In a surprise announcement that absolutely no one interests or would believe one moment if it did, not-so-well-known futurologist Prof. Horst Opaschowski has announced the end of German egotism as we know it. Like in our time or something. Well it was a surprise announcement for me.
The age of the “Ichlinge” (The Me People) is coming to an end, says the Professor. After the finanical crisis, he says, Germans are now turning away in disgust from self-indulgence and mismanagement. They’ve seen the light, so-to-speak. “They want honorable businessmen and honest politicians. The yearning for secruity and solidarity within society is growing.”
His nose is growing too, I bet. Or this guy is terribly and deeply confused. Or maybe he just lives under a rock somewhere in the German pampa. He means well though, I guess, and that always “goes in the pants” over here, as the saying goes (goes awry).
At any rate, I pity the fool who believes a word Mr. Nostradamus here has to say. But not all that much really. After all, I’m only in this here for number one.
Deutsche suchen Sicherheit und soziale Geborgenheit.
Observing Hermann 
The end of German egotism? Maybe only with the end of Germans. Last time I went out, there were plenty of Germans to be found: and lots of German ego. Being self-absorbed is part and parcel of the German experience. Being German means never saying “Sorry” or “Excuse me” or realizing that someone else may deserve something more than you.
My countdown has begun. Will leave Yekistan in a little over a month.
I know German engineers are, you know, like, uber-engineers, but this is human nature we’re talking about…