Brexit at the Carnival

The subject of Brexit has not gone unnoticed by those in Germany building floats for the many carnivals taking place this week.

One in Düsseldorf shows Theresa May with a Pinnocio-style Brexit nose stabbing through the heart of the British economy.

Meanwhile in Oberursel, one float was more critical of the fact that the Brexit process is dragging on, whilst the EU has other problems to sort out:

Kunstgriff Oberursel - Brexit here and Brexit there - als gäbs kaan annern Scheissdreck mehr! (3rd March, 2019)

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Truly German: Sweet catchers

Catching sweets at the carnival procession can be dangerous. Not only are there sweets and other things flying through the air, but if you do manage to catch something it might get snatched out of your hand.

Even if you are only watching the procession go by, there’s no guarantee that your neighbour will not knock you over with their over-sized handbag.

And I’m only talking about the adults!

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Photos of the Oberursel Carnival Procession

Sunday, 14th February, 2010

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Oberursel Karnevalsumzug 2010

Oberursel Karnevalsumzug 2010

Oberursel Karnevalsumzug 2010

Oberursel Karnevalsumzug 2010

Der Hessentag macht Orschel arm, wir wissen wir mer trotzdem spar'n!!!

Der Hessentag macht Orschel arm, wir wissen wir mer trotzdem spar'n!!!

The mobile sausage grill

The mobile sausage grill

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