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]
And every leaving minister of defence, president and chancellor has been getting the very same party if he managed to step back in time before being discharged in dishonor.
Another tempest in a tea cup by some twitter mob.