"Mallehaters go home": the German song that defends 'Ballermann 6' tourism
The song plays with the slogan 'go home' and the term 'Malle', used by Germans to refer to Mallorca
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PalmaA controversial song, in a tone of humor and protest, has been the response from the Germans Honk! and Der Partycrasher to the criticisms from the German citizens themselves against the typical tourism of the Ballermann 6, where the street of the Jamón is located, an area linked to German party and binge-drinking tourism. The title, Mallehater go home, is already a clear statement of intent. The song mixes two concepts: on one hand, the slogan 'go home' and, on the other, 'Malle', the colloquial way in which part of German society refers to Mallorca.
In short, both the title and the tune of the song mean that those who should stay home are the Germans who hate tourism in Malle. Malle is a term from German tourist slang to refer to the island and is often linked to the imagery of a tourism model based on excess and permanent partying.
The first stanza of the song reproduces comments that tourists from Mallorca receive in Germany: "Ballermann is only for antisocials", "Everyone here is radical", "Only idiots are in Mallorca". The song attacks these statements.
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On the other hand, the producers of the track have explained that they respect the right of Mallorca's residents to demand responsible tourism and consider it fundamental that rules and coexistence on the island are respected.
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What is a Mallehater?
According to the producers, in the context of German popular culture, a Mallehater" is a German citizen living in Germany who classistly criticizes, judges, or looks down upon other Germans who travel to the island to have fun". They also relate that the song is a satire among Germans. "It is a party song (partyschlager) that defends its own festive culture against critics from its own country. It contains no political message against the local population of the island", they remark.
Ballermann 6 is the popular and Germanized name for Balneario number 6 on the Playa de Palma, famous for being the epicenter of party tourism, especially among German visitors.
