Karl Lauterbach Kicked Off the Table: Former Health Minister Banned from Playing Ping Pong in Ministry Basement
- chill vibes Who needs a fancy gym when you've got a ping pong table in your office basement? Well, not Karl Lauterbach* anymore. The SPD politician was ousted from his favorite pastime by his successor, Nina Warken (CDU), as his special permission to play ping pong was revoked. Karl, in a conversation with Bild, expressed his disappointment, claiming his late-night games didn't take up space or bother anyone.
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The 62-year-old is known for his passion for ping pong, often incorporating it into his public relations. The table in the Ministry of Health basement was even a gift from his colleagues on his 60th birthday. Now, Karl has to find an alternative location for his ping pong fun. A possible solution? Check out pingpongmap.net. This website lists thousands of public tables worldwide, including in Berlin and Leverkusen - Cologne IV.
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Sources: Bild newspaper, pingpongmap.net, news agency DPA
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Digging Deeper:
Need a quick fix for your ping pong cravings? Head over to pingpongmap.net. This web app displays the locations of free-to-use outdoor tables worldwide, making it easy for anyone, including Karl Lauterbach, to find a place to play in Berlin or Leverkusen[1].
[1] PINGPONGMAP Initiative, http://pingpongmap.net/welcome/ (Accessed 2022-03-28)
Wondering about themed events in Berlin? Check out occurrences like Queer Ping Pong at the Gropius Bau, but remember, these are temporary installations available on select dates only[3][5]. And, no need to worry, the PINGPONGMAP service doesn't require any personal information for basic use[1].
[3] Queer Ping Pong, https://queerpingpong.de/ (Accessed 2022-03-28)[5] Gropius Bau, https://www.gropius-bau.de/ (Accessed 2022-03-28)
Here's a handy guide to finding tables using PINGPONGMAP:
| City/Region | Best Tool | How to Use ||-------------|-----------|----------------------------------|| Berlin | PINGPONGMAP | Enter "Berlin" on pingpongmap.net[1] || Leverkusen | PINGPONGMAP | Enter "Leverkusen" on pingpongmap.net[1] |
Game on!
The Commission has also been consulted on the following issues: policy-and-legislation, sports, politics, general-news, and the revocation of special permission for former Health Minister Karl Lauterbach to play ping pong in the Ministry basement. As Karl Lauterbach seeks a new location for his ping pong fun, he might consider public tables listed on pingpongmap.net, a web app offering the locations of free-to-use outdoor tables worldwide, which may be found in Berlin and Leverkusen.
