Leif will return and the trout will rain upon the land...

[misscam]

*yawns* I hate early mornings, I really do.

The reason I got up early is that I went shopping very early today, as Monday is the 17th of May (Norway's National Day) and a public holiday, so everyone stocks up slightly. It was insane. There's a strike in food deliveries to all the major grocery chains save one, and everyone's going there now. The lines reminded me of Norwegians shopping across the border (that truly is insane). The newspaper journalists are striking as well. The breweries might strike next week and the teachers the week after that. I cannot recall the last time Norway's had this much striking going on. Good grief.

In other news, the Danish crown prince has married his Australian sweetheart and all of Denmark is very happy. Huzzah for them!

And the Mirror editor, who published those pictures of alleged British abuse of prisoners, has been sacked. It seems those photos were fake after all. Interesting...

On that note, I was watching a foreign affairs show the other day, and they were talking about the American abuse pictures and how the impact of these might be similar to the impact of pictures from Vietnam. And so they showed those images. I've seen some of those before, but... Good grief. I felt sick. But it made me wonder. Has the US forgotten what it did during Vietnam since so many Americans seem to refuse to believe abuse in Abu Ghraib happened or seem to want to blame everyone and anyone else for it? Ordinary people can do terrible things. Europe learned it through two horrid, horrid wars. I don't wish that kind of lesson upon anyone. Not even Bush.

Meanwhile, on a more cheerful note... Today is Eurosong night! And the arsenal of WMDs that Norway will have for our invasion of the US (now called "The Return of Leif") will grow. Ye-es... (Incidentally, if you are American and wish to join our side, norwegianne and I will consider your plea.)

Comments

[belegcuthalion.livejournal.com]

Yessss, it's Eurosong-Night! And for the first time in 25 years Germany has a REAL GOOD SONG! ("Can't wait until tonight" by Max). I'll spend the evening on front of the TV and watch him...

Good luck for Norway anyway!

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Alas, Norway ended last, in proper Norwegian tradition. Ai, ai, ai.

But Germany did okay. The song didn't that much impress me, but it didn't make my teeth ache, unlike some.

[millikov.livejournal.com]

Eurosong as in Eurovision?

EUROVISION! Gah! Everytime Eurovision rolls around I get sooooo bloody envious of you bloody Europeans. Why can't Singapore screen Eurovision? I mean, they screen American Idol! Wah! *cries*

[norwegianne.livejournal.com]

You really want Eurosong? Huh? Well, I believe they've got a stream going over the net... if you're into that much pain. (Pardon the mocking of Eurosong, it's customary.)

I'll even eat lutefisk!

[agent-tweed.livejournal.com]

Where do I apply do join your side? I don't have any real Norwegian in me but my mormor's people came from Svanskog in Varmland, Sweden,and that is closer to Oslo than Stockholm I believe. I can also put together a mean glogg for parties, if that is any point in my favor.

Re: I'll even eat lutefisk!

[norwegianne.livejournal.com]

Application thus noted.

We're, out of compassion, not forcing any of our compatriots to actually eat lutefisk at the moment.

Yes, we know that compassion is a term not usually heard in modern invasions, but we prefer our people alive as long as possible. Besides, eating the weaponry is a big no-no.

[puredeadthingy.livejournal.com]

Have you seen the French entry? Scary. And the British entry is *awful*. Or maybe I'm just saying that because I hate James Fox.
Can't be any worse than Jemini...

[norwegianne.livejournal.com]

Can anything be worse than Jemini? And people acted all shocked because the UK got nil points...

[norwegianne.livejournal.com]

I already began the mocking of Eurosong at work today. One of my co-workers had been out on the town after the Viking game, and saw it... without the sound. He told me that it was enough horror, just that...

I went shopping for Mum yesterday. I don't want to set foot in another store while there's a strike. People are crazy. Normally you'd think people actually had work just before noon on a Friday, but nooooooo... everybody was at Coop.

Will take notes during Eurosong, because some of the songs, while they're all frightening when you're listening, can get lost quickly...

Ah, bring forth the pleas.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Coop must be making a nice little extra profit. But sheesh, how bloody long is this strike going to go on? It's almost been a month now. Blah, issues of principle... Always the worst kind of strikes.

The funny thing is, you don't even have to hear the songs to predict who will vote for who half the time.

