Saxon humor in change: what remains of our dialect?
Saxon humor in change: what remains of our dialect?
Zwickau, Deutschland - The Saxon humor, this very special charm, is often represented by those who live in Saxony but speak High German. mdr reports that the dialect plays a decisive role in transporting the Saxon humor. However, the young generation has started to neglect the Saxon genitive - the expression changes, and terms like "Harryn his smear" are almost disappearing from everyday language use and hardly understandable.
In the workplaces, where stress often predominates, the humor has decreased noticeably. Everyday life offers fewer opportunities for situation comedy, since everyone is careful to maintain their facade. Nevertheless, this special humor remains alive in cabarets, although a withdrawal can be observed. The enjoyment of egg liqueur at family celebrations could be one of the last bastions of Saxon humor.
The influence of Lene Voigt and modern platforms
A significant factor of influence of the Saxon humor is Lene Voigt, whose art was once prohibited by the Nazis. In order to revitalize this tradition, Kristina Zorniger, known as Kristina from the village, has a mini clips series for the campaign "This is how it goes." launched. she read in three poems by Voigt, including "de Säk’sche Lorelei" and "Friehlingslied". These clips are supposed to establish a connection between the historic poet and a dialect -loving network community.
The first clip had a premiere on the occasion of the Leipzig Book Fair, and Kristina from the village will be a guest on the "This is how it goes." From March 24th, the clips on the channels of "So go Saxon." and #dies axis understanding available. With around 80,000 followers, their explanations of Saxon dialect terms are extremely popular, especially in young people.
dialects and identity
Another aspect that is relevant in the context of Saxon dialects is the associated identity. Deutschlandfunk Nova reports that dialects are crucial for perception and communication with others. While some are ashamed of their dialect, others feel a deep connection with their linguistic roots. Studies show that dialect speakers earn an average of 20 % less than High German speakers, and a survey shows that the Saxon dialect is often perceived as unappealing.
Despite these numbers, the charm of the Saxon dialect is not as unpopular as is often claimed. Many people, even outside of Saxony, appreciate the peculiarities and humor of this region. Bavaria, for example, have a preference for Saxon jokes, which illustrates the cultural bridges between the regions.
This shows that the Saxon dialect and its humor are still alive today - even if the understanding and acceptance change in society. A little convivial exchange, perhaps with an egg liqueur, and the art of storytelling could help to carry the Saxon humor into the future.
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