Adding yet another layer to the confusion that results when someone says they live in Luxembourg, Luxembourg, a historian from the University of Wiltz has discovered a smaller, hitherto forgotten neighborhood called Luxembourg which is located in Luxembourg City. “This newly discovered Luxembourg is situated in Luxembourg, which is the capital of Luxembourg, as we […]
Survey reveals why people do this
Plenty of mysteries nag away at science-minded people in Luxembourg. For instance, why do those who own cars with only numbers on the license plates drive like that? Also, is there a reason why some people can speak so many languages yet be so bad at making chitchat in all of them? And why does […]
Entire haircut spent worrying how much to tip
A man who sat down for what should have been a relaxing haircut on Tuesday instead spent the entire 16 minutes and 24 seconds worrying about how much to tip. “Right, so I know that you are not obliged to tip in Luxembourg, but that’s only in restaurants,” the man silently said to himself after […]
We must reject Halloween because it’s an American import – and also because I’m afraid of scary things
When I was growing up in Luxembourg, the only time I ever saw Halloween was when it was depicted in imbecilic Hollywood films. Today, however, no matter which shop you go to, you see entire rows of products devoted to this so-called holiday. We must take a stand and reject this vapid American cultural import […]
New campaign ‘Letz Not Assault Random People’
In response to the perception that violent street crime is a growing problem in Luxembourg, the government has announced a new slogan and campaign to deter would-be attackers. The campaign, Letz Not Assault Random People, was developed by a committee whose members are experts in fields ranging from communications and marketing to public safety and […]
Luxembourg HR officer overwhelmed by number of candidates she needs to ghost this week
A Luxembourg HR officer whose work includes talent acquisition says that she is overwhelmed by the number of candidates she needs to ghost this week. “It’s only Monday, and I’ve already got at least fifty applicants with whom I need to cut off communication despite having made them believe that we might be interested in […]
Playboy Luxembourg to be launched
Following the creation of Elle Luxembourg and Forbes Luxembourg, the company that owns the Playboy brand has announced the launch of Playboy Luxembourg. “Luxembourg is a key market for international players, or so we’ve heard,” said PLBY Group spokesperson Les Cloze. “I assume that means discerning gentlemen who like a good martini, enjoy clever but […]
FIFA cancels remaining World Cup matches after running out of balls
Saying that they sincerely believed they had worked out every detail for a successful and complete World Cup, FIFA officials have announced that they are canceling the remaining matches due to a shortage of balls. “There’s a lot to think about when you organize a tournament of this scale,” said FIFA president Gianni Infantino. “You […]