December 2011
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#germanproblems:
Aldi is out of rote Schorle.
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speaking american
special announcement for americans living in bavaria: there are certain words in german that are specifically designed to make you sound like a moron. the nicer bavarians in the world will only smile when you use them, and the more evil ones will trick you into saying them. watch out for these bombs:
1. plunderhorndl
2. eichhornchen
3. räte
no matter how much you want a delicious nutty pastry,...
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http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/06/sports/hockey/der... →
“More than 20 dead former N.F.L. players and many boxers have had C.T.E. diagnosed. It generally hollowed out the final years of their lives into something unrecognizable to loved ones.” Incredible story that every sports fan needs to read.
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Things to do before leaving
1. find the German equivalent to Chino Hills.
2. pay a visit to Fassbinder’s grave.
3. find out what exactly is in Weißwurst (optional if mental health is too fragile for this knowledge)
4. meet Uli Hoeneß.
5. learn a drinking song other than the “ein Prosit zu Gemütlichkeit” one.
6. learn to like Aldi.
6 1/2. …for something other than the bread machine.
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