– The Schnitzelbank Soirée 2024 in the video
The derailed tram, wolves free to shoot and the expenses posse. Eight schnitzel bank groups performed their sharp-tongued verses.
Published: February 16, 2024, 5:31 p.m
The Three Musketeers at the Schnitzelbank soirée to kick off the Bern Carnival.
Photo: Adrian Moser
Albert Rösti’s wolf kills, Alec von Graffenried’s beard and Philippe Müller’s expenses. The Schnitzelbänklers took up the material that Realpolitik had to offer over the course of the year with relish. They also recorded current events such as the derailed tram.
For the first time this year, the Schnitzelbank soirée also took place in the hall of the Zum Äusseren Stand restaurant. The federal constitution was passed there in 1848.
This year, the Berner Schnitzelbänkler received reinforcements from Basel from the Doppelstääb group and from Thun from the Schnitzuseck group. Both also impressed musically.
Here you can find the videos of the performances of all eight Schnitzelbank groups.
The crazy maidens
The Irren Maiden are Thes Stuber and Babs Schweizer, ardent carnival enthusiasts for over 40 years. Since 2014, they have been the only female Schnitzelbank group to parade through Bern’s taverns and alleys with their verses. And they still can.
Doppelstääb
Recognizable by their larvae, the typical masks of the Basel carnival, the three gentlemen appear. Politically, Basel experienced a high phase in December: Beat Jans was elected Federal Councilor, Eva Herzog President of the Council of States and Eric Nussbaumer President of the National Council. The Schnitzelbänklers make fun of the high costs of the celebrations. And the players of the troubled FC Basel are also being targeted by the Schnitzelbänklers. Much to the delight of the Bernese audience.
Schnitzuseck
In keeping with the name, the Schnitzuseck carry jute bags decorated with emojis. The Schnitzelbänklers come from the Thun region but received reinforcements from other cantons. They impress with a cover version of the love song “Ewigi Liebi”. This much can be revealed: it’s about love and e-cigarettes.
The 3 Musketeers
A warning is needed at this point: The 3 Musketeers like rough, adult verses that are sometimes well below the belt. But they also master the genre of political jokes. And quite immodestly they introduce themselves as candidates for the three vacant seats in the Bern city government: “I would have Zyt.”
Hobelspän
The shavings are a father-daughter duo. They take up the derailed tram, the government council’s expense prank and the debacle surrounding the collapse of Credit Suisse as topics.
Dr. Pfannehouer
This schnitzel maker appears alone and disguised as a chef. He demands attention with the wooden spoon. He’s been there for many years, but he can’t remember exactly how long.
Dr Pfannehouer – alias Gusti Pollak – has followed Berne politics closely and hits everyone up in the face – including government councilor Philippe Müller: “Zmindscht laht six dr Müller a sim name lah mässe u hett it Mehrchorn-Bio-Brötli ggässe.”
Di Hinterletste
The three gentlemen describe themselves as marginalized people. In their verses they show the abysses into which society has plunged. And they know how to link the topics of sexual criminal law and community mergers: “Nume JA means JA, you dear Stapi, Oschttermundige since NEI – you Lappi.”
Boris Bittel
This evening Boris Bittel is an exotic figure. His disguise is limited to wearing ski socks, as he says. The chansonnier’s songs are profound, socially critical and seasoned with a pinch of humor. He masters his carnival premiere like a veteran.
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