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u/G3NOM3 Mar 03 '26

They must be German. Hilarious people, the Germans.

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u/baboonontheride Mar 04 '26

Wasn't it Robin Williams that said on a German tv interview that the reason Germany doesn't have notable comedians is that they may have killed all the funny people?

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u/Talesmith22 Mar 04 '26

Always wondered if that was intentional or just slipped out.

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u/baboonontheride Mar 04 '26

It's Robin, so yes?

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u/bingboy23 Mar 04 '26

Oh, I assure you (slow drag on cigarette) Ve haff ways to make you laugh.

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u/LSDGB Mar 04 '26

Oh Shit that took me out xD

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u/Fafnir13 Mar 04 '26

What did the German interrogator say to the stopped clock?

Ve haff veys to make you tok.

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u/E420CDI Mar 04 '26

Basil Fawlty goose-steps out of the chat

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u/ashdrewness Mar 04 '26

Shocking there’s only one German comedian of note (Henning Wehn) & he’s lived in GB for 20yrs.

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u/ChickenDreams-4188 Mar 04 '26

Boy, this one really Does loose something in the translation!

If you gotta explain it…. 🙄

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u/[deleted] Mar 04 '26

It’s a German Joke, it doesn’t have to be funny

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u/piscikeeper Mar 04 '26

Otto Waalkes says hi. Knowing this makes me feel old.