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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Palim, Palim!” is a common card of the German Memes pack, number 247 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 “Palim, Palim!” meme mean?
The meme works as a nod to a comic reference much older than streaming itself, passed down through generations in German-speaking culture. It is used to announce one’s arrival in a mock-theatrical tone, or to greet someone entering a place, echoing the original phrase’s bouncy, slightly absurd rhythm.
Where does the “Palim, Palim!” meme come from?
“Palim, Palim!” comes from the sketch “Im Kaufmannsladen” (“In the Grocery Shop”), created in 1977 by German comedian Dieter “Didi” Hallervorden for the series “Nonstop Nonsens”. In the sketch, the onomatopoeia mimics the sound of a corner shop’s (Tante-Emma-Laden) doorbell every time a customer walks in, delivered by Hallervorden in an exaggeratedly cheerful tone. Having become a cult reference in German comedy, the phrase has crossed decades and been picked up in German-speaking streaming, where it now announces an arrival in a comic, nostalgic tone, often with no real connection to a grocery shop.
- 1977Dieter “Didi” Hallervorden creates the sketch “Im Kaufmannsladen” with the onomatopoeia “Palim, Palim!” in the series “Nonstop Nonsens”.
How to use the “Palim, Palim!” meme
- People shout “Palim, Palim!” when entering a stream or a room.
- The phrase is used to announce an arrival in a mock-theatrical tone.
- Viewers repeat it in comments as a nod to the original sketch.
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The “Palim, Palim!” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 247 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #150 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Palim, Palim!” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Palim, Palim! 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 Palim Palim mean?
It is an onomatopoeia imitating a shop doorbell, created by Dieter “Didi” Hallervorden in 1977, picked up in German-speaking streaming to announce an arrival.
Where does Palim Palim come from?
It comes from Dieter “Didi” Hallervorden’s sketch “Im Kaufmannsladen”, aired in 1977 in the series “Nonstop Nonsens”.
Why is this meme still used today?
It is a cult reference in German comedy passed down through decades, which German-speaking streaming adopted for its comic, nostalgic tone.
How do I get the Palim, Palim! meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Palim, Palim!” 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 Palim, Palim! card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Palim-Palim — Wikipédia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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