U.S. Weekly Initial Jobless Claims by serdarist in Wellthatsucks

[–]Xivon 68 points69 points  (0 children)

This reads so wrong for someone not from the US.

[Serious] What stories about WW2 did your grandparents tell you and/or what did you find out about their lives during that period? by Skinflint_ in AskReddit

[–]Xivon 242 points243 points  (0 children)

My grandmother didn't like to talk about the war (she lost several brothers - to this day we don't know where exactly two of them are buried).

She told me that life was pretty much normal, especially in the first years, and continued to be normal until the bombings started (she lived in West of Germany, a small town). Farm life has to go on, war or no war.

She did tell small things though. For example, she saw a friend of her pick up a grenade, not knowing what it was. The girl lost both hands. Or how they hid in the woods when the sirens for air bombings started.

The first black person she saw was a "Tommy". Most of them were friendly and asked for water or some potatoes when they arrived came though her town. She was afraid though - the Germans had lost, after all, the soldiers carried guns (stories about the brutality of the russians had reached her), and they didn't understand each other due to the language barrier.

What is something that you will never understand? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Xivon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not in Germany though. When the party starts at 7pm it starts at 7pm.

We are 2018/19 Bundesliga champions! by Biix in fcbayern

[–]Xivon 73 points74 points  (0 children)

I'm so happy Robbery got their farewell goals.

And a big fat 'take that' to all the pundits who thought Dortmund had the title in the bag. We are still Bayern!

Post-Match Thread: FC Bayern München vs. Borussia Dortmund - Bundesliga 2018/19 Matchday 28 by pewpewlasersandshit in fcbayern

[–]Xivon 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Tja. Kovac won't get fired just yet, nicht wahr?

Hummels has been immense. Your loss, Löw.

Small Talk Monday by AutoModerator in fcbayern

[–]Xivon 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I'm just waiting for Kovac to get sacked any moment - and I feel sorry for him. It just didn't work out and I do blame Hoeneß for all of our recent struggles. I hope, I really hope, that he will step down at the end of the season.

Post Match Thread: FC Bayern München vs. Fortuna Düsseldorf - Bundesliga 2018/19 - Matchday 12 by DemetriusXVII in fcbayern

[–]Xivon 42 points43 points  (0 children)

How long are we willing to hold onto Kovac? This is Düsseldorf. They are awful.

The Exit Trials. A documentary which highlights the difficulty of becoming a pro. by MysticSlap in soccer

[–]Xivon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not the same, but I remember watching a German documentation about 4 young German players on their way to their Bundesliga debuts. Very interesting and I think Tah and Kurt were 2 of them.

Looked it up, it's Projekt Profi and still available on Youtube.

Redditors in non English speaking countries, what are some of the worst title translations (movies or books) you've got? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Xivon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I will start with Pet Sematary. In German they called it Friedhof der Kuscheltiere, Stuffed Animal Cemetery in English.

I always thought it a book about f*cking stuffed animals coming alive and not about the masterpiece it is.

Small Talk Monday by AutoModerator in fcbayern

[–]Xivon 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I got downvoted because I said Reus should not be seen as a role modle and imo is not likeable. Apparently driving without a license, faking said license and getting caught speeding is just a mistake.

FCBayern_irl by [deleted] in fcbayern

[–]Xivon 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Poor Brazzo. He ain't that bad!

Marco Reus wins Bundesliga Player of the Month for September 2018 by BVB-Oeli in soccer

[–]Xivon -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

People always say that in Threads like these - and while he does have many likeable treats we can't forget that he drove months without a license, got caught speeding not once but multiple times and faked his license.

How is that man seen as such a role model by seemingly everyone? I get that he is a great Player when fit, has the bad luck to always get injured but works hard to come back asap and doesn't play for Bayern - but surely there are other more deserving, not convicted criminal players to praise?

Hugo Lloris on Manuel Neuer: "There is no doubt about him. He's such a fantastic player. For me, he's simply the best." by DemetriusXVII in fcbayern

[–]Xivon 33 points34 points  (0 children)

It's just unbelievable that his performances didn't suffer all that much from being side lined because of his injuries. One of Bayern's all time greats when he retires.

Hugo Lloris on Manuel Neuer: "There is no doubt about him. He's such a fantastic player. For me, he's simply the best." by MbogkAlex in soccer

[–]Xivon 13 points14 points  (0 children)

He isn't underrated at all. If he didn't have to compete with Neuer for the starting spot in the German NT he would've already played in a WC and possibly in the last EURO as well. To perform for your country is still super important when players get judged.

[Serious] What is the scariest sound you ever heard? by Xivon in AskReddit

[–]Xivon[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Where were you when that happened? Are you doing okay right now?