13 Mai 2012: Kunstbanause

Learning Category: Bad Words/Insults

Location: Berlin, Germany

Word or Expression: der Kunstbanause

Closest English Translation: Philistine

Literal Translation: art barbarian?

Did you notice the clever play on words Kunst Banana – Art Banana?

Andy Warhol created the banana for the Velvet Underground’s album cover, The Velvet Underground & Nico, released in 1967. This year 2012, the Velvet Underground sued the Andy Warhol Foundation over trademark infringement.

“In this instance, does the public associate the image with the Velvet Underground or with Andy Warhol?”

Please give your opinion on this topic if you like below!