By using this site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. Close

Forums - General Discussion - Why is German pop culture less popular worldwide than American, British and Japanese?

Nem said:
Errorist76 said:

Aren't romanic languages like Spanish and Italian known for pronounced R sounds as well?! :D

Not really. They have soft R's. 

Excuse me?! They roll the R pretty harsh on their tongue (except for the French and possibly Portugues of course). Like a machine gun...Especially the Spaniards and Catalans are terrible at it. Also Italian is very fixated on their rolling Rs...It's actually one of THE key features of that language. I studied it. Same with eastern European, slavic languages. 

It doesn't matter...everybody does it. There are so many local dialects in Germany as there are in U.S. or I believe any other country on this planet. At some places they roll the R like Italians and in others they round it down like the worst Texan you know. And there is only a river parting both towns, you know what I'm saying.

Last edited by Errorist76 - on 15 December 2017

Around the Network
Errorist76 said:
Pagan said:

Thata because the germans are not casual and cool people. All? Maybe. They dont know how to show their feelings. Look at their movies. The only funny german movies are fuk yu göte. And that guy is from iran.

If you look ar hollywood and compare it with the germans you will understand. Talking with a german is like talking to a wall. Berlin changed the people alittle bit because its a mixed City with turks kurds and so on. People who grew up in berlin are different as people from the east. Germans from Berlin are cool and casual.

Generalising though?!

I really don't wanna know where you come from...

Berlin has not been become cool because of the Turks and Arabs, it has always been an liberal and influencial capital...but also because it's basically the city and symbol of freedom these days, basically the New York of the 80ies..a melting pot. Not sure if necessary the Arabs and Turks did do much to improve that liberal thinking, honestly. 

I said and so on and didnt mention only one nationality. That chop sui Berlin is the reason germans are more  casual and cool in Berlin or cologne. On the return the foreigners living in berlin are getting attracted from the strictly life of the germans. Its like alabama vs California/NY. Multi culturalism makes that difference. I lived for 3 years in cologne and for 4 in berlin. I know what i am talking about. Its not my fault when you get beat up in the school by turks because of nerd accusations and pushed you towards Afd and trump. Sorry dude. Thats just the truth.



Pagan said:
Errorist76 said:

Generalising though?!

I really don't wanna know where you come from...

Berlin has not been become cool because of the Turks and Arabs, it has always been an liberal and influencial capital...but also because it's basically the city and symbol of freedom these days, basically the New York of the 80ies..a melting pot. Not sure if necessary the Arabs and Turks did do much to improve that liberal thinking, honestly. 

I said and so on and didnt mention only one nationality. That chop sui Berlin is the reason germans are more  casual and cool in Berlin or cologne. On the return the foreigners living in berlin are getting attracted from the strictly life of the germans. Its like alabama vs California/NY. Multi culturalism makes that difference. I lived for 3 years in cologne and for 4 in berlin. I know what i am talking about. Its not my fault when you get beat up in the school by turks because of nerd accusations and pushed you towards Afd and trump. Sorry dude. Thats just the truth.

Haha now you're getting funny. I grew up with lots of Turks in a western German town, my mother taught them and yes, it's true that multi-culturism enhances the personal horizon and broadens the ability to judge things accordingly. 

I never had a problem with them, if you treat them with respect they respect you..that's how everybody rolls on this planet I guess. I also have travelled half the world and all of Europe and have friends in many countries from different cultures.

I think we misunderstood each other and I totally share your attitude. 

I was just misinterpreting your comment about the liberal influence of Turks and Arabs, because their majority in Germany are from more conservative and poor parts of the countries and therefore are not exactly liberal, but, on the other side, more conservative and religious. Just knowing about those facts and not denying them doesn't make me an AfD sympathiser.

To end on a fitting positive thought though: Turks and Arabs do play a big part in German Rap and Hip Hop music today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmPEIr1Dgrg

Last edited by Errorist76 - on 15 December 2017

Honestly, no one needs to love someone singing in German, but i think there is worse than German for singing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVXH9uGQHjw



Errorist76 said:
Nem said:

Not really. They have soft R's. 

Excuse me?! They roll the R pretty harsh on their tongue (except for the French and possibly Portugues of course). Like a machine gun...Especially the Spaniards and Catalans are terrible at it. Also Italian is very fixated on their rolling Rs...It's actually one of THE key features of that language. I studied it. Same with eastern European, slavic languages. 

It doesn't matter...everybody does it. There are so many local dialects in Germany as there are in U.S. or I believe any other country on this planet. At some places they roll the R like Italians and in others they round it down like the worst Texan you know. And there is only a river parting both towns, you know what I'm saying.

You guys are grossly misinterpreting what i say.

German and dutch are languages with alot of R sounds on many many words. Alot more than portuguese, french, english and spanish.

I am not saying the other languages don't have R sounds, but they are much less. The basis towards the construction of multiple melodies is alot less rich with the German and Dutch language.

If you disagree feel free. But it is clear. I tried answering the OP, if you don't like the answer, it's your problem. But it is the case.

We can just pretend there is nothing wrong and there's no reason at all. There. What's the point of making questions if you're not willing to listen to the answers? Geez...

I'm ignoring the thread from now on. It was obviously a mistake to try inform people. There is nothing wrong. The world is wrong. There. Be happy!



Around the Network

@Nem:
I think you mean the pharynx-built r and ch in German (actually primarily Hochdeutsch), swiss German and Dutch. Building a rolled R with the tongue already sounds softer. With German accents it's a totally different beast though. There you might find way less hard ch sounds, probably soft sh instead, rolled R's and possibly those multiple melodies.
Of course totally different to roman languages again.