My name is Lohse, I am here to make some purchases. — Loriot

My name is Lohse, I am here to make some purchases.

Author: Loriot

Insight: There's something oddly liberating about Lohse's simple declaration. He's not asking permission, explaining himself, or softening his intentions with apologies. He's just stating fact: I have a name, I exist, and I'm here with a purpose. It's the kind of straightforward confidence we often wish we had in ordinary moments—when we're browsing a store feeling vaguely like we're taking up space, or when we hesitate before asking for what we need. Loriot, a German comedian and writer, had a genius for finding the absurd in everyday politeness. What makes this quote quietly funny is how unnecessary the full introduction is. But that's exactly the point. We're trained to minimize ourselves, to apologize for existing as customers or taking time or having needs. Lohse just... doesn't do that. He announces himself like a person with legitimate reasons to be there. It's a small reminder that showing up and stating your business clearly isn't rude—it's honest. Whether you're actually shopping, asking for a favor, or just taking up space in a room, there's something oddly powerful about not diminishing yourself first. Sometimes the most rebellious thing is simply being straightforward about who you are and what you want.