New states of Germany Germany thus consists of 16 states with equal legal statuses. Yet the process of the "inner reunification" between the former East and West Germany is still ongoing. Persisting differences in culture and mentality among the old East Germany and old West Germany are often referred to as the "wall in the head" ("Mauer im Kopf"). "Ossis" ("Easties") are stereotyped as racist, poor and largely influenced by Russian culture. "Wessis" ("Westies") are usually considered snobbish, dishonest, wealthy, and selfish. The terms can be considered disparaging. In 2009, twenty years after the fall of the wall, a poll found that 22% of
Meet Me in the Bathroom musicians, artists, journalists, bloggers, managers, music executives, groupies, DJs, and other prominent voices from that time period. "Meet Me in the Bathroom" was critically praised by both literary and music publications, with "SPIN" calling it “the first great history of New York’s 21st-century rock scene". It was named one of the best books of the year by NPR and GQ. Controversy surrounded the promotion of the book when an excerpt was released by "New York" Magazine on May 15, 2017. The piece featured interviews with Ryan Adams and Strokes members Julian Casablancas, Albert Hammond, Jr., Fabrizio Moretti, and Nick Valensi