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And all the sudden... * I am going to delete obvious nazi comments. You can make your jokes, but no glorification etc. here. Carnival culture in Germany, particularly in regions like the Rhineland, has long been a space for satire and social commentary. During the Nazi era, many carnival societies were co-opted by the regime, and traditional hierarchies and values were maintained, often in a humorous guise that masked more sinister undercurrents. This allowed for a continuation of pre-existing social structures and prejudices under the cover of light-hearted festivity. However, in the post-war period, Carnival also became a venue for confronting and processing the past. Through satire and parody, some carnival groups began to address the horrors of the Nazi regime, using humor as a means to critique, reflect, and slowly unravel the darker aspects of their own recent history. This dual role of carnival—as both a preserver of old norms and a vehicle for critical reflection—highlights the complex ways in which this cultural tradition navigated and responded to Germany's troubled past. This Video shows Johnny Buchardt, who, in a humoristic way, shows that old habits die hard.
