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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Der dicke Dachdecker” is a rare card of the German Memes pack, number 264 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 “Der dicke Dachdecker” meme mean?
The meme plays on rhythm and sound: “dicke Dachdecker” rolls off the tongue like a tongue twister. It names a comforting, slightly comic figure, the beefy tradesman who handles roofs without fuss. People slip it into chats to poke at a stereotype, to repeat the phrase aloud, or to comment on a clip of someone working at height with comic confidence.
Where does the “Der dicke Dachdecker” meme come from?
The meme belongs to the wave of German-language humour from 2023. A Dachdecker is a roofer, the craftsman who lays and mends roofs, and the word “dicke” turns him into a cartoon-like figure with a generous build. The nickname spread through short videos and online chats, where the alliteration invites repetition and silly voices. Few public details pin down its very first appearance; its strength comes from the comic power of the words themselves.
How to use the “Der dicke Dachdecker” meme
- Watching a worker climb a roof with ease: “Der dicke Dachdecker!”
- As a diction challenge among friends: say it ten times without a slip.
- As a caption on a Sunday DIY photo that is going wrong.
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The “Der dicke Dachdecker” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 65/100 · #39 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Der dicke Dachdecker” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Der dicke Dachdecker 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 “Der dicke Dachdecker” mean?
Literally “the fat roofer”: a rooftop craftsman with an imposing build.
Why is the phrase funny?
All three words start with the same sound, giving a nursery-rhyme, tongue-twister effect.
When did the meme appear?
It has been circulating in Germany since 2023.
How do I get the Der dicke Dachdecker meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Der dicke Dachdecker” 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 Der dicke Dachdecker card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Dachdecker (Wikipédia) · checked on October 29, 2026.
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