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'Ich Bin Ein Berliner': JFK Got It Right–He Was No Jelly Doughnut

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Re: 'Ich Bin Ein Berliner': JFK Got It Right–He Was No Jelly Doughnut

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>So why has it persisted? Ms. Preseau has a theory: “Americans love to show off their language skills, however basic, and this myth gives people an excuse to do so.”

Silly fun facts are fun.

Talking about a politician making himself seem silly is also fun.

It has tons of appeal.