold up no matter what, in the spirit of the crew's stoic endurance in the face of constant danger.
Where does the “Das muss das Boot abkönnen” meme come from?
The expression refers to the film “Das Boot”, released in 1981 and directed by Wolfgang Petersen, an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Lothar-Günther Buchheim. The film, ranked among the major works of German war cinema, follows the crew of a German submarine during the Battle of the Atlantic, in November and December 1941, and notably shows the submarine withstanding repeated depth-charge attacks and extreme pressure. The idea that the boat “must be able to take it” stems from this image of the battered but unbreakable submarine, reused as a vivid way to talk about enduring any amount of strain.
- 1981Wolfgang Petersen's film "Das Boot" is released.
How to use the “Das muss das Boot abkönnen” meme
- Someone says “the boat must be able to take it” to downplay intense pressure.
- A comment cites Das Boot to compare a situation to the submarine's endurance.
- A post reuses the expression about an object or a plan expected to hold up no matter what.
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The “Das muss das Boot abkönnen” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #150 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Das muss das Boot abkönnen” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Das muss das Boot abkönnen 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 muss das Boot abkönnen” mean?
It is an expression referring to the film “Das Boot”, used to say that a hardship or pressure must be endurable without breaking.
Where does the “Das muss das Boot abkönnen” expression come from?
It comes from the German war film “Das Boot”, released in 1981, which shows a submarine withstanding extreme pressure during the Battle of the Atlantic.
What is the film “Das Boot” about?
It follows the crew of a German submarine during the Battle of the Atlantic, in November and December 1941, during World War II.
Who directed “Das Boot”?
The film was directed by Wolfgang Petersen, based on the novel by Lothar-Günther Buchheim.
How do I get the Das muss das Boot abkönnen meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Das muss das Boot abkönnen” 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 muss das Boot abkönnen card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Das Boot (Film) – Wikipedia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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