A mouse statue, representing the beloved character Die Maus from the long-running children's show, was vandalized when it was set on fire in Cologne, Germany. The incident was reported by WDR, which has aired the show since its debut in 1971. WDR's children's programming head, Matthias Kornich, expressed that the attack was significant as it targeted a cherished figure in childhood for many, symbolizing joy and togetherness. The police have been notified regarding the unidentified perpetrators responsible for the act.
Matthias Kornich, head of children's programming for WDR, remarked that the vandalism was not merely an attack on a figurine, but a strike against a piece of childhood and a symbol of joy and togetherness.
The mouse statue, known as Die Maus, has served as a beloved character for children in Germany since its show started in 1971, providing educational segments and promoting other languages.
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