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Der Tatortreiniger: Learning German Through Dark Humour

Posted on September 8, 2020September 7, 2020 by cococatani

Der Tatortreiniger is a comedy series about a man who cleans crime scenes for a living. This premise alone proves that one can truly joke about anything. Word of warning: the jokes do tend to be on the dark side, and though the amount of gore is limited, der Tatortreiniger is definitely not suitable for minors or those of a sensitive disposition.

How to Open Your Mind in Times of Lockdown: Some Ideas

Posted on April 8, 2020April 8, 2020 by cococatani

Many institutions and individual enthusiasts have started to share culture online, or had already started to do so long before we had even heard of Covid-19. If you’ve had enough Netflix to last you a lifetime and the thought of a jigsaw puzzle makes you cringe, here are a few places you can access from home to open your mind.

Would You Sell Your Grandma for Likes?

Posted on November 14, 2017November 11, 2017 by cococatani

Some people say TV is dead. I don’t agree. Sure, I believe the people who think Netflix is the best… Read more Would You Sell Your Grandma for Likes?

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