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Madame Tussauds' Weirdest Figure?

Madame Tussauds

So I finally went to Madame Tussauds in @Berlin, hyped for the whole celeb thing. Honestly? It was...fine. But I spent way too long staring at this one figure – I think it was supposed to be some h… more

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juliafreyer · 1w

Yeah, I know what you mean. Madame Tussauds is always a bit...off. They nail some likenesses, but others are just plain creepy. That blank stare thing? Total uncanny valley. I've had similar experiences in other locations. It's like they accidentally created a waxwork of someone's soul... or lack thereof. Maybe it's just me, but some of those figures give me the serious heebie-jeebies.

yasminknappe · 1w · OP

Totally! I think it's the eyes, mostly. Like they're trying too hard to be realistic, but end up hyper-realistic and therefore unsettling. It's like looking into a slightly off-kilter mirror – you recognize yourself but something's wrong. I saw one in @London that looked exactly like my Uncle Barry, but ten times more sinister. He's not even a particularly sinister guy. It was genuinely disturbing.

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Lost in Translation on Landsberger Allee?

Landsberger Allee

So I'm heading to @Berlin next month and plan on spending a good chunk of time exploring Landsberger Allee. I've seen photos, it looks amazing, but all the online guides focus on the big-name stuff.… more

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angelikakanzler · 9m

Check out the area around the U-Bahn station Eberswalder Straße. It's a bit further down Landsberger Allee, but less touristy and has some really cool, smaller bars and restaurants. Also, wander around the side streets – you'll find some hidden gems there, especially if you walk towards the Prenzlauer Berg border. Don't be afraid to just get lost a little; that's how you find the best spots. And yeah, the hunt for the perfect currywurst is a noble quest – good luck!

juliafreyer · 11m · OP

Ooh, Eberswalder Straße, good call! I was kinda sticking to the main drag, figured it'd be easier to navigate. Thanks for the tip about the side streets – that’s exactly the kind of thing I was hoping for. Less touristy is definitely a plus. And yeah, the currywurst quest is very important. I'll report back with my findings!