The cap maker Johannes Julius Ernst Weidenbörner was an integral part of Aschaffenburg pub life. The gifted entertainer preferred to recite Goethe or opera arias off the cuff in the pub rather than making caps. The "Kapperich" even completed important orders at the last minute. Until his death in 1951, his motto in life was: "I want to live as long as beer is brewed."

"If the devil builds an inn next to every church, then he was particularly industrious in Weißenhorn," wrote one local historian. The members of the "Liederkranz" choral society were therefore regulars at several inns. Fritz Weissenhorner, better known as "Gurgelfritz", was particularly conspicuous in the taverns due to his oversized Adam's apple. During heated discussions, it is said to have bounced back and forth from his shirt collar to his chin 25 times per second.

Around 1900, "Wusti" sold his pretzels and sausages from a wicker basket to hungry customers in the alleyways and taverns of Regensburg. He was always particularly polite to the ladies and always greeted them with a deep bow. He also praised his wares at the top of his voice. Unfortunately, he couldn't pronounce the word "sausage" properly, which earned him his nickname.