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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Gönnjamin” is a common card of the German Memes pack, number 233 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 “Gönnjamin” meme mean?
“Gönnjamin” turns a common first name into a character type: the person who indulges in a treat, a good meal, a purchase, a break, without any complex, and proudly owns it instead of apologising for it. The pun works because “gönn dir” already belongs to everyday German as a way of encouraging someone to be good to themselves; “Gönnjamin” pushes that idea into a playful title handed to anyone who flaunts that small pleasure in front of others.
Where does the “Gönnjamin” meme come from?
“Gönnjamin” was born in 2017 from the pun between the common German phrase “gönn dir” (treat yourself) and the first name “Benjamin”, close enough in sound to create an instant wordplay. The term spread through German-language internet culture as a playful nickname given to anyone openly treating themselves without justifying it, fast food, a day off, a small indulgence, claimed rather than hidden. Its simple sound made it an easy phrase to remember and bring back, reused over the years by German-speaking internet users to comment on that kind of moment with good humour.
- 2017The “Gönnjamin” pun appears in German-language internet culture.
How to use the “Gönnjamin” meme
- Calling a friend “Gönnjamin” when they proudly treat themselves without apologising.
- Captioning a photo of an unapologetic treat, a meal, a purchase, a break, with “Gönnjamin”.
- Replying “Gönnjamin” to someone proudly announcing they treated themselves to something.
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The “Gönnjamin” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 233 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #150 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Gönnjamin” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Gönnjamin 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 “Gönnjamin” mean?
It is a pun between “gönn dir” (treat yourself) and the first name “Benjamin”, used to describe someone proudly treating themselves to a small pleasure without guilt.
Where does the “Gönnjamin” meme come from?
It appeared in 2017 in German-language internet culture, from the wordplay between the common phrase “gönn dir” and the first name “Benjamin”.
Does “Gönnjamin” refer to a specific person?
No, it is a generic nickname given to anyone who openly treats themselves without guilt, not the name of a particular public figure.
How do I get the Gönnjamin meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Gönnjamin” 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 Gönnjamin card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wortspiel (Wikipédia DE) · checked on October 30, 2026.
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