{"id":283,"date":"2009-12-04T05:28:46","date_gmt":"2009-12-04T09:28:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/swedish\/?p=283"},"modified":"2009-12-04T05:28:46","modified_gmt":"2009-12-04T09:28:46","slug":"%e2%80%9dden-som-inte-tar-bort-luddet-ska-do%e2%80%9d-the-one-who-doesn%e2%80%99t-remove-the-lint-will-die","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/swedish\/%e2%80%9dden-som-inte-tar-bort-luddet-ska-do%e2%80%9d-the-one-who-doesn%e2%80%99t-remove-the-lint-will-die\/","title":{"rendered":"“The one who doesn\u2019t remove the lint will die!”"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nDifferent cultures different food. Different countries, different way of thinking. Have you ever thought about how you can contribute to your own country\u2019s cultural life? Well, the Swedish comedian David Batra, actually has. He had collected post-its for many years, from Swedish laundry rooms (tv\u00e4ttstuga<\/strong>) all across Sweden, which later led him publishing this fantastic book called \u201cDen som inte tar bort luddet ska d\u00f6<\/em>.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

We don\u2019t necessarily like conflicts in Sweden and we have some awkward ways to deal with them. However, everyone agrees that conflicts are bad. But the 21st<\/sup> century is really ours, since you don’t have to put yourself into an unpleasant situation. We have Internet, Messenger and hey! We have even the laundry room. We don\u2019t have to deal with each other and no way can you ever find a person who left the message for you. And let\u2019s be honest it is also cheaper than therapy. If you are an experienced one in the game you might have a post-it in your pocket when entering the laundry room. Br\u00f6derna Brothers had an old track, it went something like this: \u201cTake my wife, take everything but damn not my washing machines<\/em>\u201d. \u00a0And now we have also a book about it.<\/span><\/p>\n

I remember many times getting post-its without any name on them. \u201cYou have left your clothes in the dryer, when it was my turn!\u201dor\u201d You can’t book 3 machines at the same time, it is in the rules!\u201d. \u00a0But somehow I never got a message like \u201cHey! I took your laundry time I am so sorry!\u201d. Because we all know it is unforgiveable. It can be really irritating with planning and preparing all week for washing your clothes. And then someone\u00a0took it. Besides it is one of the worst excuses foreigners can think themselves hearing from Swedes: \u201cOh, I am so sorry I can\u2019t meet you tonight I have booked some washing machines\u201d. But if you have lived in Sweden for quite some time you will have complete understanding on this matter. Nothing to joke about! And let\u00b4s face it; who buys (honey I am having a headache) anymore?! <\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, let me introduce you a Swedish expression regarding things you shouldn\u2019t worry about. I-landsproblem,<\/strong> which basically means (a tiny problem made into a huge one in the developed countries). I am collecting such problems, so if you have any\u00a0examples,\u00a0please let me know. Some examples: <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOh God. Not again. There is only 500 SEK bills in the cash machine.<\/em>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cExcuse me, but can I get a bendig straw<\/em>?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Tack f\u00f6r mig!<\/span><\/p>\n

\/Tibor<\/span><\/p>\n

Top Ten things to get stuck in the washing machines in Sweden are:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Bras<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Plastic cards (bus cards)<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Steel nails<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Coins<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Barrettes <\/span><\/p>\n

6. Screws<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Pens<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Lint<\/span><\/p>\n

9. Necklace<\/span><\/p>\n

10. Teaspoons<\/span><\/p>\n

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Different cultures different food. Different countries, different way of thinking. Have you ever thought about how you can contribute to your own country\u2019s cultural life? Well, the Swedish comedian David Batra, actually has. He had collected post-its for many years, from Swedish laundry rooms (tv\u00e4ttstuga) all across Sweden, which later led him publishing this fantastic…<\/p>\n

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