"Wetten, dass..." presenter - "They work really hard for their money": Thomas Gottschalk puts criticism of influencers into perspective
TV veteran Thomas Gottschalk has backed away a little from his fundamental criticism of influencers. "I really don't have anything against influencers. They work really hard for their money. Working means that they put 20 hours a day into that little device," said Gottschalk in his joint podcast with Mike Krüger, "Die Supernasen".
In his own words, Gottschalk sees the problem with the followers: "Why do I follow such people and make them strong and make them big? For me, the word follower simply has negative connotations from the outset. I'm not someone who wants to follow, I want to lead the way. Many children have the impression that they are better served as followers than being creative themselves."
Shirin David gave Thomas Gottschalk a rebuttal
Gottschalk, who hosted his last "Wetten, dass...?" show in Offenburg at the end of November, has made several condescending comments about influencers in the past. Among other things, he once emphasized that influencers had no place on his "Wetten, dass...?" couch. The popular rapper Shirin David promptly teased him on the last show: "You once said that influencers don't belong on your couch, and I have to say, it's very cozy here!"
Gottschalk also commented on slips of the tongue in the podcast when he mixed up the names of his guests Matthias Schweighöfer and Bastian Schweinsteiger. "Of course I know his name is Bastian Schweinsteiger, did I say Schweighöfer?" said Gottschalk. "Because you say the name a thousand times during rehearsals. It's not like what you see on television. You're always at a rehearsal beforehand, you say it right a thousand times: Schweinsteiger and Schweighöfer. I would have loved to have Til Schweiger in it too, even though he's a stinker." He would have "managed it all".
Read also:
- In response to Gottschalk's critique, influencer Shirin David found a humorous way to challenge him during his last "Wetten, dass..." show.
- Despite his past criticism of influencers, Thomas Gottschalk admitted to sometimes confusing the names of his guests, such as Matthas Schweighöfer and Bastian Schweinsteiger.
- Mike Krüger, Gottschalk's podcast co-host, mentioned the extensive work that influencers put into their online presence, referring to the 20-hour-a-day dedication required.
- Even while commenting on his own mistakes, Gottschalk hinted at his desire to have renowned actor Til Schweiger as a guest, adding an amusing twist to his perspective on influencers and celebrities.
Source: www.stern.de
