Culture Shock #43: New generation of graphic designers desperately needed in Germany

I admit I didn't even look closely at this local bakery chain's logo until last week, when my family came to visit and promptly pointed up in amused horror.

Here, let me zoom in for you.

A little more? No problem. 

MORE? Alright, if you say so. 

Like WHERE DO I START. The foreboding creepy smirk? The abnormally large pretzel? The PLACEMENT of said pretzel? 

Lyla, please save us all.