"Of course the Germans have as much a sense of humour as any other people...

Skybird · 09-06-11, 04:36 AM

... but they have a different value scale with the comedian at the bottom and the tragedian at the top."

I was surprised to learn that an Australian source mentioned the death of Germany's maybe greatest humourist ever, two weeks ago. Loriot was not much known outside Germany, Ausria and Switzerland - but in Germany, he is legendary, everybody knows him, and his humour is clever, silent (although sometimes depicting scenes of total chaos), and as a private person he was also very much liked, due for his gentleman-style attitude and behaviour and intelligence.

The European tragicomedy

Magic1111 · 09-06-11, 06:11 AM

Hi !

Very interesting !

Best regards,
Magic

Jimbuna · 09-06-11, 06:15 AM

That is of course, presuming the Aussies actually have a sense of humour as well

Skybird · 09-06-11, 06:41 AM

One of his best pieces ever: the yodle diploma.

I still wet my pants when watching it.

Magic1111 · 09-06-11, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

I still wet my pants when watching it.

Me too...!

Oberon · 09-06-11, 07:21 AM

Why is Canada called Canada?

Because there is no-one there.

Trust me, it works better in German.

Tchocky · 09-06-11, 07:29 AM

German humour is no laughing matter

Herr-Berbunch · 09-06-11, 07:33 AM

As a Brit I find Henning Wehn the funniest German - although I'm not aware of many alternatives. Loriot in that link was just like a bad day for Benny Hill. Wehn comes across as funny to us because he acts like the perceived stereotype of a German, which we all know isn't really how you all are.

Catfish · 09-06-11, 08:31 AM

The picture

German Moon landing

The noodle

Magic1111 · 09-06-11, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catfish

The picture

German Moon landing

The noodle

Sailor Steve · 09-06-11, 12:44 PM

I don't know that German humor is all that different from any other, but then I have some German background in me, so what do I know? Of the three links above I really identified with 'The Picture'. I can see myself doing something like that.

I particularly like the Das Boot spoofs, and I've seen a few off-color videos I wouldn't mind having translated, just so I knew what was really going on.

But the thread is about Loriot, whom I had never heard of before today, but I'm already sorry he's gone.

Skybird · 09-06-11, 01:20 PM

Another famous classic by him: "Schmeckt's?"

Sailor Steve · 09-06-11, 01:23 PM

Even without subtitles that was hilarious!

Skybird · 09-06-11, 01:55 PM

What...? You are talking to me again?

Nice.

Diopos · 09-06-11, 01:58 PM

"Of course the Germans have as much a sense of humour as any other people..."

Good. They'll need it ...

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09-06-11, 04:36 AM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,608 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	"Of course the Germans have as much a sense of humour as any other people... ... but they have a different value scale with the comedian at the bottom and the tragedian at the top." I was surprised to learn that an Australian source mentioned the death of Germany's maybe greatest humourist ever, two weeks ago. Loriot was not much known outside Germany, Ausria and Switzerland - but in Germany, he is legendary, everybody knows him, and his humour is clever, silent (although sometimes depicting scenes of total chaos), and as a private person he was also very much liked, due for his gentleman-style attitude and behaviour and intelligence. The European tragicomedy __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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Magic1111 Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Germany - Sailing on U-552 in North Atlantic Posts: 4,429 Downloads: 783 Uploads: 0	Hi ! Very interesting ! Best regards, Magic __________________

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,490 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	That is of course, presuming the Aussies actually have a sense of humour as well __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,608 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	One of his best pieces ever: the yodle diploma. I still wet my pants when watching it. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	German humour is no laughing matter __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Why is Canada called Canada? Because there is no-one there. Trust me, it works better in German.

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Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	As a Brit I find Henning Wehn the funniest German - although I'm not aware of many alternatives. Loriot in that link was just like a bad day for Benny Hill. Wehn comes across as funny to us because he acts like the perceived stereotype of a German, which we all know isn't really how you all are. __________________

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Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,766 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	The picture German Moon landing The noodle

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I don't know that German humor is all that different from any other, but then I have some German background in me, so what do I know? Of the three links above I really identified with 'The Picture'. I can see myself doing something like that. I particularly like the Das Boot spoofs, and I've seen a few off-color videos I wouldn't mind having translated, just so I knew what was really going on. But the thread is about Loriot, whom I had never heard of before today, but I'm already sorry he's gone. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

09-06-11, 01:20 PM	#12
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,608 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Another famous classic by him: "Schmeckt's?" __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

09-06-11, 01:23 PM	#13
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Even without subtitles that was hilarious! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

09-06-11, 01:55 PM	#14
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,608 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	What...? You are talking to me again? Nice. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

09-06-11, 01:58 PM	#15
Diopos Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Athens, the original one. Posts: 1,226 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	"Of course the Germans have as much a sense of humour as any other people..." Good. They'll need it ... . __________________ - Oh God! They're all over the place! CRASH DIVE!!! - Ehm... we can't honey. We're in the car right now. - What?... er right... Doesn't matter! We'll give it a try anyway!