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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen” is a rare card of the Memes World series 74, number 22061 of the collection, and the 11th 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 “Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen” meme mean?
This meme expresses humor around someone or something considered exceptionally prestigious ('number one') when that glory rests on a trivial or anecdotal detail. It also mocks the excessive length of the character's name, creating a comedic contrast between Smitty's supposed importance and the banality of his only attribute: a soda cap. The dominant emotion is sarcasm and irony towards ridiculous pretensions.
Where does the “Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen” meme come from?
The character appears in the SpongeBob SquarePants episode 'One Krab’s Trash', aired on February 22, 2002. In this scene, Mr. Krabs accidentally sells the #1 cap to SpongeBob, then tries to retrieve it by invoking Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen, the deceased former owner. SpongeBob exclaims: 'He was number one!'. The name itself has no specific meaning; it serves as an inside joke contrasting with the simplicity of the object. Online diffusion is documented by a YouTube video by DorbyBorby, published on April 7, 2011, which reuses the key scene. A Facebook page titled 'Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen – He was #1' was created on May 20, 2013.
- 2002The SpongeBob SquarePants episode 'One Krab’s Trash' airs, featuring the original scene with Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen.
- 2011A YouTube video by DorbyBorby reposting the scene becomes a reference point for the meme's virality.
- 2013Creation of a dedicated Facebook page for the character, consolidating its presence on social networks.
How to use the “Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen” meme
- Use the name to ironically qualify someone who considers themselves an undisputed expert or leader on a minor subject.
- Cite the #1 cap to highlight the absurdity of an honorary distinction given wrongly or to laugh at excessive pretension.
- Use the phrase 'He was number one' to gently mock a friend who insists on a small personal victory they consider major.
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The “Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22061 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 75/100 · #11 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen comes out of the Memes World series 74 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
Who is Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen?
He is a fictional deceased character from SpongeBob SquarePants, known only for owning the #1 soda cap. His long and ridiculous name is the main feature of the gag.
What does the name Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen mean?
The name has no real or deep meaning. It was invented to be humorous and contrasted with the simplicity of the object (the cap) associated with the character.
Where does the Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen meme come from?
It comes from the SpongeBob SquarePants episode 'One Krab’s Trash', aired in 2002. The scene where SpongeBob yells 'He was number one!' was reposted online via video around 2011.
How to use this meme correctly?
It is used to gently mock someone who thinks they are important or exceptional for trivial reasons, citing the #1 cap or the absurd name.
How do I get the Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen” is a rare card of the Memes World series 74. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen - Know Your Meme · The 50 Funniest SpongeBob SquarePants Memes · J.G. Wentworth | Know Your Meme · checked on October 16, 2026.
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