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He is bored and the life of the retired Hermann Unternährer in Hünenberg in Zuerich is restricted. That makes the 89-year-old creative. On Saturday, Unternährer opened a Twitter account and posted his first tweet. In just a few days, he’s already surpassed the 5,000 follower mark, an achievement that other people often work long and hard for.
“I’m 89, you have to be careful”
Corona – according to his tweet, which made him a minor celebrity practically overnight – has restricted his scope of activity, so he deals with new forms of communication at home. But the many positive reactions seem to be a bit overwhelming for him.
How he had come to this and how he did it was voluntarily provided by the “FAZ” to the “FAZ”. Due to the corona virus, he and his wife are now always at home. “I’m 89, you have to be careful. So I said to one of my grandchildren: it’s boring right now. So he suggested I tweet. “
The new user describes himself on Twitter as “former mayor CVP von Hünenberg (1975-1989); worked in construction; still interested in community and politics. ‘ And now it was unveiled across national borders in a matter of days.
Instead the phone now keeps ringing
Meanwhile, television has also called. They told him he was unique in Switzerland. The oldest is also surprised: “I don’t know why there were so many reactions.”
The fact that he responded to almost every tweet personally helped him succeed. But with so many followers it is no longer possible: “I hope this ends now,” according to Unternährer.
Instead, the phone kept ringing now. Television also wanted to pass. Now, he says with a shrug, he’s sitting in front of the computer. (kes)
