German police are investigating a €0.15 water butt theft – and I fear they’re on the right side of history
- Posted on August 17, 2025
- By The Guardian
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German police are investigating a €0.15 water butt theft – and I fear they’re on the right side of history

I’ve often laughed at those who are voluntarily extremely frugal. But in a world of dwindling resources, aren’t the real weirdos the ones throwing yacht parties and sending Katy Perry into space?