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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Ich bin grün” is a common card of the German Memes pack, number 194 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 “Ich bin grün” meme mean?
The title gets reused, with self-mockery, to describe a deliberately ridiculous situation or bit that someone fully commits to, in the spirit of an intentionally terrible music video. It fits as a caption on an absurd scene, a grotesque costume, or any content that is intentionally "bad" and funny at once.
Where does the “Ich bin grün” meme come from?
"Ich bin grün" is a song released by German YouTuber Gurkensohn ("cucumber's son"), who appears dressed as a cucumber in the official video. The clip leans into a deliberately silly tone and absurd humor built around the color green and the vegetable costume, a style typical of comedic online content. The video circulated widely enough to spawn numerous reaction videos from other creators, who react live to the song and the costume, showing that the track moved well beyond the channel's usual audience to become something widely shared and commented on.
How to use the “Ich bin grün” meme
- Singing or quoting "Ich bin grün" in front of something absurd but owned proudly.
- Captioning a grotesque costume video with the clip's title.
- Reacting to deliberately dumb content by name-dropping Gurkensohn and his cucumber costume.
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The “Ich bin grün” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #150 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Ich bin grün” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Ich bin grün 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 is Ich bin grün?
It is a music video by German YouTuber Gurkensohn, dressed as a cucumber, singing deliberately silly lyrics about being green. The contrast between the straight-faced delivery and the absurd costume is what made it popular.
Who is Gurkensohn?
Gurkensohn is a German YouTuber known for this video in which he appears dressed as a cucumber, in a deliberately absurd and exaggerated comedic style.
Why did Ich bin grün become popular?
The video spawned numerous reaction videos from other creators, which spread the song and its grotesque costume far beyond the channel's usual audience.
How do I get the Ich bin grün meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Ich bin grün” 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 Ich bin grün card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: YouTube — Gurkensohn, Ich bin Grün (Official Video) · checked on October 30, 2026.
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