Why is Pro-German Sentiment Increasing on College Campuses?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the increasing pro-German sentiment observed on college campuses, particularly at an American university. Participants explore the reasons behind this trend, its manifestations, and cultural implications, while referencing the Zeitgeist movie.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes a noticeable rise in pro-German youth movements during their third year at university, expressing confusion about the reasons behind this sentiment.
  • Another participant compares pro-German sentiment to other cultural affiliations, suggesting it should not be given undue attention.
  • A participant shares a personal anecdote about a German exchange student, implying a perception of superiority based on personal attributes.
  • Some participants question whether the pro-German sentiment is linked to specific cultural movements, such as industrial music.
  • One participant clarifies that the Zeitgeist movie and pro-German sentiment are not directly related, despite the shared German connection in the title.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varied opinions on the significance and implications of pro-German sentiment, with no clear consensus on its causes or relevance. Some participants seem to dismiss the trend, while others engage with it more personally.

Contextual Notes

There are multiple references to personal experiences and cultural perceptions, but the discussion lacks a clear framework for understanding the broader implications of the sentiment. The relationship between pro-German sentiment and cultural movements remains ambiguous.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in cultural trends on college campuses, discussions of national identity, and the interplay between personal experiences and broader societal movements may find this discussion relevant.

DrClapeyron
I've been at my university for three years and the first two of which I had never run across the pro-german youth movements that I did in my third year. I am not sure why but according to a small minority of people everything german is just better; pencils, rulers, paper, cars, music, etc. I tolerate this but I do not know why this feeling is at my (American) university. Anyone else heard of this Zeitgeist movie?
 
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Eh, wouldn't pay it anymore attention than those who are pro-Jewish or pro-African, pro-Irish, pro-Spanish, ect, ect.
 
Dude, I know this German guy. He was exchanged for a friend of mine. We call him [Friend's name] 2.0

He's on the rowing team, a physics/engineering major, blond hair blue eyes. Man, he's just so much better than me.
 
WarPhalange said:
Dude, I know this German guy. He was exchanged for a friend of mine. We call him [Friend's name] 2.0

He's on the rowing team, a physics/engineering major, blond hair blue eyes. Man, he's just so much better than me.

:smile: :smile: :smile:
 
Are these people part of the industrial music crowd or something?
 
DrClapeyron said:
I've been at my university for three years and the first two of which I had never run across the pro-german youth movements that I did in my third year. I am not sure why but according to a small minority of people everything german is just better; pencils, rulers, paper, cars, music, etc. I tolerate this but I do not know why this feeling is at my (American) university. Anyone else heard of this Zeitgeist movie?

Ewww, techno.
 
DrClapeyron said:
I've been at my university for three years and the first two of which I had never run across the pro-german youth movements that I did in my third year. I am not sure why but according to a small minority of people everything german is just better; pencils, rulers, paper, cars, music, etc. I tolerate this but I do not know why this feeling is at my (American) university. Anyone else heard of this Zeitgeist movie?

Zeitgeist and Pro Germans are not really related dude except the fact that the title is german for like time spirit or something like that.
 

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