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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Drei Tage Eistonne” is a rare card of the German Memes pack, number 95 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 “Drei Tage Eistonne” meme mean?
The phrase describes, in an exaggerated and comic way, an uncomfortable or drawn-out ordeal by comparing it to an extended stay in the freezing cold of an ice bin. The tone stays light: it is not about real suffering but about humorously dramatizing a wait, a chore, or a discomfort that feels endless.
Where does the “Drei Tage Eistonne” meme come from?
“Drei Tage Eistonne” refers to a 2014 story where someone claimed to have spent three days in a tub filled with ice, a scene striking and absurd enough to be picked up as a comic reference. The tale, thanks to its extreme and unexpected nature, spread online as a stock image for a disproportionate physical or mental ordeal, repurposed from its original context to illustrate any drawn-out unpleasant situation.
- 2014the original story of three days spent in an ice bin
How to use the “Drei Tage Eistonne” meme
- Someone waits for hours in the cold and jokes “feels like the drei Tage Eistonne”.
- A joke compares a bad night's sleep to a “stay in the Eistonne”.
- A commenter brings up the 2014 story to illustrate an absurdly freezing situation.
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The “Drei Tage Eistonne” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 65/100 · #39 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Drei Tage Eistonne” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Drei Tage Eistonne 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 Drei Tage Eistonne mean?
It refers to a 2014 story about three days spent in a tub of ice, now used humorously to describe a drawn-out, unpleasant ordeal.
Where does this phrase come from?
From a 2014 story extreme and unexpected enough to be picked up online as a comic image.
Why is Eistonne still said today?
Because the ice-bin image remains a striking, funny way to describe an uncomfortable situation that drags on too long.
How do I get the Drei Tage Eistonne meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Drei Tage Eistonne” 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 Drei Tage Eistonne card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipedia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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