We call the akimbo position “teapotting” (because of the handles – I know, technically the spout is missing). We also have a x-rated version of the children’s song to go with it. 🙄 Sorry.
If you saw a group of lads hanging about like that here it’d be a safe bet they had illegal substances with their alcohol. And I mean any group of lads too not specific to dress or origin or anything.
🤣 Sorry, I can’t wrap my head around your thinking. We are a running/walking group (this was walkers who were preparing for the runners to come to the meeting place), in age between 25 to 85 (sometimes there are also children). Besides water and softdrinks, people drink beer and wine, and occasionally a shot (on special occasions). I used a shot from the back because I don’t want to show people’s faces without asking them first.
No need to be sorry. I think it is a cultural difference. We often have US newcomers to our group who are trying to get used to walking around in town or parks or woods with an open beer (that sounds like we are all alcoholics which we are definitely not).
Yes, alchohol in public places accept beer gardens and pubs is largely prohibited here. Mainly because people turn into violent, destructive goons in the country once drunk.
I think it’s nice that Germany has relaxed sensible people who know how to enjoy a beer in the park and remain civil.
The “teapotting” is not from our German friends. Our running group is international, the predominant language is English (so much so that we sometimes speak English for quite a while until we realise that – this time – we are all German). Last Sunday for example, we were 2 Brits, 4 US Americans, 1 Israeli (well, formerly, she got German citizenship a year ago), 1 South African, 1 Brazilian, 1 Spanish, 1 Rumanian, 1 Ukranian and 5 Germans.
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Teapotting?? I can see what looks like a beer bottle….
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We call the akimbo position “teapotting” (because of the handles – I know, technically the spout is missing). We also have a x-rated version of the children’s song to go with it. 🙄 Sorry.
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Looks like a not so legal picnic lol
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How do get the illegal part? 🤔😊
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If you saw a group of lads hanging about like that here it’d be a safe bet they had illegal substances with their alcohol. And I mean any group of lads too not specific to dress or origin or anything.
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🤣 Sorry, I can’t wrap my head around your thinking. We are a running/walking group (this was walkers who were preparing for the runners to come to the meeting place), in age between 25 to 85 (sometimes there are also children). Besides water and softdrinks, people drink beer and wine, and occasionally a shot (on special occasions). I used a shot from the back because I don’t want to show people’s faces without asking them first.
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I’m sorry, I meant no disrespect. I guess I’m blinkered by what I see in the parks here thats the trouble.
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No need to be sorry. I think it is a cultural difference. We often have US newcomers to our group who are trying to get used to walking around in town or parks or woods with an open beer (that sounds like we are all alcoholics which we are definitely not).
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Yes, alchohol in public places accept beer gardens and pubs is largely prohibited here. Mainly because people turn into violent, destructive goons in the country once drunk.
I think it’s nice that Germany has relaxed sensible people who know how to enjoy a beer in the park and remain civil.
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Well, mostly. We have our share of goons, too🤨
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They really dont see the damage they cause do they.
I’d love to come and experience a proper Oktoberfest one day. That looks like a lot of fun.
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Well … that’s possibly the best way to experience the goons… 🤣🤣
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That’s true.
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My husband, who speaks pretty decent German is fascinated!
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The “teapotting” is not from our German friends. Our running group is international, the predominant language is English (so much so that we sometimes speak English for quite a while until we realise that – this time – we are all German). Last Sunday for example, we were 2 Brits, 4 US Americans, 1 Israeli (well, formerly, she got German citizenship a year ago), 1 South African, 1 Brazilian, 1 Spanish, 1 Rumanian, 1 Ukranian and 5 Germans.
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So new words are a great addition!
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Funny picture and caption. Do we get x-rated version of the children’s song at some point?
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It is x-rated for a reason. 🐾😁
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