Well, there was that whole invasion thing, but then whatsisface was found in a bathroom stall with an 18-year-old, and events moved on.
Especially since it’s German. 
I was traveling across British Columbia that week, and had just gotten to my aunt’s house. We turned on the news; BCTV was full of the car chase, and we were all scratching our heads. "Who is this guy, and why is it so important?!!"
Sensible.