Pimp me, baby

In the tradition of "Pimp My Ride" (MTV America) and the brilliant "Pimp My Fahrrad" (MTV Germany) comes the latest from German lifestyle show Taff,  aimed at beauty-conscious 18-35 year olds: "Pimp My Body".

Sigh.

If I was spending my time here teaching English,  this would possibly depress me.  As a translator,  I can react with equanimity:  despite all the talk about the German language being taken over by  "English words and expressions",  it's pretty clear that there's going to be a need for native English-speaking translators in this country for quite some time to come...