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“Utter nonsense” meme: meaning, origin and common card

Utter nonsense is the English equivalent of the German purer Blödsinn, a caption used online for anything that comes across as completely absurd.

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The “Utter nonsense” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Utter nonsense” is a common card of the German Memes pack, number 148 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 “Utter nonsense” meme mean?

The phrase expresses amused disbelief at something so illogical that no one even bothers explaining it. People use it to comment on a wild video, a joke that goes nowhere, or a situation so absurd it becomes funny on its own. It is a blunt way of saying what was just seen makes zero sense, accepted with a laugh rather than annoyance.

Where does the “Utter nonsense” meme come from?

Blödsinn is a common German word for nonsense or foolishness, and adding purer (utter, pure) reinforces the idea of total, unapologetic absurdity with no shred of seriousness left. Short, image-driven phrases like this one travel especially well on German-language social media, where they work as a universal caption for anything that falls outside normal expectations, whether a failed joke, an absurd edit, or an over-the-top reaction caught on camera. Its strength lies in its simplicity: two words are enough to sum up a shared feeling of amused disbelief, with no extra context required for anyone to get it.

How to use the “Utter nonsense” meme

  • Someone captions an absurd video with utter nonsense to say they do not buy it for a second.
  • The phrase shows up in comments under an edit or joke that makes no sense at all.
  • People drop it into a conversation to wave off an argument they consider completely ridiculous.

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The “Utter nonsense” card in MyMemeCards

Purer Blödsinn card
NumberNo. 148
RarityCommon
CollectionGerman Memes pack
Fame50/100 · #150 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the German Memes pack: 300 cards
  • Common15150%
  • Rare11137%
  • Epic268.7%
  • Legendary93.0%
  • Mythic31.0%

How to get the “Utter nonsense” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Utter nonsense 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 utter nonsense mean here?

It is the English equivalent of the German purer Blödsinn, used to comment on content that feels completely absurd or unbelievable.

Where does the word Blödsinn come from?

Blödsinn is a common German word for nonsense or foolishness; paired with purer, it emphasizes just how total and deliberate the absurdity is.

Why is this meme popular online?

Because its short phrasing works as a universal caption, easy to drop under any content considered ridiculous, with no extra explanation needed.

How should utter nonsense be used?

It is meant to be used playfully, to comment on an absurd scene rather than to insult or put anyone down.

How do I get the Utter nonsense meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Utter nonsense” 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 Utter nonsense card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Blödsinn — Wiktionary · checked on October 30, 2026.

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