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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Geil gemacht” is a rare card of the German Memes pack, number 252 of the collection, and the 39th 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 “Geil gemacht” meme mean?
The meme plays on the gap between the enthusiasm of the compliment and the reality of the praised action: saying “geil gemacht” after a botched or unremarkable move creates a comic effect through contrast. It is also used at face value to sincerely praise a great performance, both uses coexisting depending on the tone.
Where does the “Geil gemacht” meme come from?
“Geil” is a casual German adjective meaning “awesome” or “great”, very common in spoken language and German-speaking streaming to express enthusiasm. Paired with “gemacht” (“done”), the phrase “Geil gemacht” became in 2023 a catchphrase picked up in German-speaking streaming to praise someone, whether for a genuine success or, with ironic intent, for a botched move presented as an achievement. This double reading, sincere or mocking depending on context, contributed to the meme’s popularity among the relevant communities.
- 2023The phrase “Geil gemacht” circulates as a meme in German-speaking streaming.
How to use the “Geil gemacht” meme
- People say “geil gemacht” to sincerely praise a great performance in a game.
- The phrase is also used ironically to gently tease a botched move.
- Viewers repeat it in comments depending on the tone of the filmed moment.
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The “Geil gemacht” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 252 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 65/100 · #39 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Geil gemacht” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Geil gemacht comes out of the German Memes pack as a rare 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 10 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 Geil gemacht mean?
It is a casual German phrase meaning “well done”, which emerged as a meme in 2023 in German-speaking streaming, used sincerely or ironically depending on tone.
Why say that after a botched move?
It is an ironic use of the compliment, creating a comic effect through the contrast between the displayed enthusiasm and the disappointing reality of the action.
Where does the word geil come from?
“Geil” is a very common casual German adjective meaning “awesome” or “great”, used daily in spoken language and streaming.
How do I get the Geil gemacht meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Geil gemacht” is a rare 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 Geil gemacht card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Geil — Wiktionary · checked on October 30, 2026.
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