Laudrup

Laudrup · 20-01-2003, 16:58

Mr Edwards.. Your´previous 2 posts have only helped to confirm the theory about "Janteloven" and the inferiority complex I was talking about..

Now let´s leave this ok?

Mr. Edwards · 20-01-2003, 16:59

This is the jantelaw (from a norwegian site:

In 1933 the Danish writer Aksel Sandemose wrote a novel called "A refugee crosses his tracks". It takes place in an imaginary town called Jante (based on Sandemose's own hometown, Nykbing Mors) in which the Jante Law clearly dictates the social and moral standards. The law has, unfortunately, a larger geographic relevance.

You shall not think that you are special.

You shall not think that you are of the same standing as us.

You shall not think that you are smarter than us.

Don't fancy yourself as being better than us.

You shall not think that you know more than us.

You shall not think that you are more important than us.

You shall not think that you are good at anything.

You shall not laugh at us.

You shall not think that anyone cares about you.

You shall not think that you can teach us anything.

Laudrup · 20-01-2003, 17:01

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Originally posted by kris
Interesting, that is the rule that governs much of Sweden, we call it "Jantelagen"... (who was Jante? translate: "Law of Jante") It is really as stupid thing as it only tells people to be nobodies and keep being that. I could rant on with this as within it lies many of the weaknesses of Swedes.

And Denmark..

Btw. Mr. Edwards.. Wasn´t Aksel Sandemose norwegian?

Mr. Edwards · 20-01-2003, 17:02

Nop! Danish... From Nykøbing Mors (a lovely city

)!

Laudrup · 20-01-2003, 17:30

Ok I confused some things.. He was born in Nykøbing M in 1899, moved to Norway in 1930 and released his books in norwegian.. Like the one you´re mentioning: "En flyktning krysser sitt spor" - "A refugee crosses his tracks".

RIO · 20-01-2003, 17:52

You crazy Scandinavians...

Metternich was right!

LOL

RIO

kris · 20-01-2003, 18:46

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Originally posted by RIO
You crazy Scandinavians...

Metternich was right! LOL

RIO

don't think you are something and certainly don't think you can learn us something... what was it more? Yes, don't think you are good at anything.

feel offended by my words? Then send a complaint to: [email protected]

Laudrup · 20-01-2003, 19:01

LOL

You flappy americans.. Always think you´re better than the rest of us:p

RIO · 20-01-2003, 20:54

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Originally posted by Laudrup
LOL

You flappy americans.. Always think you´re better than the rest of us:p

"Flappy"???? Whas dat?

I thought you guys are supposed to be melancholy like Hamlet and Kierkegaard...

RIO

kris · 21-01-2003, 04:15

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Originally posted by RIO
I thought you guys are supposed to be melancholy like Hamlet and Kierkegaard...

it's the climate that brings out that part in us, but as much as possible I would say scandinavians is one of the most fun loving people in the world.... or maybe it is just my family and friends. At any rate I believe scandinavians in general are more lighthearted and open to jokes in all forms. If there was one people that would beat us there it would be the English (maybe extented to British?) I could say that only from the times I speak with englishmen on phone that they are lighthearted and generally nice.

Maybe the other Swedes can tell me if this only applies to the people I know, for when I think about it many Swedes I don't know that well seems dull and boring and not particulary lighthearted.

21-01-2003, 05:01

Nah kris, I would say the Irish (well, the Southeners) are more easy going than the British...I mean, consider this: at my last job, a woman working for a Dublin firm phoned us demanding to know where a shipment that we had promised her was (it never actually left the yard....). It was our fault, we simply forgot

. By the end of the phone conversation she was very happy and grateful that we would be delivering it to her the next week, and we were all her best friends. Now that's easy going....

kris · 21-01-2003, 07:00

Well then I was right to guard myself by putting British into the equation. yes I know the Irish are not British, but my limited mind sort you nicely with them.

Joey Faria · 21-01-2003, 10:05

yeah yeah yeah...i am well aware of how nice all of you are in Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, England, Switzerland, Finland, Norway etc etc....but in the end the nicest people on this planet are Canadians...especially bald portuguese canadians...

i love reading all your comments....they're fun...

