In German we call that a “Schildbürgerstreich”. Yeah, no kidding, we have a word especially for things like that.
It refers to a foolish or absurd act, often involving a misunderstanding or misapplication of logic, typically in a humorous context - especially around buildings. The term comes from the “Schildbürger” tales, which depict the antics of the supposedly foolish citizens of the fictional town of Schildburg.
Edit: the fictional town was called Schila - thanks to diplomjodler3 for pointing it out!
The town was called Schilda. Legend has it that the citizens of this town were very wise and sought after as advisors everywhere in the country. Then one day they were fed up with that and decided to be total fools from then there out.
Is there a word for multiple levels of irony?
In German we call that a “Schildbürgerstreich”. Yeah, no kidding, we have a word especially for things like that.
It refers to a foolish or absurd act, often involving a misunderstanding or misapplication of logic, typically in a humorous context - especially around buildings. The term comes from the “Schildbürger” tales, which depict the antics of the supposedly foolish citizens of the fictional town of Schildburg.
Edit: the fictional town was called Schila - thanks to diplomjodler3 for pointing it out!
At least our language was prepared for that fire, when the fire department wasn’t.
The town was called Schilda. Legend has it that the citizens of this town were very wise and sought after as advisors everywhere in the country. Then one day they were fed up with that and decided to be total fools from then there out.
You are right! Brain fart on my side with Schildburg… Schilda is correct!