New York, NY — In a surprising twist of linguistic dexterity, several Fox News hosts have assured their viewers that any controversial comments they’ve made—whether it be about misogyny, homophobia, or other sensitive topics—should be understood in their original German context.

Jesse Watters, the anchor known for his no-holds-barred commentary, took to the airwaves Monday night to defend his recent remarks that sparked outrage. “I understand that some of my words might have ruffled a few feathers,” Watters began, leaning into the camera with his signature smirk. “But let’s not forget that when you hear these comments in the original German, they sound so much more poetic. You know, German has a way of making even the most controversial ideas sound, well, almost operatic.”

Watters, who has recently been spotted leafing through a German-English dictionary on set, suggested that critics were simply not cultured enough to appreciate the nuances of the language. “I mean, have you heard the way the Germans talk about societal hierarchies? It’s practically an art form.”

But Watters wasn’t the only one singing the praises of the German language. Several of his current and ex-Fox News colleagues quickly rallied to his defense. Tucker Carlson, who has long been accused of reviving certain 20th-century European ideologies, chuckled at the backlash. “Look, the fact is, we can’t be held responsible for ideas and opinions that are nearly 80 years old,” Carlson quipped. “We’re just reinterpreting them for a modern audience. It’s like a classic novel—you wouldn’t criticize someone for reading Dostoevsky just because the guy was a bit dark, right?”

Carlson went on to argue that context is everything. “You have to consider the times in which these ideas were first expressed,” he explained. “Back then, things were different. People had, shall we say, stronger opinions about the roles of men and women, and, well, other groups. We’re just preserving that historical perspective, like good stewards of tradition.”

Laura Ingraham, another Fox News veteran, chimed in as well. “Frankly, if our viewers don’t understand the beauty of these ideas in their original language, maybe it’s time they broaden their horizons,” she said, sipping what appeared to be a stein of beer on her set decorated with a Bavarian flag. “We’re not saying these ideas are right for today’s world, but, you know, you can’t just erase history. And sometimes, history sounds better in German.”

The network has since announced plans to offer a “Fox News Kultur” segment, where controversial commentary will be translated into German for a more “elevated” discussion. “Viewers can expect a lot more nuance,” Watters promised. “And maybe a few umlauts.”

The response from the public has been mixed. Some viewers are embracing the linguistic experiment, purchasing Rosetta Stone’s German package in hopes of better understanding their favorite hosts. Others remain unconvinced, arguing that a hateful idea, no matter how well-articulated in another language, is still a hateful idea.

Fox News, however, remains unfazed. “This is just another example of us leading the cultural conversation,” said CEO Lachlan Murdoch. “Whether it’s in English, German, or any other language, we’re proud to keep the spirit of debate alive—whatever century it might be from.”