Citizens of Munich have selected their "Term of the Year" as a prominent issue.
In a unique and engaging event held in the English Garden, Munich residents have been casting their votes for the city's very own "Unword of the Year" since an unspecified date. The voting, initiated by columnist Flaucherfranzl, aims to identify the term that most negatively impacts the city's discourse in various areas such as housing, gastronomy, lifestyle, and public transport.
As of 14.26 PM on July 17, "Replacement traffic" is currently leading the vote, having received 40% of the votes cast so far. "Diesel driving ban" and "Dubai chocolate" follow closely, with 14% and 13% of the votes respectively.
The term "Diesel driving ban" is one of the candidates in the preliminary selection for Munich's Unword of the Year 2025, alongside "Dubai chocolate" and other expressions from various areas. Initially, "Tenant self-disclosure" was seen as the favourite, but colleagues raised questions about its impact on the city's discourse.
The voting event, which has attracted a significant number of Munich residents, will reach its climax on July 17, when the winner of Munich's Unword of the Year 2025 will be announced. The winner, as reported by Flaucherfranzl on his website, is "Replacement traffic."
The energy behind this event is palpable, with a manager describing it as having a lot of momentum. Despite the popularity of Munich's Unword of the Year, it is important to note that there is no national equivalent for Germany as a whole, with the "Unwort des Jahres" being a well-known national German-language initiative, not city-based.
While the voting for Munich's Unword of the Year 2025 has been a lively and engaging event, it is not without controversy. The Outbrain content related to the event could not be loaded due to privacy settings, suggesting potential issues with the transparency of the voting process.
Regardless, the event has sparked important conversations about the language used in Munich and the impact it has on the city's discourse. Whether "Replacement traffic" will ultimately be crowned as Munich's Unword of the Year 2025 remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the city's residents are actively engaged in shaping the conversation around their city.
In light of the ongoing voting for Munich's Unword of the Year 2025,where "Replacement traffic" is the current frontrunner, discussions have shifted towards its influence on the city's home-and-garden lifestyle, particularly in traffic management and commuting schedules. Simultaneously, the contestant "Dubai chocolate" has sparked debates regarding the city's food culture and gastronomy etiquette.
