From the Fringe Articles
German Comedians Play Up to Stereotypes in UK Show
After enduring ridicule for many decades with typical stoicism and quiet disgust, a couple of Germans have tapped into the British view of their countrymen and have turned the comedic tables on the well-worn stereotypes. »Mehr zu: title"
Rebel Tourists Face Jail After European Graffiti Spree
While some people back pack across Europe, Americans Jim Clay Harper and Danielle Bremner spray-painted their way through the Old World and are now facing time behind bars for their crimes. »Mehr zu: title"
What German Men Want From Their Wives
For decades, German women have stayed away from food to attract men. According to a new survey, doing exactly the opposite might be a better idea. »Mehr zu: title"
Experts Get Gut Feeling in Search for the Purr-fect Cup of Coffee
For some, coffee making is an art while for others it can be the long, laborious process one goes through before getting the much-needed caffeine high. But how far will the purists go to get the purr-fect cup? »Mehr zu: title"
"Pinko Spice" Was Her Second Choice
Just as tabloid fashion icons aren’t usually linked to self-abnegating political ideologues, the words “posh” and “commie” don’t often fall in the same sentence. But they do now, thanks to a diligent German historian. »Mehr zu: title"
Republican Video Mocks Obama's Visit to Berlin
Set to a pulsing techno beat, a new web parody links Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama to David Hasselhoff and Che Guevara. The Republican Party video also pokes fun at Obama's leftist German fans. »Mehr zu: title"
If You Want to Get Ahead, Get a Tank
As July enters its last days, Germany's summer sales are reaching fever pitch. The annual period of bargains begins and ends with the wielding of handbags, the pulling of hair and the trampling of lesser foes. »Mehr zu: title"
Played by Unscrupulous Journalist, Obama Whines a Bit
For a man who has faced the issues of race, the connotations his middle name conjures up with some voters, and the fact that he smokes, Barack Obama seems to have shown his vulnerable side while in Berlin. »Mehr zu: title"
Blotto Brits Force Emergency Plane Landing
German police detained two British women who were so inebriated on a flight that they attacked cabin staff and tried to open the plane's door at 33,000 feet. The pilot of the aircraft made an emergency landing. »Mehr zu: title"
Bavarians Irked About Ex-Leader's Depiction in Berlin
Bavarians are a friendly bunch -- as long as you don't question the integrity of their late leaders, like one Berlin wax museum has. »Mehr zu: title"
