Denglish 46: The German To-Do List for Complete Retards

Posted on January 13, 2012 | 18 Comments

Now, I’ll be real honest with you — this post doesn’t pertain to Denglish in any way. There are no mistranslations or German idioms lacking cultural context. This is just one blind swing in the endless series of haymakers which comprise my German wife’s sense of humor.

THE WIFE: “Why would a grown man need a to-do list? Am I your mother? No! So here is your list for today…

To-Do List for Complete Retards:

Please eat something.
Please clean the dishes afterward.
Don’t forget to breathe.”

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18 Responses to Denglish 46: The German To-Do List for Complete Retards

cravesadventure | January 13, 2012 at 4:39 pm | Reply

OMG – I am going to fall off my chair because I am laughing so hard after reading this post – ha! Thanks for sharing!
Michael Sadowski | January 13, 2012 at 10:55 pm | Reply

Sounds like very sensible advice, if you ask me. I need a to-do list just to get out of bed anymore.
eyeLaugh | January 14, 2012 at 3:00 pm | Reply

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leeschmidt | January 16, 2012 at 1:17 am | Reply

Oh my word. I have just spent ages reading this blog. I am now going to follow you on Twitter and on WordPress.

Too brilliant and wonderful! Thank you.
- Oh God, My Wife Is German | January 16, 2012 at 5:17 pm | Reply
  
  That’s awesome, Lee! Thank you for joining us!
FinallyFast.com | January 18, 2012 at 11:20 pm | Reply

I know some Germans that live through their day with a to-do-list.
I remember it was kind of wired and funny at the same time. Made me wonder if I need one too ..
Sharp | January 20, 2012 at 5:58 am | Reply

lol nice :’)
Ben Stegemoller | January 20, 2012 at 4:33 pm | Reply

I’m dating a girl from Germany and I cannot stop reading this blog… and yes, EVERYTHING starts as a list.
- Oh God, My Wife Is German | January 20, 2012 at 5:06 pm | Reply
  
  Right on Ben! And I must say, you have excellent taste. :)
4lanes | January 20, 2012 at 5:49 pm | Reply

Your posts made my day! I’m not yet married, but I guess I have much to look forward to!
- Oh God, My Wife Is German | January 20, 2012 at 7:55 pm | Reply
  
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kitsproson | January 22, 2012 at 6:49 am | Reply

Don’t you find that the Germans believe that they can do almost everything better than everybody else?! I love living in Germany, but boy do they think that the English are stupid!
- Oh God, My Wife Is German | January 22, 2012 at 3:39 pm | Reply
  
  Ah yes. I have yet to hear the end of it. :)
kitsproson | January 23, 2012 at 5:34 am | Reply

I don’t suppose you will hear the end of it unfortunately!
cat. | January 23, 2012 at 8:43 pm | Reply

Thanks for making me smile … this post made my day :) Love, cat http://catsruledogsdroole.blogspot.com/
Zart Sanchez | January 25, 2012 at 10:23 am | Reply

Not a bad list to keep in mind.
Nishanth gowda | January 31, 2012 at 9:16 pm | Reply

OMG I’m laughing here!! :D thanks.
thediaryofsugarandspice | February 10, 2012 at 1:54 am | Reply

I think your wife is the only German I know with a sense of humor!