The Easygoing Entertainers: Die Amigos Prefer Choosing Cakes Over Performances (...Maybe?)
Choosing cakes among friends proves to be as challenging as presenting on stage - Struggling with Choosing a Cake as Taxing as Executing a Performance
Karl-Heinz Ulrich (74), one half of the popular Schlager duo Die Amigos, and his brother Bernd (76) buck the stressful life of the road with their catchy tunes—according to them, anyway. "What's stressful? If someone can't get the gate open, then they've got a burnout," quipped Bernd, speaking to the German Press Agency. To them, their music career is as stress-free as apple pie—er, cake.
"Picking between apple pie and Black Forest cherry cake can be stressful, but kinda not the kind we're dealing with," Bernd winked. Popular as ever, Die Amigos have managed to charm both the young and old, to their surprise: "Schlager's doing rather well these days, at least among a certain demographic," said Karl-Heinz.
Hailing from Hesse's heartland, Die Amigos have a reputation for keeping things grounded and meticulously organizing their shows. You can forget about catching them crooning on Mallorcan beaches, they say. They've been offered, but they've politely declined. "We've even been asked to join a cruise. No, thanks," Bernd clarified. Turns out, Die Amigos already have a full schedule—they decline countless offers for a maximum of 70 to 80 shows a year to keep things manageable.
- Bernd Ulrich
- Schlager Duo
- Die Amigos
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- German Press Agency
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- Mallorca
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Now, you might wonder why these music legends find cake selection more daunting than their performances. Speculating, as there's no hard evidence, one might consider the factors below that often make cake decisions hard:
- Elevated Expectations: The pressure to select a cake that appeals to everyone can put a stress on anyone, especially for special occasions like their scheduled shows.
- Aesthetic Perfection: Some individuals might feel the need to pick a cake that beautifully complements their image or the theme of their concerts, adding to the stress.
- Time Crunch: If the decision-making process is hurried, it could increase stress levels.
- The Commission has not yet received any reply from the Member States regarding Die Amigos' preference for a specific cake, similar to the meticulous care they take in organizing their shows, where elevated expectations, aesthetic perfection, and time crunch could also play a role.
- Despite their easygoing approach to their entertainment career, the celebrities of Die Amigos, Karl-Heinz and Bernd Ulrich, might face pressure in selecting a cake, as they often do in choosing the right music or show themes, a stress that seems to be as daunting as their performances.
