The Norwegian Society

Haha. That's just lovely. I don't like really like anything at McDonalds, except the milkshake. Which is the most unhealthy thing there. . I buy one maybe once every 1-3 year. Which is how often I visit McDonalds.

Maccy Dee? Interesting name for it, haha. I don't like hamburgers, not a very big fan of fries (or should I say chips?) either . And McDonalds "food" always makes me feel sick.

They only sell crap food in waterparks (Bø Sommarland.. Ever been? Not that far away from Oslo.) , and it's expensive like hell.
It's like 100 kr for a hot dog etc.

Haven't been to Burger King in 10+ years. I remember it disappeared from my city!

Yes, biggest one in Scandinavia. It's in a really great location as well, surrounded by forest! I never spend much time in the swimming pools there (can only think of one that isn't purely for kids). Except "Sommerlandselva" where you float/swim around in a circle". And once every hour they release a wave. Yes, it's nasty.. Ugh.. But I tend to ignore it. Haha, well can't blame him!

Chlorine isn't very pleasant either.. Reminds me of the tap water in Oxford, which smelled strongly of chlorine. Enough to make you sick! I could drink it, but had to cover my nose etc. I bought water instead. It's probably
rubbish in London as well. Might as well drink a bucket of chlorine!

Yes, I think i read about that! Quite strange. Ew, reminds me of Smalahove! Edit: EW.

Haha. Well it's a 270 m lang kunstig elv. And it's definitely quite fun when you're young. I find it less fun now that I'm so old, but it can be quite relaxing! (if not too many people). The current in the river pulling you along. A picture of it is here (if you haven't already seen it) http://www.sommarland.no/assets/Uploads/Attraksjoner/_resampled/mainpage-Sommarlandelva3.jpg .. And no American tourist could ruin it, because you can't jump into the river, lol. That sounds lovely. I do like forests and lakes!

Yes, I thought the water would be better further north in England. No, it's Yorkshire. I didn't' expect the water to be that rubbish in Oxford! Though I guess most people living in that area are fine with it. Norwegian water is generally good, yes. Some places have excellent water quality. They pretty much sell expensive Norwegian tap water to celebrities in the US etc. (Voss)

I'm not saying this to be "patriotic".. But I've never tasted strawberries that taste better than Norwegian strawberries. The Belgian ones are rather meh.

I don't really like ribbe. Lutefisk? Ew. I've never even seen lutefisk in real life, haha. . But I imagine it smells bad and tastes like rubbish!

Anyone completed their Student Finance?

Sounds nasty. I don't like seafood at all.

Especially since I live on the west coast. Haha, nah.. .. When I think of seafood, I think of older people. Which is silly. But I never see any young people gladly throw themselves over the free fish etc which they for example serve in my city in the summer etc.
It's always older people.

No meat, only seafood? Wow. I think the fact that I don't eat Grandiosa is a lot more un-Norwegian.

Me too. Well, you're not missing anything! I hate all adverts. Probably one of the reasons I don't watch tv. It's been months since last time. There is absolutely nothing to
watch on tv. And if there is a show I want to watch, I'll download it and watch it whenever I like. Not interrupted by stupid adverts and I can watch it whenever I feel like it.

Smalahove? Are you kidding me? Wouldn't even eat it for money.. (well, that is debatable. lol) .. I do hate when people present it tourists, and make them think it's normal food here. Certainly not! Just like those PETA people who think we're all savage monsters that love to eat whale (ew).

Anyone completed their Student Finance?

Concerning the Nordic obsession with fish; I was "lucky" enough to sample some Hákarl in Iceland. Quite why eating rotten shark meat that smells like pure ammonia and tastes like urine is considered a normal thing to do, I will never know. Iceland is amazing though, so I'll forgive them for that small mistake!

Ah, much easier with a GET box!

Dear god.. I hate this place. So many idiots. Whiny, bitter, sexist and pathetic little boys. This is the only nice thread! Think I'll just ask an admin to ban me again soon.

I fully intend to try svith when I go to Iceland, but it actually is normal food there! I've actually tried whale too, it's not bad actually. And reindeer which is delicious but my little cousin nearly cried when I told her that I "ate Rudolph", haha.



You actually got financed for studying in Norway? By the UK or Norwegian government? I didn't think that Lånekassen would finance you unless you were from the third world.



Oh, I actually can't wait to try that - I want to be able to say I've eaten shark.

I've eaten whale once, it was nasty. And reindeer is actually quite good, lol. I've also been to Iceland and tried the rotten shark. By far the worst thing I've ever tasted. I couldn't swallow it, and I gagged twice. But it IS really cool to say that I've tasted rotten shark

Brave. I could never eat whale! I love whales. I'm a hypocrite . I eat "normal" meat, but refuse to eat whale, Rudolph etc! I mean, how could you ? .. I hate all seafood though. So that's also a reason.

Hi! Could anybody who speaks Norwegian give me a vague idea of what Lars Vaular is singing about in this song?
I really like his music but there are no English translations anywhere The most I've managed to pick out and understand from all of his songs are odd words like 'rave', 's***' oh and Supermaria