Forum Member Titles

[Goodman John]

I have been a forum member only a very short time, but I have noticed many (including myself) having a Germanic 'title' attached to their name- Wachtmeister, Feldwebel, Hauptmann, etc. What is the significance of this any why use German ranks and such?

[Gardener]

Kaesekopf, the forum owner, like many good Yankees from Wisconsin, is of German descent. He also was, I believe, an exchange student there. As such, he opted to have German titles for post ranking.

Not my favorite thing and I don't pay attention to it. But rest assured it has nothing to do with the third Reich.

[Heinrich]

Kaesekopf, the forum owner, like many good Yankees from Wisconsin, is of German descent. He also was, I believe, an exchange student there. As such, he opted to have German titles for post ranking.

Not my favorite thing and I don't pay attention to it. But rest assured it has nothing to do with the third Reich.

It is the hierarchy of Swiss Guard ranks.

[Goodman John]

It is the hierarchy of Swiss Guard ranks.

Ahh, I see. Makes perfect sense now- thank you!

[Sempronius]

Kaesekopf, the forum owner, like many good Yankees from Wisconsin, is of German descent. He also was, I believe, an exchange student there. As such, he opted to have German titles for post ranking.

Not my favorite thing and I don't pay attention to it. But rest assured it has nothing to do with the third Reich.

It is the hierarchy of Swiss Guard ranks.

Didnt know that. Next time Im in Rome I'll ask one of the guards "Are you also a wachtmeister?"

[Heinrich]

Kaesekopf, the forum owner, like many good Yankees from Wisconsin, is of German descent. He also was, I believe, an exchange student there. As such, he opted to have German titles for post ranking.

Not my favorite thing and I don't pay attention to it. But rest assured it has nothing to do with the third Reich.

It is the hierarchy of Swiss Guard ranks.

Didnt know that. Next time Im in Rome I'll ask one of the guards "Are you also a wachtmeister?"

nur auf deutsch

I think that German, along with Latin and English, are the de facto languages of Suscipe Domine. At least, if there were any formal documents needing a draft, that's what Käse would probably like to do.

[Gardener]

Kaesekopf, the forum owner, like many good Yankees from Wisconsin, is of German descent. He also was, I believe, an exchange student there. As such, he opted to have German titles for post ranking.

Not my favorite thing and I don't pay attention to it. But rest assured it has nothing to do with the third Reich.

It is the hierarchy of Swiss Guard ranks.

I always forget they speak German. Probably since they're so neutrally forgettable until I need a good pocketknife or overpriced watch.

[Heinrich]

Kaesekopf, the forum owner, like many good Yankees from Wisconsin, is of German descent. He also was, I believe, an exchange student there. As such, he opted to have German titles for post ranking.

Not my favorite thing and I don't pay attention to it. But rest assured it has nothing to do with the third Reich.

It is the hierarchy of Swiss Guard ranks.

I always forget they speak German. Probably since they're so neutrally forgettable until I need a good pocketknife or overpriced watch.

You won't ever forget a Schwingfest!
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