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Palatinate woman is surprised by Jan Böhmermann on ZDF magazine!
Heike Müller-Kreitmann and Peter Niedermeier visit the ZDF show “Let yourself be monitored!” and experience surprising revelations.
Palatinate woman is surprised by Jan Böhmermann on ZDF magazine!
Something unusual happened in the heart of Cologne today: Heike Müller-Kreitmann and Peter Niedermeier, a couple from the Palatinate, joined the well-known TV show “ZDF Magazin Royale” as viewers, even though the program is in its summer break. They had taken part in a raffle and were happy about the surprising win. But what awaited her there was beyond her imagination. The Rhine Palatinate reported that they had to show identification upon entry and were given seats in the second row.
The production company announced that it is a special edition of “Get Monitored!” acts. Always a thrill-seeker, this show confronts viewers with personal information previously researched on the Internet. Müller-Kreitmann felt uneasy when the camera was pointed at her. Her thoughts revolved around the question: “Have I shared anything embarrassing online?”
Unforeseen revelations
She became particularly alarmed when presenter Jan Böhmermann brought up the topic of crossbows, a sensitive topic for her as she has been a sports shooter since she was 13. Last August she and her team from SV Herxheim won the silver medal at the German Championships. She certainly wants to present this achievement in a positive light, but the Internet often seems like a double-edged sword.
On the sofa right next to Böhmermann, Müller-Kreitmann tried to hide her nervousness and appear authentic. Although she was clear about her privacy settings, she sometimes forgot about her public Pinterest account, which she hadn't used in a while. Such details can quickly come to light in a world full of social media - a reality that many users underestimate. The Federal Agency for Civic Education explains that social media often creates a “personal public” in which users regularly share their data without realizing the consequences.
“Get monitored!” has not only established itself as an entertainment format, but also raises questions about privacy. The goal is to get the audience to go from blushing with shame to tears of joy. In the current episode, not only Müller-Kreitmann and Niedermeier were supposed to provide entertainment, but also other participants such as the 18-year-old drummer Lina, who was able to seize a unique opportunity at Rock am Ring, or David-Lennart, who was able to present his 250th roller coaster ride with a helicopter during the show. ZDF reports on the spectacular films and actions used in the show.
Müller-Kreitmann and Niedermeier will certainly remember today for a long time. They are another example of how the television cabinet blurs the boundaries between privacy and public perception. Given the current privacy debate, it is important that users are aware of their online presence, especially when they are in front of the camera.