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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Wann Bubatz legal?” is a rare card of the German Memes pack, number 129 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 “Wann Bubatz legal?” meme mean?
The phrase works as a running joke about the delays and political hedging around cannabis legalization in Germany. It gets dropped as a comment under virtually any video or statement from a public official, whether related to the topic or not, purely as a meme reflex. The tone stays light: it's less about serious activism than about poking fun at a subject that became a recurring punchline on German social media.
Where does the “Wann Bubatz legal?” meme come from?
The phrase emerged in 2021, as recreational cannabis legalization became a central topic in German politics, pushed notably by the governing coalition that took office that year. "Bubatz" is widespread German slang for cannabis, and pairing it with "legal" formed a deliberately repetitive question, asked on a loop online regardless of the day's actual news. The phrase became a comic ritual, with users bringing it back every time a public figure spoke, whether or not drug policy was even the topic.
- 2021The phrase appears as cannabis legalization becomes a political topic in Germany.
How to use the “Wann Bubatz legal?” meme
- A comment under a minister's interview simply asks "Wann Bubatz legal?"
- Someone answers an unrelated political announcement with this now-reflexive question.
- A joke brings the phrase back every time a legislative timeline comes up online.
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The “Wann Bubatz legal?” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 65/100 · #39 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Wann Bubatz legal?” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Wann Bubatz legal? 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 Wann Bubatz legal mean?
It's a German question meaning "when will weed be legal?," with "Bubatz" being slang for cannabis, turned into a recurring meme in 2021.
Where does the Bubatz legal meme come from?
It started in 2021 during Germany's political debate over recreational cannabis legalization, asked on a loop as an online ritual.
Why does this meme show up under every video?
Because it became a comic reflex among German users, who post it even when the video has nothing to do with the topic.
How do I get the Wann Bubatz legal? meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Wann Bubatz legal?” 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 Wann Bubatz legal? card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Cannabis in Germany — Wikipedia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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