Edward Übermensch

Edward Übermensch Biography

As a proud German, I take editing seriously. So seriously, in fact, that I've been known to use my own blood as ink in my red pens. And if you have a problem with using German blood to make the world a more accurate place then I can just accuse you of being a holocaust denier. It is the internet after all.

Our social cause products? They're top-notch and have nothing to do with the holocaust, which is good. And let's not forget about our forums promoting free speech - I make sure everything is grammatically incorrect and typo-full, even if it means sacrificing my own sanity in the process because freedom isn't free unless a kraut is punching himself in the frankfurter at work.

And our blogs? Thanks to my keen eye for detail and lack of a sense of humor, they stay exactly how they are because of your 1st Amendment rights and my boss' insistence that I deserve to suffer for my country's sins. But if you dare to make a typo or use the wrong form of "their", you can be sure that I have a concrete fornication tool in my drawer because my ass hole has become desensitized to the ones made out of tire tread.

But hey, I'm not all calluses and grammar rules. I'm also a masochist and an alcoholic. Heil America!

Edward Übermensch Contact Information

Email
[email protected]

Professional Experience

Editor in Chief

Politically Incorrect Social Responsibility | 2023 - Present
- Perfected the art of editing while suffering from intense self-inflicted physical and emotional pain.
- Successfully lowered the website's typo count by 99.9% and personal dignity by an equal measure.
- Earned the title "Most Likely to Scream at a Misplaced Comma" for five years running.
Senior Editor

Der Speigel | 2010 - 2023
- Used excessive amounts of red ink, leading to a shortage in local stationary shops.
- Became an expert in stifling tears of agony at each sight of a misplaced modifier.
Junior Editor

Die Zeit | 2007 - 2010
- Introduced a policy of extreme self-punishment for overlooked grammar mistakes, leading to decreased performance and a spike in the sale of local S&M equipment.

Education

Ph.D. in Linguistics and Self-Torture

Heidelberg University | 2005 - 2010
Master's in English Literature and German Guilt

Humboldt University of Berlin | 2003 - 2005
Lol, Bachelor's are for Americans

Skills

Outstanding ability to find and agonize over grammatical errors.
Proficient in self-induced pain due to grammar inaccuracies.
Exceptional skills in proofreading, editing, and trying not to be a dick.
Skilled in making awkward conversations about historical events.

Hobbies

Self-flagellation over incorrect grammar.
Making everyone uncomfortable with inappropriate historical references.
Developing a high pain tolerance.

References

My masochistic red pens.
A list of editors I have scared off (available upon request).