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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Lackgesoffen teuer” is a common card of the German Memes pack, number 199 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 “Lackgesoffen teuer” meme mean?
The expression is used to react to a price seen as completely unreasonable, as if whoever set it was not in their right mind. The German slang word "lackgesoffen" (literally "having drunk paint") describes someone or something so extravagant it seems irrational, and pairing it with "teuer" (expensive) reinforces the comic effect of calling out an exaggerated price.
Where does the “Lackgesoffen teuer” meme come from?
The expression rests on the German slang word "lackgesoffen", built from "Lack" (paint, varnish) and the past participle of "saufen" (to drink heavily), used to describe a person or thing that seems to have lost all common sense, as if intoxicated by a toxic substance. Paired with "teuer" (expensive), the word forms a vivid phrase used to describe a price seen as completely disproportionate, as if whoever set it were not in full possession of their senses. This slang construction, typical of German colloquial speech which favors blunt, physical imagery to describe absurdity, turned it into an easily recognizable catchphrase for calling out an exaggerated price.
How to use the “Lackgesoffen teuer” meme
- Reacting to an excessive price with "Lackgesoffen teuer, that one!".
- Calling a wild quote or bill out with this expression.
- Using the word to humorously call out a price that doesn't add up.
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The “Lackgesoffen teuer” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 199 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #150 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Lackgesoffen teuer” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Lackgesoffen teuer 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 does Lackgesoffen teuer mean?
Literally "expensive from drinking paint" in German slang: the expression describes a price seen as completely unreasonable, as if set by someone out of their mind.
Where does the word lackgesoffen come from?
It's built from "Lack" (paint) and the verb "saufen" (to drink heavily), used colloquially to describe someone or something that seems to have lost all common sense.
How is Lackgesoffen teuer used?
It's used to humorously react to a price seen as absurdly high, a quote or a bill that seems completely unreasonable.
How do I get the Lackgesoffen teuer meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Lackgesoffen teuer” 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 Lackgesoffen teuer card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wiktionary — saufen · Wiktionary — Lack · checked on October 30, 2026.
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