> Well, for what is worth, many Europeans, like the Germans, are even worse at satire and humor than Americans are. As a German, I don't agree. I think German

> Well, for what is worth, many Europeans, like the Germans, are even worse at satire and humor than Americans are. As a German, I don't agree. I think Germans get satire and humor. I'd say we are in that respect closer to the British than the American (But I have to admit that the Brits are light years ahead when it comes to everything entertaining) It's just that our media outlets are characterized by another German trait: fear of risk. If a program works well enough than nothing is going to change. Just think about how long "Wetten Dass...?!" was on air. As far as tv programs are concerned I think that "Stromberg" or "Tatortreiniger" aren't too bad.