Weird things Norwegians do. (https://afroginthefjord.com/2014/10/26/weird-things-norwegians-do/)
Quote1. You are telling a great story to your Norwegian friend/colleague. He or she will start making strange sounds: aspirations with the mouth as if they have the beginning of asthma. No panic, this just illustrate how interested they are in your story, and it means "yes, I agree, carry on with your story". Nothing to be disturbed about.
:scratch: Is this true? :lol:
How do you laugh in Norwegian?
:thoughtful:
What's the deal with Norwegian Wood?
Quote from: Father Bruno on January 10, 2017, 03:00:38 PM
What's the deal with Norwegian Wood?
$100 a metric tonne, wholesale?
Quote from: Gloucester on January 10, 2017, 03:19:39 PM
Quote from: Father Bruno on January 10, 2017, 03:00:38 PM
What's the deal with Norwegian Wood?
$100 a metric tonne, wholesale?
Oh, I thought it had something to do with bladder pressure first thing in the morning.
Anyone that isn't me, does weird things.
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 10, 2017, 01:56:27 PM
Quote1. You are telling a great story to your Norwegian friend/colleague. He or she will start making strange sounds: aspirations with the mouth as if they have the beginning of asthma. No panic, this just illustrate how interested they are in your story, and it means "yes, I agree, carry on with your story". Nothing to be disturbed about.
:scratch: Is this true? :lol:
Not as far as I know.
The rest is pretty accurate for the average Norwegian.
One seriously nutty thing Norway has done - they have begun turning off their FM radio service and are going over to digital only.
Quote from: OldGit on January 11, 2017, 09:55:49 AM
One seriously nutty thing Norway has done - they have begun turning off their FM radio service and are going over to digital only.
I will have to buy a new car if they do that here! ;)
I still remember the BBC Home Service. Oh and Radio Luxemburg.
Quote from: Guardian85 on January 10, 2017, 10:43:41 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 10, 2017, 01:56:27 PM
Quote1. You are telling a great story to your Norwegian friend/colleague. He or she will start making strange sounds: aspirations with the mouth as if they have the beginning of asthma. No panic, this just illustrate how interested they are in your story, and it means "yes, I agree, carry on with your story". Nothing to be disturbed about.
:scratch: Is this true? :lol:
Not as far as I know.
The rest is pretty accurate for the average Norwegian.
A gasp is a gasp is a gasp is what I think is being described here. It's used for various purposes in many cultures, mostly to show shock and/or surprise.
In general, the weird things done by Norwegians, are also practiced by Swedes, Danes, Germans and many others.
They, those Norwegians, they extract a good deal from oil companies and put away the windfall gains for a later day.
It's just not natural.
No, it is not. And some do try to increase spending on stuff like more lanes on the local expressway for The Asmo, but them silly green politicians want everybody to walk around with legs. Do they not realise that The Asmo may again need to kidnap a small child for body parts if that catches on? DO THEY NOT, really?! >:(
Quote from: Guardian85 on January 10, 2017, 10:43:41 PM
Not as far as I know.
The rest is pretty accurate for the average Norwegian.
Quote from: Asmodean on January 11, 2017, 12:02:46 PM
A gasp is a gasp is a gasp is what I think is being described here. It's used for various purposes in many cultures, mostly to show shock and/or surprise.
In general, the weird things done by Norwegians, are also practiced by Swedes, Danes, Germans and many others.
Yeah, I was curious. Around here people gasp when shocked or surprised, but I've never heard of any culture gulping in air when they find the conversation interesting.
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 11, 2017, 04:23:52 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on January 10, 2017, 10:43:41 PM
Not as far as I know.
The rest is pretty accurate for the average Norwegian.
Quote from: Asmodean on January 11, 2017, 12:02:46 PM
A gasp is a gasp is a gasp is what I think is being described here. It's used for various purposes in many cultures, mostly to show shock and/or surprise.
In general, the weird things done by Norwegians, are also practiced by Swedes, Danes, Germans and many others.
Yeah, I was curious. Around here people gasp when shocked or surprised, but I've never heard of any culture gulping in air when they find the conversation interesting.
Can't remember my psychological jargon now but cannot the gasp be a signal of interest and to "keep going" with the story. The wide-eyed gasp can seem a sign of amusrment, mouth shape close to a grin/smile? Head forward (amused shock) or back (surprised shock) gives extra nuance.
Quote from: Gloucester on January 11, 2017, 04:41:19 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on January 11, 2017, 04:23:52 PM
Quote from: Guardian85 on January 10, 2017, 10:43:41 PM
Not as far as I know.
The rest is pretty accurate for the average Norwegian.
Quote from: Asmodean on January 11, 2017, 12:02:46 PM
A gasp is a gasp is a gasp is what I think is being described here. It's used for various purposes in many cultures, mostly to show shock and/or surprise.
In general, the weird things done by Norwegians, are also practiced by Swedes, Danes, Germans and many others.
Yeah, I was curious. Around here people gasp when shocked or surprised, but I've never heard of any culture gulping in air when they find the conversation interesting.
Can't remember my psychological jargon now but cannot the gasp be a signal of interest and to "keep going" with the story. The wide-eyed gasp can seem a sign of amusrment, mouth shape close to a grin/smile? Head forward (amused shock) or back (surprised shock) gives extra nuance.
Yeah, I think some people might gasp to convey that meaning. I don't run into that type of person too often though.
(I guess my stories aren't that amusing :folded: )
:P
A-ha.
I understand the musical group "A-ha", are considered national icons in Norway, and that Norwegians are also quick to point out the band had several top ten hits and that they weren't simply a one hit wonder whose only real success was the hit 'Take on me"
Not sure what the other top ten hits were, and you can't force me to look, however. Here it is.
Great video by the way, an icon of the classic 80's rock videos. (Especially the animation)
Quote"The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)" is an electronic dance novelty song and viral video by Norwegian comedy duo Ylvis.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fox_(What_Does_the_Fox_Say%3F) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fox_(What_Does_the_Fox_Say%3F))
I don't think it's weird. It's funny. :)
What is a cloudberry? Why is it called that? Why are Norwegians so desperate for berries that they are apparently going into the atmosphere (asmosphere?) to get them?
Quote from: philosoraptor on January 15, 2017, 07:20:32 PM
What is a cloudberry? Why is it called that? Why are Norwegians so desperate for berries that they are apparently going into the atmosphere (asmosphere?) to get them?
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmylittlenorway.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F07%2Fcloudberry-season-15.jpg&hash=fd106649de936da9b62cea24004b120fbec19292)
A sweet berry that grows in marches. Often used in desserts or just eaten as is. Its English name comes from its vague resemblance of a cloud. The etymology of its Norwegian name (multe) escapes me.
My family owns some land where a decent amount of them grow. Visitors will be offered to sample them.
I would totally squish a cloudberry. :tellmemore:
When it comes to music, we are also pretty good at the heavier sort of Metal, and then there is Røyksopp, an Electronica/Electropop duo who do much better abroad than they do in Norway. Also, there's Ane Brun, Sissel Kyrkjebø and... Well, for only having about five million inhabitants, Norway does have a name or two on the world music stage. Some of those names are pretty talented too.
Cloudberries usually thrive in mosquito-infested outdoorsy areas, so The Asmo... Avoids. >:(