ZDF anchor sparkes controversy with her selected footwear.
Skater kid Bart Simpson graced the UEFA European Championship via Katrin Müller-Hohenstein's socks, causing a ruckus on social media during Germany's home tournament kickoff. The ZDF moderator donned a dark blue jumpsuit in the studio, but her white socks featuring the iconic cartoon character took everyone by surprise.
At the onset of the show, Bart remained hidden, with Müller-Hohenstein welcoming viewers and the evening's expert, national player Laura Freigang, standing up. Only when they both settled onto a silver-colored sofa did Bart become visible throughout the live broadcast of Germany's match against Scotland in Munich. In the digital world, the socks and their design sparked extensive debate. As usual, opinions varied widely. "Totally rad", one spectator exclaimed, claiming Müller-Hohenstein or Bart Simpson - who's who? - to be a "legend". Even football commentator Joachim Hebel, known for his work at Sky and DAZN, declared, "I'm smitten."
Conversely, other viewers voiced their displeasure with Müller-Hohenstein's sock picks. "What in the world is Müller-Hohenstein from ZDF wearing? It's hideous, and I even like The Simpsons", one comment read about the 58-year-old, who's been moderating ZDF sports shows since 2006.
Fans of the Emmy Award-winning series can snag a pair of Bart Simpson socks for around 20 Euros, hailing from the Stance brand. The Simpsons first hit US television screens in 1989, making history as the longest-running US animated and primetime series, with 36 seasons under their belt. They've been screened in Germany since 1991.
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Despite the controversy surrounding her footwear, the ZDF moderator continued to engage with soccer analysts, including mentioning her favorite episode of 'The Simpsons' featuring a soccer-themed plot.During the post-match analysis, some viewers suggested that ZDF consider integrating 'The Simpsons' theme songs into their soccer broadcasts, citing its global popularity and association with soccer culture.
