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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Schinken!” is a rare card of the German Memes pack, number 186 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 “Schinken!” meme mean?
The meme works as a nonsensical exclamation, shouted with no real logic, purely to create a surprising comedic effect. People drop it into a conversation or a comment to break the serious tone of an exchange, similar to yelling a random word just to get a laugh. It remains a favorite reference among fans of early German YouTube humor, where nonsense and exaggeration already drove a lot of the laughs.
Where does the “Schinken!” meme come from?
The video "Schinken! xD" was published on 28 April 2009 by the German channel dloebke. The short clip features someone shouting the word "Schinken" (ham) in an exaggerated, absurd tone typical of amateur comedy videos from that era of YouTube. The format, very simple and deliberately ridiculous, spread among German-speaking viewers who enjoyed that kind of short, nonsensical video, helping cement the word "Schinken" as a recognizable meme exclamation.
- 28 April 2009the video "Schinken! xD" is published by the channel dloebke.
How to use the “Schinken!” meme
- People shout "Schinken!" mid-conversation as a random, absurd joke unrelated to the topic.
- The word shows up in comments under a serious video to break the mood with absurd humor.
- Nostalgic fans of 2000s German YouTube reference "Schinken!" to recall the humor of that era.
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The “Schinken!” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 186 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 65/100 · #39 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Schinken!” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Schinken! 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
Where does the Schinken! meme come from?
It comes from the video "Schinken! xD", published on 28 April 2009 by the German channel dloebke.
What does Schinken mean?
"Schinken" means "ham" in German; in this meme the word is shouted with no logic, purely for comedic effect.
Why did this word become a meme?
Because its absurd, over-the-top use in a short amateur video amused German-speaking viewers, who adopted it as an exclamation.
Is Schinken! tied to a specific channel?
Yes, the original video was uploaded by the German channel dloebke in 2009.
How do I get the Schinken! meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Schinken!” 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 Schinken! card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Schinken! xD — dloebke · checked on October 30, 2026.
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