Jan Böhmermann attracts a lot of attention with his ZDF magazine Royale. Most recently, he and his editorial team uncovered the lives of former retired intelligence chiefs. On the same show he deals it out against one of the most famous German TV presenters: Thomas Gottschalk.
“I hit my children”: Böhmermann misquotes from Gottschalk’s book
In the current episode of ZDF Magazine Royale, Jan Böhmermann reads from Thomas Gottschalk’s new book: Unfiltered. It is immediately noticeable that Böhmermann holding the book upside down. He then “quotes” his “favorite passage” from Gottschalk’s book: “I always hit children”.
It is noticeable that the text that Böhmermann reads was not written by Gottschalkbut probably came from his own pen. This is further confirmed when Böhmermann’s sentences continue to escalate: “And suddenly Bill Kaulitz comes along and is gay”Böhmermann adds:
In the past, you could still deduct touching women from your taxes. Nowadays you get a hashtag for that.
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Fans are conflicted about Böhmermann’s delivery style
There are mixed comments on Böhmermann’s ironic reading under the Instagram post. Many agree with Böhmermann and find Gottschalk’s behavior embarrassing, as this user writes: “How everyone thinks it’s real, but you probably don’t give Gottschalk credit for it.” Another fan writes: “The Gottschalk is so lost”.
Other Instagram users have a different opinion and defend Gottschalk, like this user:
Was never a big Gottschalk fan, but he has achieved more in show business than Böhmermann ever will. You have to have respect for that.
Another user also supports Gottschalk:
Thomas Gottschalk is the greatest German show host of all time, a radio and television legend and really doesn’t deserve all of these bullshits.
Not all commentators seem to have seen through Böhmermann’s satirical game and believe that the lines presented are in Gottschalk’s book.
Where ZDF Magazin Royale can be seen
The ZDF Magazine Royale is broadcast every Friday at 11 p.m. on ZDF broadcast. The latest episodes are also available on demand in the ZDF media library.