Originally Posted by
Lima Juliet
Yes, to all of you, the Germans/Austrians have done this since at least 1596 when the
Großer Zapfenstreich ("Grand Tattoo") started. They have also had torch-bearers at such events for over 400 years - how very dare they?? [sarcastic]
I first came upon this practice one Rosenmontag mid 80's. Germans and marching bands [without the torches/helmets] Goosebumps for a short while but ok.
But I know that "
young*germans ain't so keen on this ****, and haven't been for many decades. So as nutty says, what is the message indeed?
The message is
DESPERATION.