Kultur 10 - Tim

After reading the article about the famed "Dinner for One" I of course had to watch it for myself.....  I do believe it would be much more enjoyable if I were on par with James' level of inebriation.   While I can usually appreciate the droll, methodical pace of old British humor, this sketch was another piece entirely.  Suffice it to say it is a small wonder the Germans are not renowned for producing a great number of hit comedians, satirists, cartoonists, or citizens with anything resembling a normal sense of lustig.  

Der Spiegel article regarding closing times was something I can definitely relate to.  As mentioned, it may not be as bad as it used to be in Germany, but I find that the amount of time a store is open at convenient hours is in proportion to the size of a city.  So for the little Bavarian Alpine towns my family frequents, that makes it almost never.  Although this Sommer, Tante Erne was happy to announce to us that the local Backeri now is open late, all the way until 17. Uhr on weekdays!

Männertag sounds to me like a rather revolting and strange drinking holiday.  But that in essence is I suppose what defines the German stereotype to so many outside the country.  Good to note that the reputation is mostly the work of, as in so many things, a vocal minority.  Many choose simply to enjoy a day with friends.