I didn’t really grow up with the Muppets like some people might have.  And although I was familiar with Kermit and Miss Piggy, I guess I never paid much attention to the Swedish Chef.  Somehow though, invariably, my Swedish skills lead to a conversation about blonde women, IKEA, and the Swedish chef.  The trifecta of Swedish culture really.

The other day I decided it was time to steep myself in the life of the Swedish Chef.  What better place to learn about a muppet than on Wikipedia? Sure enough, the Swedish Chef is famous enough to have his own Wikipedia page.  And it’s glorious. The muppet is treated as an actual person, one who is even rumored to be married.

I’ll leave you to read more about the Swedish Chef on your own time.  We have more important things to discuss.  What could be more important than learning about the Swedish Chef’s marriage? His language usage of course.

Now, one would think that because he is in fact Swedish, that he would speak Swedish.  He does not.  “Bork, bork, bork!” is not Swedish. In case you were wondering.  The Swedish Chef seems to speak his own special language.  One so special that Google has decided to allow you to search in it.

I wish I could make this stuff up.  I can’t, but luckily someone at Google did.  And so, if you’re feeling adventurous, maybe you’re searching for a Swedish meatballs recipe, get some help from the Swedish chef: http://www.google.com/webhp?hl=xx-bork

Enjoy!