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“Was Labersch Du?” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

"Was labersch du?" (Swabian dialect for "what are you on about?") is the signature line of Antoine, a comedy character created by German-Eritrean comedian Teddy Teclebrhan.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Was Labersch Du?” is an epic card of the German Memes pack, number 188 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 “Was Labersch Du?” meme mean?

The phrase is used to playfully shut down someone saying something seen as absurd or confusing. It mimics the blunt, slightly provocative tone of the Antoine character, a mix of Swabian dialect and street slang. It became a catchphrase repeated by fans of the comedian, often thrown into a conversation jokingly whenever things get confusing.

Where does the “Was Labersch Du?” meme come from?

The line "Was labersch du...?!" comes from the character Antoine, created by German-Eritrean comedian Tedros "Teddy" Teclebrhan, born on 1 September 1983 in Asmara, Eritrea, and brought to Germany at just seven months old. After completing acting training in 2008, he developed several comedy characters blending Swabian dialect and street slang, including Antoine, known for his over-the-top lines and his habit of mocking whoever he's talking to. The phrase appears in his sketches starting in 2011, going on to become one of the most repeated lines in his YouTube comedy routine.

  1. 2011the line "Was labersch du...?!" appears in sketches featuring the character Antoine, created by Teddy Teclebrhan.

How to use the “Was Labersch Du?” meme

  • People say "Was labersch du?" jokingly to mock a statement that makes no sense.
  • Fans of Teddy Teclebrhan quote the line to imitate Antoine's tone with friends.
  • The phrase shows up in comments to mock an argument that doesn't hold up.

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The “Was Labersch Du?” card in MyMemeCards

Was labersch du? card
NumberNo. 188
RarityEpic
CollectionGerman Memes pack
Fame78/100 · #13 of 300
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Rarities of the German Memes pack: 300 cards
  • Common15150%
  • Rare11137%
  • Epic268.7%
  • Legendary93.0%
  • Mythic31.0%

How to get the “Was Labersch Du?” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Was Labersch Du? 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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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 phrase Was labersch du? come from?

It comes from the character Antoine, created by German-Eritrean comedian Teddy Teclebrhan, in sketches starting in 2011.

What does Was labersch du? mean?

In Swabian dialect it means "what are you on about?", used to mock a statement seen as absurd.

Who is Teddy Teclebrhan?

He's a German-Eritrean comedian born on 1 September 1983 in Asmara, known for comedy characters including Antoine.

Why did this phrase become a catchphrase?

Because it sums up the blunt, mocking tone of the Antoine character, repeated by many fans on YouTube.

How do I get the Was Labersch Du? meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Was Labersch Du?” 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 Was Labersch Du? card?

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

Sources: Tedros Teclebrhan — Wikipedia · checked on October 30, 2026.

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