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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Gommemode” is an epic card of the German Memes pack, number 170 of the collection, and the 13th 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 “Gommemode” meme mean?
Saying you're "in Gommemode" means going all in on an extreme, no-holding-back attitude, mirroring the over-the-top lifestyle and humor associated with Elias Nerlich and his circle. The phrase describes a hyped-up mindset, energy pushed to the max, or living something without a filter, usually with a self-mocking or ironic edge typical of German streaming culture.
Where does the “Gommemode” meme come from?
The term has circulated in German gaming and streaming slang since 2015, within the orbit of GommeHD, the channel and community built around Elias Nerlich, one of the most followed German-language streamers on Twitch. The expression got a much wider boost in 2022, when it appeared among the finalists of "Jugendwort des Jahres" (youth word of the year), a German contest covered by outlets including Focus.de. That selection carried Gommemode well beyond GommeHD's own subscriber base, reaching mainstream social media.
- 2022Gommemode is shortlisted for the German youth-word contest Jugendwort des Jahres.
How to use the “Gommemode” meme
- Someone who goes wild without holding back during a night out says they're in Gommemode.
- GommeHD fans bring up the term to describe a particularly over-the-top clip from Elias Nerlich.
- People use Gommemode to describe a stream vibe pushed to the extreme, with no filter.
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The “Gommemode” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 78/100 · #13 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Gommemode” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Gommemode comes out of the German Memes pack as an epic 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 20 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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 Gommemode mean?
It's a German slang expression describing an extreme, no-filter attitude, born around streamer Elias Nerlich and his GommeHD community.
Who started Gommemode?
It comes from the circle around Elias Nerlich, creator of the GommeHD channel, one of Germany's most followed streamers.
Why did Gommemode become known outside its community?
Because it was shortlisted for Jugendwort des Jahres 2022, a German contest that picks the youth word of the year, giving it national visibility.
Is Gommemode an official German word?
No, it's niche slang that became popular, not an officially recognized word, even after its shortlist appearance.
How do I get the Gommemode meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Gommemode” is an epic 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 Gommemode card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Elias Nerlich — Wikipedia (de) · checked on October 30, 2026.
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