As of: March 14, 2024, 11:00 a.m
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“Anything that smells extreme.
I find it quite inconsiderate of an imposition on other travelers, even if I like to eat it myself.”
The topic of train traffic is currently being hotly debated everywhere: After rail traffic was again paralyzed for 24 hours, some travelers are angry about canceled trains, others are just resigned.
If you were affected (again) by the GDL strike, we will explain to you here how you can get your money back for your ticket.
It's not just the cancellations that are annoying, but also how full all alternative means of transport are.
Crowding, shoving and then there are the people who like to eat their Mettbrötchen with extra onions in front of you at 8 a.m. in the morning.
In order to laugh (and cry) a little together, we addressed the other important train dispute topic on Facebook and asked our users:
The answers were clear!
We could already guess some of the dishes listed, but we were particularly surprised by the many types of fruit in the comments... But see for yourself:
This is probably what it feels like for many of the travelers who travel on the train with smelly food.
© Thomas Stadlöder
1. Overripe bananas
“One time, on the tram, a woman sitting in front of me ate an overripe banana. I was really trying not to throw up...”
-Nicole P.
Unfortunately, brown bananas simply have a lot more taste... © Christian Ohde / Imago
2. Durian
“And anyone who has ever smelled it knows what I’m talking about.
Fun fact: That’s why it’s forbidden to transport them on public transport in Singapore.”
-Karin JB
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There is a reason why the durian is also called the “stinky fruit”.
© IMAGO
3. Apples
“Smacking my lips while eating apples is a horror for me, my tolerance level is very low.”
-Viola VB
Apples don't smell gross, but you can eat them pretty loudly.
© Anka Agency International/IMAGO
4. Sunflower seeds
“When the bowls are then spit on the floor.”
-Ingrid B.
A good provision, but only if you take your rubbish with you.
© imagebroker/Imago
5. Tangerines
“They smell terrible, they make me sick.”
-Monika G.
To be honest, I think the smell is pretty nice... © Imago
6. Meatballs
“Preferably if garlic and onions have been used in them.”
-Andreas K.
German culture: On the train, first unpack the potato salad and the meatballs.
© Bernd Jürgens via www.imago-images.de
7. Bifi
“I like smelling them, but not on strangers.”
-Len C.
Did you know that Bifi is the Germanized form of the English word “beefy”?
© dpa / Martin Schutt
8. Harz cheese
“Beautiful, ripe Harz cheese with lots of onions on it.”
-Bettina T.
If you want to torture your train neighbors... © Westend61/Imago
9. Doner/Kebab
“Then the whole wagon stinks.”
-Kurt JM
Jealousy always comes up for me.
© Petra Schneider/Imago
10. Boiled eggs
“They stink when you peel them off.”
-Barbara H.
Also a nice snack, but not very fragrant.
© YAY Images/IMAGO
11. Fresh onions/fresh garlic
“Anything that smells extreme, such as
E.g. fresh onion/fresh garlic.
I find it quite inconsiderate of an imposition on other travelers, even if I like to eat it myself - but not as travel provisions in public."
-Sabine G.
How about a fresh Mettbrötchen, for example?
© dpa/Andrea Warnecke
12. Cheese feet
“Having cheese feet stuck next to me is worse than any train provisions.”
-Vanessa A.
In short: Everyone can of course eat whatever they want, but please pay some attention to those around you.
And to calm your temper again: Here are 14 funny pictures to distract you from the chaos on the railway and the canceled trains.
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