Punishment, cruel and unusual

Posted by Jul on 9 January 2007
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Often, it’s a good idea to watch some local television in your host country. It can help you pick up the language and its idioms. It can teach you something about the culture in which you are living, and even help you assimilate.

But sometimes, you turn on the TV and are greeted with things like this:

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x20v9F-sWHQ]

(You must watch to almost the end to see the best part, a spastic arm-grinding move that is, um…. just watch.)

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Comments (10)

  • Wanderlusting
    January 10th, 2007 01:57

    What the hell was that? I had it on mute but all I got out of it was that David Hasselhoff probably shouldn’t be flying through the air with two little girls dressed as angels.

    And you’re right, he shouldn’t make those arm movements either.

  • Ali
    January 10th, 2007 11:49

    Yes, i’ve seen this. Truly puzzling and disturbing. Good for taunting Germans about their big David Hasslehof fan base.

  • Mark Reynolds
    January 10th, 2007 12:40

    Hey, I tried leaving a comment here yesterday but Blogger ate it. It seemed like a pretty calculated attempt to mimic “spontaneous kookiness” but only managed “flailing embarassment.”
    My favourite part was the fish head guy, obviously added in as a surrealistic way of getting viewers to ask “what’s with the fish head guy?” and perhaps tie-in with “Fish-head guy” merchandise like dolls and branded sushi sets. You didn’t fool me, Hoff-ster!
    Anyway, like the blog, glad to have made your virtual acquaintance. I read you Christmas market account down the page – judging from your photo you were roughly 75 metres from my apartment in Strasbourg!

  • The Big Finn
    January 10th, 2007 13:11

    That is, without a doubt, the worst video I have ever seen!

    Congratulations!

  • Jul
    January 10th, 2007 13:43

    wanderlusting – You have to watch again with the sound. How else is it going to get stuck in your head? :)

    TBF – You are only able to say that because you have yet to see this:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgX-hiQdfFw

    Don’t hassle the Hof!

  • Zandria
    January 10th, 2007 17:54

    Oh my God, Oh my God. I couldn’t even finish watching that. David Hasselhoff jumping up and down with a spear, and flapping his arms while flying through the air? It’s not like I’ve ever been a fan of his or anything, but this just seems completely ridiculous! :)

  • rebecca
    January 10th, 2007 21:38

    That is truly impressive. But where’s KITT?

    See you Sunday!

  • R. Duckie
    January 16th, 2007 04:10

    WTF!! The flying is just too much!

  • christina
    January 26th, 2007 12:09

    My 10 yr old loved this. I’m going to have to deprogram him now.

  • tazzmeyer
    October 8th, 2009 11:39

    That was so hot.

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