The Germans, are they that much different?

[darmstadt]

Interesting 12 part article

[TimberWolf]

I imagine there is little genetic difference between the Germans and us, and in fact we could probably interbreed with them (unlike with the French). There may significant cultural differences though, since for one thing they have cellars (always spooky places in films, can be used for eating fellow willing Germans and for holding siblings hostage) and a propensity to invade Europe with their tanks and Luffwaffe. They also wear leather shorts and say um-pa-pa. Apart from that I imagine there is little difference between us to speak of.


Edit: They also eat lots of cabbage.

[sasguru]

I imagine there is little genetic difference between the Germans and us, and in fact we could probably interbreed with them (unlike with the French). There may significant cultural differences though, since for one thing they have cellars (always spooky places in films, can be used for eating fellow willing Germans and for holding siblings hostage) and a propensity to invade Europe with their tanks and Luffwaffe. They also wear leather shorts and say um-pa-pa. Apart from that I imagine there is little difference between us to speak of.


Edit: They also eat lots of cabbage.

And they have a functioning economy.

[EternalOptimist]

one of the main differences is that they have unterzeebotten whilst we have submarines. This makes it much easier for us to order a sub from subways than it does for them

[moorfield]

We are ruled by Germans aren't we?

And German IT people are the most risk averse people I've ever worked with - you can't fart in a lift without asking permission and getting your request reviewed prioritised and tested to death in triplicate.

[sasguru]

We are ruled by Germans aren't we?

And German IT people are the most risk averse people I've ever worked with - you can't fart in a lift without asking permission and getting your request reviewed prioritised and tested to death in triplicate.

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Well considering our dismal record with large IT projects, they may have a point.

[TimberWolf]

And they have a functioning economy.

They have their ups and downs just like us. Though their ups and downs have historically been more extreme than ours?

[Pondlife]

Nice people but no dress sense whatsoever.

When a german is deciding what to wear for work all that goes through their head is "What would Ross from friends wear".... "I know , Jeans and a horrible tie... they always work well together"

Either that or they think sports pundits are fashion icons.

[oracleslave]

Nice people but no dress sense whatsoever.

It's the white socks and sandals that make me laugh

[Pondlife]

It's the white socks and sandals that make me laugh

Pondlife looks around the office and bows to your skills of observation.