Mr. Edwards · 21-01-2003, 10:40

Quote:

Originally posted by Joey Faria
yeah yeah yeah...i am well aware of how nice all of you are in Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, England, Switzerland, Finland, Norway etc etc....but in the end the nicest people on this planet are Canadians...especially bald portuguese canadians...

Does that specie exist at all?

The only canadians I know is Terrance and Phillip from South Park

Joey Faria · 21-01-2003, 11:10

Quote:

Originally posted by Mr. Edwards

Does that specie exist at all?
The only canadians I know is Terrance and Phillip from South Park

South Park???? I can't say that i've ever been interesting in sitting through an entire episode of the cartoon, but i do hear Kenny dies pretty often....

and yes our advanced species does exist....

20-01-2003, 16:59	#617
Mr. Edwards Registered User Join Date: 05 2001 Location: In the beautiful part of Denmark! Fave Players: GATTUSO, HELVEG, MALDINI	This is the jantelaw (from a norwegian site: In 1933 the Danish writer Aksel Sandemose wrote a novel called "A refugee crosses his tracks". It takes place in an imaginary town called Jante (based on Sandemose's own hometown, Nykbing Mors) in which the Jante Law clearly dictates the social and moral standards. The law has, unfortunately, a larger geographic relevance. You shall not think that you are special. You shall not think that you are of the same standing as us. You shall not think that you are smarter than us. Don't fancy yourself as being better than us. You shall not think that you know more than us. You shall not think that you are more important than us. You shall not think that you are good at anything. You shall not laugh at us. You shall not think that anyone cares about you. You shall not think that you can teach us anything. __________________ San Siro il mio destino

20-01-2003, 17:02	#619
Mr. Edwards Registered User Join Date: 05 2001 Location: In the beautiful part of Denmark! Fave Players: GATTUSO, HELVEG, MALDINI	Nop! Danish... From Nykøbing Mors (a lovely city)! __________________ San Siro il mio destino

20-01-2003, 17:52	#621
RIO Moderator Join Date: 09 1999 Location: Twin Peaks, SF, CA, USA Fave Players: the Under-12s	You crazy Scandinavians... Metternich was right! LOL RIO __________________ All the cutest puppies support AC Milan.

21-01-2003, 07:00	#627
kris Jedi Master Join Date: 06 1999 Location: Viking land Fave Players: Past, present and future Milan players	Well then I was right to guard myself by putting British into the equation. yes I know the Irish are not British, but my limited mind sort you nicely with them. __________________ If you are woman, PM me.

20-01-2003, 16:58	#616
Laudrup Senior Member Join Date: 12 2000 Location: Cph.	Mr Edwards.. Your´previous 2 posts have only helped to confirm the theory about "Janteloven" and the inferiority complex I was talking about.. Now let´s leave this ok?

20-01-2003, 17:30	#620
Laudrup Senior Member Join Date: 12 2000 Location: Cph.	Ok I confused some things.. He was born in Nykøbing M in 1899, moved to Norway in 1930 and released his books in norwegian.. Like the one you´re mentioning: "En flyktning krysser sitt spor" - "A refugee crosses his tracks".

20-01-2003, 19:01	#623
Laudrup Senior Member Join Date: 12 2000 Location: Cph.	LOL You flappy americans.. Always think you´re better than the rest of us:p

21-01-2003, 05:01	#626
Wilmot Guest	Nah kris, I would say the Irish (well, the Southeners) are more easy going than the British...I mean, consider this: at my last job, a woman working for a Dublin firm phoned us demanding to know where a shipment that we had promised her was (it never actually left the yard....). It was our fault, we simply forgot . By the end of the phone conversation she was very happy and grateful that we would be delivering it to her the next week, and we were all her best friends. Now that's easy going....

21-01-2003, 10:05	#628
Joey Faria Registered User Join Date: 12 2001	yeah yeah yeah...i am well aware of how nice all of you are in Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, England, Switzerland, Finland, Norway etc etc....but in the end the nicest people on this planet are Canadians...especially bald portuguese canadians... i love reading all your comments....they're fun...