Meet Bernd das Brot, a depressed German loaf of bread that's spent 25 years as a TV cult classic

In Germany, the gloomy puppet Bernd das Brot celebrates his 25th anniversary as an unexpectedly popular children’s TV character beloved by adults for his grumpy demeanor and catchphrase “Mist!”. Created in 2000, Bernd’s deadpan humor and reluctance to be a TV presenter have won him a cult following, leading to awards and even a kidnapping incident. Despite his desire to leave the show, new episodes and online activities are planned as Bernd, alongside his pals Chili and Briegel, hilariously attempts to become a bread influencer with their social media channel “Better with Bernd.”

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