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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “They stop producing” is a common card of the German Memes pack, number 151 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 “They stop producing” meme mean?
The phrase is used to call out a stated obvious fact delivered with total seriousness, as if it were a revelation when it simply restates the most basic logic of a situation. People quote it to tease a speech that states the obvious, or to caption any explanation that seems to miss the evident conclusion it just described.
Where does the “They stop producing” meme come from?
The line was spoken in 2022, during Germany's energy crisis, by a political figure discussing the consequences of rising energy costs for businesses. By explaining that companies unable to produce because of costs simply stop producing, the remark was perceived by part of the public as a tautology delivered with disproportionate gravity, which was enough to make it spread as an ironic meme on German-language social media. The backdrop of a serious economic crisis made the contrast between the weight of the topic and the banality of the remark even funnier.
How to use the “They stop producing” meme
- People quote the line to mock an explanation that states the obvious with exaggerated seriousness.
- It shows up in comments under a political statement seen as too simplistic for a complex crisis.
- People use it to caption any situation where the logical conclusion was already obvious to everyone.
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The “They stop producing” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #150 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “They stop producing” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; They stop producing 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 They stop producing mean?
It is a line spoken in 2022 by a German political figure during the energy crisis, which became an ironic meme for its serious tone applied to an obvious statement.
Why did this line become funny?
Because it states a very simple logical consequence with disproportionate seriousness, which part of the public saw as an amusing tautology.
In what context was it said?
In the context of Germany's 2022 energy crisis, referring to companies struggling with rising energy costs.
How is this meme used today?
It is used to caption any statement that announces an obvious fact in a very serious tone, in an ironic rather than hostile way.
How do I get the They stop producing meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “They stop producing” 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 They stop producing card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Energiekrise Deutschland 2022 — Wikipedia (DE) · checked on October 30, 2026.
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