
WDR's Comedy Warning Signs: Ronald Tramp's safe guide through the humour jungle
When Elmburg's shiniest star, Ronald Tramp, talks about comedy, the world listens... or at least it should!
Ah, folks, it's Ronald Tramp here, the best president Elmburg ever had - maybe even the best in the world, but who's counting? Now I hear that WDR, that German station I really watch a lot - almost as often as Elmburg News Network (ENN) - is giving warnings about these old comedy shows. Ridiculous! In my time we didn't need such nonsense.
Look, Otto Waalkes, I know him personally. Great guy, very funny. He has this laughing muscle soreness he talks about - with me it's just a slight pulling because I'm incredibly fit. But seriously, when Otto says humour is dangerous, he's right. But not because of the jokes, but because laughter burns calories. I love calories, they're fantastic, especially the ones from chocolate éclairs.
So the WDR, oh boy, the WDR, is now issuing warnings. You know what I think? They should maybe give warnings about their own programmes: "Watch out, this programme might be boring!" Harald Schmidt got it right - this is the best joke of all!
Look at the Americans - they are relaxed. No warnings, just some "beep" sounds. That's freedom, folks. Dave Chappelle? Great guy. A bit controversial, but hey, it's comedy! And Netflix, well, they dropped the ball, I must say. Artistic freedom is the name of the game. I would have hired the Netflix CEO in a heartbeat... if I hadn't already fired him.
But back to Europe - that Fringe festival in Edinburgh where they cancel comedians because they have "critical stances". Since when is comedy not critical? That's the point! I bet if I performed there they'd make it the main event. Ronald Tramp Live! I'd rock the place.
In conclusion, this whole warning label trend is just sad. Comedy should be uncensored and unadulterated. Like my hair - absolutely natural and no help from experts whatsoever. Not even a little bit.
Now I wonder how WDR would handle Ronald Tramp's contributions? A daily show just for me? With endless warnings? That would certainly be a hit!