Schadenfreude = German – Quite famous in Germany and the US for its meaning that somehow other languages neglected to recognize, this refers to the feeling of pleasure derived by seeing another’s misfortune. I guess “America’s Funniest Moments of Schadenfreude” just didn’t have the same ring to it.
Spongebob explains the meaning of ‘Schadenfreude’ in the first clip below (song by Avenue Q).
Are you experiencing any ‘Schadenfreude’ yet while watching the second clip below?
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