I'm always a bit surprised when I hear it read references to Hogan's heroes online, because Klink is more a bad guy in them. I grew up with the German version and don't get me wrong, it has hatable characters like Hochstaetter, but Klink is mostly a loveable idiot who tries to be more or less good to the pows. Manipulated by Hogan, yes, but does try to be good to them.
"Well take the rules of all the languages of the ones that conquered England and you get a pretty good idea. Oh and drop the grammatical gender, we don't do that anymore."
Well it's the part where after the second world war Americans temporarily governed and American soldiers and their families where stationed.
So all they ever saw of Germany was Bavaria.
They took their experience back home and so the image spread.
Northern Germany is nothing like southern Germany. Yes they like their beer, but Bratwurst and pretzels? More fish and bread.
That is why you always read the room and either compliment the older one, or don't say anything creepy especially to underage persons while not trying to sexualise them.
Hey you showered, that's a step