A Brief History of Smallenfreuden

What do you suppose Smallenfreuden (an English/German portmanteau meaning “the joy of small”) means? Small billboards have been popping up across Toronto asking residents if they Smallenfreuden?

Do you Smallenfreuden?

I think that the hype created by Smallenfreuden is a brand’s attempt to create hype (online and off) before the big reveal of a new product. Good move! Hype is always good if you can pull it off.

I’m going to take a guess…hmm…I’m assuming that the brand may be of German origin. I’m assuming that the “small joy” reference is a small vehicle that brings joy through eco-friendliness and fuel savings.

Or……it could be chocolatiers Hershey creating a German chocolate treat that mimics the Almond Joy chocolate bar.

What do you think Smallenfreuden means? Do you do it?

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