Basically, the Germans came to us and said, 'We don't have a sense of humour.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Idle claims Germans admitted to lacking a sense of humor.
- In plain terms
- A nation reportedly confessed to having no humor.
- What can you take from it?
- Cultural stereotypes are self-acknowledged.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do cultures have distinct humor styles?
- Who defines humor?
Another view
This is likely a joke rather than a factual report.
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