Thomas Gottschalk: Slaps, Regrets, and Potato Soup
Oh, Thomas Gottschalk! The man who brought us far too many awkward TV moments is back in the headlines for reasons that can only be described as a comedy of manners gone wrong. I mean, when a weather expert—let’s be real, a weather expert—decides to dive into parenting techniques, you know things have taken a sharp left turn into bizarreville. So, let’s dive into the slapstick misadventures of Gottschalk, and sprinkle in a bit of Kachelmann’s unwarranted soup advice, shall we?
Apologies That Raise Eyebrows
It seems that a fog of regret has settled over Gottschalk as he reflects on the time he delivered a cheeky little slap to his son. Oh yes, indeed. Under scrutiny from online critics and weather pundits alike, he proclaimed during a book reading in Hamburg, “I’m still sorry today that I hit my son.” Well, that’s lovely—so is a bouquet of wilted flowers! But don’t get your knickers in a twist just yet; he clarified he never actually hit his son out of malice, which is a start, though it’s hard to tell if he’s apologizing or more shocked that we’re still talking about it.
“A Waddle Never Hurt Anyone” – Now, That’s Parenting!
In a twist worthy of a soap opera, some folks came to his defense saying his parenting methods were typical of their time, which is a true statement if you’re living in a sitcom from the 80s. After all, who could forget the classic parenting style of “a waddle never harmed anyone”? Perhaps we should add a new chapter to Gottschalk’s memoir: “The Art of Gentle Slaps and Waddles.” It’s worth noting, however, that the German Civil Code has officially rendered all forms of physical punishment illegal. Slapping your kids is about as hip as dial-up internet.
I Didn’t Mean to Slap, I Was Just Reacting!
Ah yes, the classic “I was just reacting” defense. Gottschalk described the incident in question involving a Paul McCartney record playing in a shop, which begs the question: how does one go from a nostalgic tune to outright slapping like a character in a low-budget drama? It’s like the ‘it wasn’t me’ of parenting! “I smacked him uncontrollably,” he explains while probably trying to ignore the collective gasp from his audience. And to think some parents claim they only *pretend* to slap for effect!
Clash Of The Titans: Gottschalk vs. Kachelmann
Enter Jörg Kachelmann, the weather expert with something of a tragic flair for drama. After Gottschalk’s confession, Kachelmann chimes in on Platform X, stating Gottschalk would have been convicted if things had gone differently. That’s all we need, folks! A meteorologist stepping in like a judge in a courtroom drama on a rainy day. The best part? Bavaria’s own Economics Minister Hubert Aiwanger jumped to Gottschalk’s defense, suggesting Kachelmann light his wood stove and whip himself up a nice potato soup—because nothing soothes the soul quite like culinary advice in moments of online outrage!
Unfiltered and Unapologetic
As if the slapping and soup debacle wasn’t enough, Gottschalk has made waves with his new book, “Unfiltered.” He’s all about transparency these days—clearly not just in his parenting. He insists he no longer cares about political correctness at this ripe age of 74. Because who needs a filter when you’ve got wisdom? However, his comments about physical contact with female guests have not gone down as smoothly as his soup recommendation. Maintains his claims resembling a scriptwriting convention, he’s now attributing his past touches to “purely for work purposes.” Let’s just hope his definition of “work” doesn’t involve actual slapping.
Conclusion: Here’s To Slaps, Regrets, and Cooking Tips!
So, kudos to Gottschalk for navigating through this storm of slapstick criticism. The man’s got more twists than a pretzel, and every turn deserves its own TV special. As for Kachelmann, perhaps next time he should stick to forecasting rain rather than preaching parenting. But who knows? Maybe one day he’ll write a book called “Soothing Potato Soups for Parenting Snafus.” In the world of celebrity and controversy, dear readers, expect the unexpected. After all, there’s a fine line between comedy and tragedy, and it appears Gottschalk has perfected the art of walking the tightrope.
Under pressure from strong criticism, Thomas Gottschalk (74) expressed his regret about a slap he gave his son in the past. The discussion was triggered by weather expert Jörg Kachelmann who emphasized on Platform X that Gottschalk would have been convicted as a criminal at the time if he had been reported. This statement led to a wave of criticism online against the former “Wetten, dass..?” moderator. However, there were also voices that showed understanding and support for Gottschalk.
At the start of his reading tour for his new book “Unfiltered” in the evening in Hamburg, the ex-moderator suddenly appears remorseful – and even though he was previously quite convinced of his previous actions, after all, Gottschalk doesn’t feel sorry for a slap in the face either. which he got himself. “I’m still sorry today that I hit my son,” Gottschalk told the Hamburg audience. “I never raised my son with slaps. “I am against all forms of violence,” emphasized the former “Wetten, dass…?” moderator.
Thomas Gottschalk: “A waddle never hurt anyone”
Many commented on the two slaps in the face for Gottschalk’s sons described in the book “Herbstblond”, which was published in 2015, as out of the question and disgusting. Others, however, defended Gottschalk with reference to the educational methods that were common at the time – or argued that “a wad never harmed anyone.” Parents are forbidden from hitting their children in Germany: Since 2001, the Civil Code has enshrined the right of children to a non-violent upbringing, which includes not only physical punishment but also psychological injuries and other degrading measures.
Hubert Aiwanger and Jörg Kachelmann clash because of Thomas Gottschalk
At the start of his reading tour, Gottschalk also told the audience how the slap in the face came about: “We walked into a store like this, there was a record playing, Paul McCartney was singing and he thought, you have to scratch with it. I just reacted. That was a reflex. A slap in the face that I still regret today,” said the showmaster. However, Gottschalk did not mention that this was not the only slap in the face. He “smacked his son Roman uncontrollably because he dropped three scoops of vanilla ice cream in front of the ice cream counter.”
Bavaria’s Economics Minister Hubert Aiwanger (Free Voters) jumped to Gottschalk’s side and attacked Jörg Kachelmann online: “Dear Mr. Kachelmann, please light up your wood stove, make yourself a nice potato soup and don’t be so nasty to Mr. Gottschalk. Bet you’ll feel better then?!” he wrote on X.
Gottschalk made more controversial statements
The moderator has recently caused a stir with controversial statements. Gottschalk emphasized with regard to his new book “Unfiltered” that he no longer cares whether what he says is politically correct. He announced that he wanted to live with the consequences of this attitude. “At my age you don’t have to be ‘cool’ anymore, I’ve been that way all my life.”
Most recently, the entertainer, who previously also appeared with men’s jokes, caused offense with statements about physical contact with female guests, for example with the Spice Girls at the end of the 90s. “I touched women on TV purely for work purposes. Like an actor who kisses in a movie because it’s in the script. “I won’t let that be accused of being an attack,” he told “Spiegel”. Nevertheless, he would leave it alone today. Gottschalk just made headlines with an incident at the “Kölner Treff” after he clung to Cheyenne Ochsenknecht’s (24) hand several times.
