Fips Asmussen facts for kids
Rainer Pries (born April 30, 1938 – died August 9, 2020) was a German comedian and entertainer. He was much better known by his stage name, Fips Asmussen. People knew him for telling jokes and puns very quickly. His style was often described as "so unfunny they're funny again."
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Early Life and Comedy Career
Rainer Pries was born in the city of Hamburg, Germany. He went to an advertising academy to study. After his studies, he became a skilled typesetter. A typesetter is someone who arranges text and images for printing.
In the early 1970s, Fips Asmussen started his career as a comedian. He performed mostly on stage, but also appeared on radio and TV shows. Many of his comedy performances were recorded and sold as popular albums. He also wrote and published several books.
His Unique Comedy Style
Fips Asmussen's early comedy was a bit more serious and sometimes about politics. Later, his shows became famous for jokes and puns that were often seen as "unfunny." He delivered these jokes very fast, which became his special style. Even though some jokes were considered "unfunny," many people found them hilarious because of his unique delivery.
Other comedians sometimes made fun of Fips Asmussen's style. However, he gained many dedicated fans in Germany who loved his specific type of humor. He even had a friendly, funny rivalry with fellow comedian Oliver Kalkofe.
Music and Recordings
Fips Asmussen also explored music in his career. He created his own version of the song "Mein Gott Walter" by Mike Krüger. This song even appeared on the German music charts. He also enjoyed making funny versions, or parodies, of other popular songs.
Popular Comedy Albums
Over the years, Fips Asmussen released many successful comedy albums. These recordings allowed people to listen to his fast-paced jokes and puns at home. Here are some of his well-known albums:
- Witze am laufenden Band 1
- Witze am laufenden Band 2
- Eine Mütze voller Witze
- Au weia!
- Aber Hallo ...
- Das halt’ ich im Kopf nicht aus!
- Balla balla
- In der Haifischbar
- Schlag auf Schlag
- Kennen Sie den?
- Er nun wieder!
- Von Vegesack bis Titisee
- Auch das noch!
- ... aus dem Leben gegriffen
- Spaß muss sein
- Jetzt geht's rund
- Da bleibt kein Auge trocken
- Gnadenlos witzig
- Grobe Feinheiten
- Frei nach Schnauze!
- Ausgefallene Einfälle
- Das pralle Leben
- 2007 - Saustark (Aufzeichnung April 2007)
Later Life and Legacy
During the 1990s, Fips Asmussen lived in Wolfenbüttel. Later in his life, he moved to Querfurt in Saxony-Anhalt. He passed away in Querfurt on August 9, 2020. Fips Asmussen left behind a unique legacy in German comedy, remembered for his rapid-fire jokes and one-of-a-kind humor.
