For Jan Böhmermann it seems to be a hobby to collect lawsuits and settle disputes in court. He won that the other day strange champagne dispute against AFD politician Maximilian Krah. But he completely lost a lawsuit that Jan Böhmermann wanted to bring through.
ZDF Magazine Royale: Beekeeper takes revenge on the bee-washing issue
On November 3, 2023, ZDF Magazine Royale was broadcast about the so-called “beewashing” broadcast. This involves companies that award plaques for particular sustainability in return for a prize. Böhmermann showed how these companies make money and how customers are deceived by this misleading advertising.
The beekeeper Rico Heinzig and his beekeeping “My Honey” also appeared in the contribution from the ZDF magazine Royale – but without his knowledge. He didn’t put up with that and produced a so-called “Böhmermann honey”. The honey was called “Beewashing honey” and advertised with Böhmermann’s face. A poster with the satirist and the inscription “Leading bee and beetle expert recommends” advertises Heinzig’s honey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzYaGn1bzIgJan Böhmermann files a lawsuit – and loses
Jan Böhmermann apparently didn’t like the action because he sued. The comedian saw his personal rights violated and wanted to have the photo banned on the honey product. But the Dresden Higher Regional Court ruled against the satirist.
The court decided that the labeling and advertising of Heinzig’s honey was also satire. It goes far beyond commercial interests and wants itself satirically deal with Böhmermann. The comedian’s personal rights are therefore not in question, because that The right to freedom of expression is more importantsaid the court.
Beekeeper Rico Heinzig took this whole process calmly. He even invited the satirist to his beekeeping business and wanted to “bury the hatchet”, but Böhmermann did not respond to the offer. Apparently that’s where the fun ends for the comedian.
When and where the ZDF magazine Royale runs
The ZDF magazine Royale is running every Friday at 11:00 p.m. on ZDF with a new episode. The show, like the Bee-Washing edition, can also be found in the media library and in excerpts on YouTube.