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[–] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

To be fair, it’s a common source of comedy for speakers of any language with a lot of loan words to treat them like calques for the purpose of momentary confusion. People refer to little mules or little asses when discussing Mexican food in English, for example. I also didn’t even start learning German until 2009, so I definitely wasn’t there when it started.

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Nothing could be further from me than claiming we're being very original. Only 1 Pimmel would do that. I just thought your Pfosten might make people think there may be OTHER, very uniquely German reasons for this nonsense. Ü

[–] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I mean, Zangendeutsch really takes it to another level with the absolute commitment though

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It certainly is no laughing matter.

[–] Peter_Arbeitslos@feddit.org 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

What do you expect? It's ~~German stuff~~ stuff some weird selfish 2000s internet nerd basement kids invented. And I think it's beautiful.