May 19, 2024
In Germany a person with a weak constitution may be called a Warmduscher, or “warm showerer,” implying that they could not tolerate a cold shower. Other derogatory terms used to describe someone who is not tough include der Sockenschläfer (“the sock sleeper”) and der Zebrastreifenbenutzer (“the crosswalk user”).
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