To interpret the latest geopolitical news, on Monday evening Eva Jineks avocado table three guests with knowledge. Under their names, a few words that emphasized that expertise appeared as an explanation for their presence in the studio. You had Suse van Kleef. Under her name was: former Correspondent United Kingdom. You had Ron Keller. Under his name was: former ambassador. And you had Jort Kelder. Under his name was: nothing.
Perhaps that is because the viewer has since become used to the presence of basement Eva (AVROTROS) when it comes to geopolitical themes. American elections? Kelder is among Americanists and correspondents. An emergency consultation of European leaders about the safety of our continent, after a week full of harsh words from the United States? Kelder is among correspondents and diplomats, to say things to them like: “You say: it’s not about money. But of course it’s about money. ” Or: “No, Joh.” Or: “Of course we don’t know that.” Then he explains how it works.
Returning concept in that interpretation was this time ‘crying’ (interspersed with ‘howling’), because ‘we’ do that too much. “The victimization, the howling, the whining about those right -wing speeches – boys, what it goes over. Work together! Just do your homework! ”, Said Kelder. That ‘we’ do not have our security situation in order, owe ‘we’ to ourselves. Also in the Netherlands. “Apart from the SGP, all parties have agreed that we have abolished the army. Then this is the consequence. ” And that the chairman of the safety stop had shed a tear in his final speech, the whole situation summarized. “This is Europe,” said Kelder. “Crying like a toddler that we didn’t get our way.”
IPA
Now of course I can also sit down again Huilie-Huilie about the basement overdose that I get by watching and listening to talk programs every day, but perhaps it is time for me to acknowledge my responsibility (no one obliges me to all those talk shows Look) and finally come with a solution instead of just complaining. I was still breaking my head about that when in the evening Inspection service of Value Started-also an AVROTROS program. The team of the inspection service was busy this episode with the inspection of a popular type of beer: the IPA (pronounced persistently pronounced as ‘Iepaa’). Nowadays there is a lot of it.
What’s so good about an IPA? “Simply,” a bearded man with an IPA in his hand explained to one of the reporters. “Beer, but better.” The woman next to him supplemented him: “It’s just nice beer.” Furthermore, the beer was “nice and hoppy.” That is what it turned out: that there is more hops in this beer, an ingredient that was originally added to keep the beer good for longer, but also ensures a characteristic bitter taste. Although there are no rules associated with how much hop there should be in beer to stick the IPA label on it.
The reporter who seemed to have a good time with this item was Stefan Stasse, who took the opportunity to taste many IPAs with beer sommelier Derek. Just like rolling, Stasse brought the glass to his nose. “Citrus,” muttered waltz. Stasse nodded: “Citrus.” Wals turned the glass. “Little fruit.” Stasse played along: “Little fruit.” They both took a sip. “Really grapefruit, isn’t it,” Wals said. “Grapefruit, yes,” said Stasse. Towards the end of the item they seemed best friends. That seems to be one of Stasse’s Gaves anyway: immediately becoming friends.
And suddenly I saw it. Put him on suspenders, put him on a bow … Yes, this can just work. Here is my solution: we secretly replace Jort Kelder by Stefan Stasse.