Originally Posted By: M_a_x
the term "Hamsterkäufe" (hoarding) used in the MSM has a very negative connotation


Am I mistaken in thinking the word breaks down into "hamster" and "buy"? That's such a cute word. Is it new? Do hamsters hoard?

Also, in response to robert's post above: is there some sort of emergency preparation tradition in Germany?


Edited by Bingley (08/24/16 05:41 PM)