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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Den goldenen Schuh kannst behalten” is a rare card of the German Memes pack, number 100 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 “Den goldenen Schuh kannst behalten” meme mean?
The line works as a polite but cutting refusal: instead of arguing over whether a trophy or title actually matters, the speaker simply hands it back to whoever is so proud of it. It surfaces whenever someone leans on a past achievement as if it settled the conversation. The flat, almost bored delivery is what makes it sting — nobody disputes the medal, they just let the other person keep it.
Where does the “Den goldenen Schuh kannst behalten” meme come from?
The phrase “Den goldenen Schuh kannst behalten” surfaced in 2014 within German-speaking online circles, referencing the golden shoe, the traditional award given to a football competition's top scorer, whether organized by FIFA, UEFA, or a national federation. The joke flips the honor on its head: rather than congratulating the holder, the speaker coldly tells them to keep it, implying the trophy changes nothing about how their actual skill is judged. Once lifted out of its sporting context, the line became a general-purpose retort for deflating anyone's displayed pride, used across arguments that have nothing to do with football. No single author or match attached to the original line stuck in public memory — only the wording survived, now a staple dry comeback online.
How to use the “Den goldenen Schuh kannst behalten” meme
- When a coworker keeps mentioning an award from a decade ago, someone replies with the line to shut it down.
- A sports fan brags about their team's ranking, and a rival fires back the phrase to deflate them.
- Under a photo of a trophy shared online, a comment recycles the line to mock the display of pride.
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The “Den goldenen Schuh kannst behalten” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 65/100 · #39 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Den goldenen Schuh kannst behalten” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Den goldenen Schuh kannst behalten 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 “Den goldenen Schuh kannst behalten” mean?
Literally “you can keep the golden shoe,” this German line sarcastically dismisses a prize or achievement someone is flaunting. It works as a calm jab rather than a real argument.
Where does the “Den goldenen Schuh kannst behalten” meme come from?
It appeared in 2014 in German-speaking online spaces, referencing football's golden shoe, the award for a competition's top scorer. The phrase repurposes that symbol to apply to any kind of displayed pride.
How is “Den goldenen Schuh kannst behalten” used?
It answers someone who brings up a trophy, title, or achievement as if it settled an argument, telling them it changes nothing about the discussion at hand.
How do I get the Den goldenen Schuh kannst behalten meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Den goldenen Schuh kannst behalten” 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 Den goldenen Schuh kannst behalten card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Goldener Schuh (Wikipédia) · checked on October 30, 2026.
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