LOL! I live in Denmark (the southern part of Scandinavia, for those of you who don’t know it), and we haven’t had a proper snowfall in ages. Just a pretty little layer, that disappeared in a few days.
No nationality has a monopoly on neighborliness. When it snows, this Slavic-American Jew and his mostly Haitian-American neighbors go out and shovel and salt whenever we can, and everybody does his own walk and the ones on either side. If someone or other goes out every few hours during a big storm, it never becomes too heavy a burden for anyone.
If you want to see “Midwest Nice” at its finest (with strong Scandinavian overtones), tune in to the Manitowoc Minute YouTube videos from Charlie Berens. (In fact, it’s possible that Lars is Charlie.) Charlie also has his own website at https://manitowocminute.com.
Sounds socialist to me! Society getting together to help old Mr. Hoover, and each other, for no pay – destroying our capitalist system! From those of more ability, to those in need! …. Republicans and people of faith take note of how selfish that sounded.
Norwegians are generally really nice and thoughtful. I spent a few months there over Christmas Holidays. I was never treated so nicely before. Even strangers are so welcoming
Bilan almost 4 years ago
If the other guy is ahead, is that Lars-ceny?
Sisterdame almost 4 years ago
LOL! I live in Denmark (the southern part of Scandinavia, for those of you who don’t know it), and we haven’t had a proper snowfall in ages. Just a pretty little layer, that disappeared in a few days.
sandpiper almost 4 years ago
Getting the feeling the cap on Mallett’s ink bottle is not on tight. The fumes . . .
Jhony-Yermo almost 4 years ago
Usonian Social Democrats admire Scandinavia.
Kalkkuna almost 4 years ago
It takes 100,000 years for the genes to change. Descendants of Finns, etc. live is US and Canada still look out for their old-fart neighbors.
cervelo almost 4 years ago
Scandinavia as a demonym is a complex topic. The more you scratch, the more you learn.
The Brooklyn Accent Premium Member almost 4 years ago
No nationality has a monopoly on neighborliness. When it snows, this Slavic-American Jew and his mostly Haitian-American neighbors go out and shovel and salt whenever we can, and everybody does his own walk and the ones on either side. If someone or other goes out every few hours during a big storm, it never becomes too heavy a burden for anyone.
Caldonia almost 4 years ago
Scandinavians are happy to no longer be associated with their Frazzian descendants. They have plenty of snowflakes already.
Twelve Badgers in a Suit Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Not sure how fun it would be, but it certainly seems like a nice game.
Richard S Russell Premium Member almost 4 years ago
If you want to see “Midwest Nice” at its finest (with strong Scandinavian overtones), tune in to the Manitowoc Minute YouTube videos from Charlie Berens. (In fact, it’s possible that Lars is Charlie.) Charlie also has his own website at https://manitowocminute.com.
JerryBryson almost 4 years ago
Let’s honor every demonym
DutchUncle almost 4 years ago
Sounds socialist to me! Society getting together to help old Mr. Hoover, and each other, for no pay – destroying our capitalist system! From those of more ability, to those in need! …. Republicans and people of faith take note of how selfish that sounded.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Norwegians are generally really nice and thoughtful. I spent a few months there over Christmas Holidays. I was never treated so nicely before. Even strangers are so welcoming