"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.

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.

nikimcbee · 09-06-11, 03:10 PM

...not to hijack the thread, but here's my favorite Russian comedian:

Monolog of a drunk

Efin Shifrin

My favorite one is the starving pornstar bit.

Penguin · 09-07-11, 04:57 PM

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

So what's so bad in showing it sometimes?

And the verdict of the international folks is clear:
Germany officially the world's least funny country

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But before Britons become too smug, the survey did not rank the UK a great deal higher, placing us fourth behind Russia and Turkey.

Here's the top 10 least funny countries:

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1 Germany
2 Russia
3 Turkey
4 Britain
5 America
6 France
7 Poland
8 Belgium
9 Holland
10 Canada

Gerald · 09-07-11, 05:02 PM

And Sweden is not even,

Sailor Steve · 09-07-11, 05:02 PM

The country that gave us Shakespeare and Monty Python is one of the least funny? I'd like to know what they think is funny.

Penguin · 09-07-11, 05:18 PM

I haven't heard about this badoo.com site before I read the article, but there must be weird folks on it: Belgium one of the least funny countries? Belgium is pure comedy

And Shakespeare is as funny as MP?

Maybe I should try to read him again.

And Helge Schneider is the best German comedian, no discussion about that - though I am the Generation Hallervorden.
He doesn't play a role, he is like this, here's a song with english subs - he is a great jazz musician btw:

Sailor Steve · 09-07-11, 08:03 PM

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IAnd Shakespeare is as funny as MP?

Maybe I should try to read him again.

And right in the middle of one of his histories, no less. In fact Python stole that routine from old Will.

"Truly, my name is Cinna."

"Tear him to pieces; he's a conspirator!"

"I am Cinna the poet! I am Cinna the poet!"

"Tear him for his bad verses!"
http://www.shakespeare-literature.co...Caesar/10.html

Not to mention his several comedies. I highly recommend the Franco Zefferelli version of The Taming Of The Shrew, with Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.

frau kaleun · 09-10-11, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Penguin

And Shakespeare is as funny as MP?

In my high school all the English & literature classes used to do a yearly field trip to the Cincinnati Playhouse, they would put on matinees of "classic" plays for all the local school systems.

One year they did "Twelfth Night." I didn't think Shakespearean comedy was LOL funny from just reading it off the page... but you must remember that, just like the tragedies, those works were meant to be performed - not read. And I think the comedy in particular loses something without the live performance. But anyway - seeing that production completely changed my appreciation for Shakespeare as a comedic playwright, because what happened was that an entire theater of high school kids, most of whom would never in a million years read Shakespeare given the choice, ended up falling out of their seats laughing at that performance. It was AWESOME.

And may I also recommend: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107616/

It's been a while since I've seen it but I remember finding it most amusing.

nikimcbee · 09-07-11, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

The country that gave us Shakespeare and Monty Python is one of the least funny? I'd like to know what they think is funny.

what about Mr. Bean?

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,612 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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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 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: 42,612 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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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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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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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	...not to hijack the thread, but here's my favorite Russian comedian: Monolog of a drunk Efin Shifrin My favorite one is the starving pornstar bit. __________________

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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	The country that gave us Shakespeare and Monty Python is one of the least funny? I'd like to know what they think is funny. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	I haven't heard about this badoo.com site before I read the article, but there must be weird folks on it: Belgium one of the least funny countries? Belgium is pure comedy And Shakespeare is as funny as MP? Maybe I should try to read him again. And Helge Schneider is the best German comedian, no discussion about that - though I am the Generation Hallervorden. He doesn't play a role, he is like this, here's a song with english subs - he is a great jazz musician btw: Last edited by Penguin; 09-07-11 at 05:22 PM. Reason: added Helge