Germany may be facing its worst economic downturn since World War II. But so what? The country is seizing on carnival this year to drown its sorrows – and even to laugh about the financial crisis. "These days, banks are happy to get robbed. It’s a sign they’ve still got cash left!” That’s one of the jokes that has been playing well with audiences at carnival shows this season, says Guido Cantz, one of Germany’s best-known comedians. And there are many others. After all, for Cantz and his colleagues, carnival is one of the busiest times of the year. So … Continue reading Carnival in Germany: Did You Hear the One About the Financial Crisis?