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    2 months ago

    Ah yes, this book used to be somewhat of a staple in German households with children. I dare say whole generations were traumatized 🫨. Up until today the character names are used (pejoratively) for misbehaving children: twitching Philip for ADHD, shockheaded Peter for unkemptness, soup Kaspar for those who play with their food, etc