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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “My cousin will pick it up” is a rare card of the German Memes pack, number 155 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 “My cousin will pick it up” meme mean?
The phrase is used to caption a situation where someone promises that some vague, unreliable third party will handle a problem on their behalf, with no guarantee it will actually happen. People bring it back to poke fun at a solution announced with confidence but resting on a mysterious person who is never really identified, in a light, casual register.
Where does the “My cousin will pick it up” meme come from?
The phrase comes from the very particular style of listings posted by private sellers on German second-hand sales platforms, where misspellings and clumsy phrasing pile up in the rush to sell an item quickly. The misspelled word for cousin, paired with the promise that this relative would come pick up the item, became around 2018 a representative example of this listing style, screenshotted and shared for its clumsy charm. The phrase then spread as an inside joke describing any vague solution that depends on a third party who is never clearly named.
How to use the “My cousin will pick it up” meme
- People quote the phrase to caption a solution announced with confidence but depending on someone never clearly identified.
- It shows up in comments under a screenshot of an online listing full of endearing misspellings.
- People use it to gently mock a plan that relies on someone who will handle it without further detail.
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The “My cousin will pick it up” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 155 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 65/100 · #39 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “My cousin will pick it up” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; My cousin will pick it up 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 my cousin will pick it up mean?
It comes from a German classified ad where the word cousin was misspelled, and became a comic classic around 2018 for its clumsy listing style.
Why did this phrase stick with internet users?
Because the misspelling, intentional or not, paired with a vague promise of pickup by a relative, charmingly sums up the typical style of listings between private sellers.
How is this meme used today?
It is used to caption any situation where a solution is announced with confidence but depends on someone never really identified.
Do you need to know the original listing to get the meme?
No, the phrase is self-explanatory thanks to its mix of misspelling and vague promise.
How do I get the My cousin will pick it up meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “My cousin will pick it up” 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 My cousin will pick it up card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Kleinanzeigen — Wikipedia (DE) · checked on October 30, 2026.
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