An American comic (whose name escapes me) used to explain in his act why there are so few German comedians.
In an affected German accent, he would say:
"I shall now do for you comedy. You will listen; you will laugh. These are orders."
Joke number one:
Take my wife...
I command you!
you vill eat it and you vill enjoy it..
From what I understand, the top selling song in Germany is a great example of satire. Poking fun at Schroeder's proposed tax increases.