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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Das ist ein Skandal!” is a common card of the German Memes pack, number 231 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 “Das ist ein Skandal!” meme mean?
The line fakes disproportionate anger over a tiny incident: a harmless loss in a game, a minor setback, a rule that feels unfair in the moment. The humor comes from the theatrical seriousness with which the line is delivered, as if exposing a real public affair, when it is really just a detail with no consequence, making it a handy way to defuse frustration with humor.
Where does the “Das ist ein Skandal!” meme come from?
The line “Das ist ein Skandal!” belongs to the kind of meme born in German-language gaming livestreams, where an exaggerated reaction to a small incident often becomes a running gag picked up by viewers. The pattern is common in this kind of content: a line delivered with fake outrage over a trivial reason breaks away from its original video and then circulates on its own, quoted in comments or captions. The phrase eventually became a collectible card, keeping this tone of comic indignation without targeting anyone in particular.
How to use the “Das ist ein Skandal!” meme
- People shout “das ist ein Skandal!” after a silly loss in an online game.
- The line ironically comments on a rule that feels unfair in the moment.
- It shows up as a caption under a screenshot of a completely harmless incident.
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The “Das ist ein Skandal!” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 231 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #150 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Das ist ein Skandal!” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Das ist ein Skandal! 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 "Das ist ein Skandal!" mean?
Literally “this is a scandal!”: the line expresses deliberately exaggerated outrage over something trivial, as a joke.
Where does the "Das ist ein Skandal!" meme come from?
It comes from an exaggerated reaction to a small incident in a German gaming livestream, later picked up by viewers as a running gag.
Why do people say "Das ist ein Skandal!"?
To defuse frustration or a minor unfairness with humor, by falsely presenting it as a serious affair.
How do I get the Das ist ein Skandal! meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Das ist ein Skandal!” 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 Das ist ein Skandal! card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: PietSmiet – Wikipedia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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