* First up, as an absolute convert to German wine (well, convert to German white wine) I was recently "introduced" (via Twitter - oh, the wonders of modern technology) to The Wine Rambler, two Germans wine enthusiasts who share their wine tasting notes - in English - on largely German wines, plus the grape-related produce of one or two other countries as well. It's a great read that I would recommend it to anyone who's started getting to know German wine or just a little bit curious about the wine Germany produces. And especially those for whom the mention of German wine conjures thoughts of a bottle of Blue Nun.
* In the shame-filled aftermath of Lena failing to land Germany a much-hoped for (mostly by Stefan Raab) double Eurovision win, here she is performing what I personally consider would have been a much better competition entry. Warning: once you have watched this you will never stop singing it. Ever. (Thanks for that, Meg.)
* My second video of the week - which I don't have the words to describe, well no words other than "insane lipsyncing German DJ" - you will find over at Otomcio. There is an ongoing argument over whether that accent is real or not.
And this week's non-German entries:
* A third, much gentler video, just to calm us all down a bit after that madness (I've forgotten where I got this, so apologies to whoever it came from).
* I love chicken, salmon, beef and prawns as much as the next flesh-eater, but I don't really want to drink them
* And finally, it's my favourite time of the year again. Which time? The World Beard and Moustache Championships time. I can't believe you even had to ask.
Right... I'm crawling back under my rock now. See you on the other side...
10 comments:
Good luck this week :)
P.S. Flula is definitely German but there can be no doubt his German accent is exaggerated. No doubt.
Go Germany! I am completely impressed with Germany's first prize winning entry in the 'freestyle full beard category' with the little animal. You can't get that done in Toni & Guy.
@Otomcio: thanks!! and yes, sorry, definitely no argument over him BEING German.
@Fiona: the freestyle full beard is my favourite category. But what little animal?! Where??!
These are great!!!!! I love Sesamstraße!! I watch it occasionally but I haven't seen celebrities on it as much as the US one.
Love the link with Lena and Ernie singing, you're right I'll be singing that forever. Good luck with your German, I can totally relate. I have my last German test tomorrow and then I'm done with taking intensive classes - too intense :)
@Yelli: hello :) I haven't watched any German Sesame Street before now but I think this could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship for me and it!
@Laurel: Congratulations!! Lucky, lucky you :) I think I'm on my last course now too, but I think it is going to pretty much finish me off!
Loved the Beard and Moustache championship pictures! I really can't believe that actually takes place.
I'll be looking into the wine guys too :)
I have to admit I read your post and watched the "Bert" clip the other day...but I came back today so I could watch it again.
I like Lena singing in German SO.MUCH.BETTER than...uh...Satellite's original language.
@Debbie: it's one of the highlights of my year ;)
@Jan: haha I know it's great, isn't it?!
@Cliff: AGREED.
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