From Knight Rider to Knackwursts — David Hasselhoff’s Unlikely Love Affair with Germany
<p>When you hear the name David Hasselhoff, what comes to mind? Is it the bronzed and well-coiffed lifeguard from the sun-soaked beaches of “Baywatch”? Or is it the intrepid crime-fighter at the wheel of a high-tech, talking car in “Knight Rider”? While these images have become synonymous with Hasselhoff in the American pop culture consciousness, there’s another place where The Hoff has carved out a unique and enduring legacy. In Germany, Hasselhoff isn’t just another imported TV star. He’s a phenomenon, a pop culture icon, and a symbol of a transformative moment in the nation’s history. He’s the one and only “Hoffmeister”.</p>
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