Entries Tagged “Swedish”
Funny Names
3. Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116
In 2008 a Swedish couple tried to name their son Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116, and as a result were fined $682 by the Swedish government.
By the way, it's pronounced /ˈalˌbin/. See also Georgiaisnotct, Swedish.
Funny Words
5. Fartkontrol
Swedish word for "speed trap". There are actually signs in Sweden that say "fartkontrol". See also Swedish.
Funny Things
7. Valborg
A Swedish holiday to celebrate the coming of spring and a day for everyone to get smashed and light things on fire. See also Holidays, Swedish.
Funny Foods
8. Surströmming
Quite literally sour herring. It's fermented with care (!) for about a year. When the can starts to bulge, it's time to eat. Often eaten outdoors because of its awful stench and even then not much approved of by anyone within 1000 feet. See also Fish, Swedish.