[lotus79.livejournal.com]

> In other news, the Danish crown prince has married his Australian sweetheart and all of Denmark is very happy. Huzzah for them!

yes, huzzah for them. It was televised here, you know... The last time there was this much fanfare on Australian TV over a royal wedding was Charles and Di.

I'm happy for them, but cynical about our media... suddenly it's cool to talk about Denmark, when I reckon half the population wouldn't even be sure which continent it's in. And if I hear one more time about "oops, her hat blew off!!"

May I join the invasion of America? I'll lead the South Pacific invasion force, shall I? (even though I'm actually on the Indian Ocean side... oh well.)

[megaera-1.livejournal.com]

Apparently there were parties all over Hobart celebreating the union, which I find bizarre. How many of the partiers actually knew the lucky lady?

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I heard Howard congratulate the couple on the news. And I swear I saw people in Copenhaven wave the boxing kangaroo flag.

You're of course *very* welcome to join in. Maybe after we've taken the US, we could free Australia of the Howard, if he hasn't been tossed out by then.

Psst! Bring Vegemite!

[deesarrachi.livejournal.com]

Ooo! *waves hand* Can I help with the invasion? I can lead in the troops from the Great White North, slinging cod fish and attempting to sing our national anthem. If we can figure out which version to use.

I'm a tad ticked at America right now, as someone is attempting to take over the Bay. *hugs the Bay* Mine!

(Of course, no offence meant to Americans not currently trying to steal away one of the oldest companies in the world.)

[undeadgoat.livejournal.com]

Is your icon supposed to be Faithful? Or is it another black, purple-eyed cat with insanity in his family?

Ooh! Ooh! Me! Me!

[greyladybast.livejournal.com]

I'm not even going to try to pretend that I have the faintest clue about what Eurosong is (Iggar'nt 'Merican that I am----or too old for pop culture, either excuse works for me), but I definitely want in on the invasion. I live in a coastal town with a good harbor, not too far from Boston, and right off I-95; might this not make a decend landing site for any water craft involved?

Besides, I can always stock up on quahogs to go along with the lutefisk as weaponry. Those little bastards HURT when they're hummed at your head!

Quahogs and lutefisk-----weapons of the future?

Bast

P.S.----has the rumor that the beheading of Nic Berg is a fraud reached the mainstream yet?

http://aztlan.net/fake_video.htm

Since I have not had the balls to make myself watch the video yet (I'm working up to it, really, just----not on a full stomach), I can't really offer comment. But, like the "suspend the Constitution" thing, I do think it should be circulated and discussed.

You take North Atl & I'll take Mid Atl

[agent-tweed.livejournal.com]

Bast,

OK, you secure the landings in New England and I'll secure the landings in Virginia. I will supply the Chesapeake Bay crabs...lutefisk, quahogs, and live hardshell crabs, good ammo......

Re: Invasion

[jedilora.livejournal.com]

Hmm...torn.

On the one hand, I'm proud of my Norwegian heritage. My great-uncle Carl traced our family line backbackback to the Vikings, which may explain my urge to pillage the White House right now.

On the other hand, I'm waiting to see if Kerry gets into office and FIXES some of this crap. I met him January '02, and he's very nice, and has managed to hold his own in Massachusetts with the Kennedy family. I think the Shrub is in for much more of a challenge than he knows.

Whee! I'll go listen to old Eurovision songs and ponder.
(March of the Cambreadth cues up.) Wait, no, that's music to pillage by...

Re: Invasion

[misscam.livejournal.com]

And if Kerry doesn't win...?

Think of all the fun pillaging the White House will bring. Think of how lovely the Shrub will look as a Viking prisoner of war. Think how lovely Rumsfeld will look buried under trout.

So many, many possibilities...

[sasja-sokolov.livejournal.com]

I'm Canadian and sick of living in the shadow of America, with their corporate pop and American Eagle Outfitter branches they intend to plague the world with (and let's not forget Hot Topic)... can I join?

[misscam.livejournal.com]

I see Canadians seem eager to join in.

Would you like to arm yourself with trout, whale or lutefisk?

I want to join

[mistress-freyja.livejournal.com]

Yes, I wish to join "The Return of Leif", even though I'm an American. I can honestly say the things that have been happening since this "War on Terrorism" has started are making me want to deny this country ever exsisted. I really think that we made a HUGE mistake in putting another Bush in the oval office. The US is quickly losing the respect of other nations because we feel like we have to be the world's police force. All for what? Oil? Power? There are ways around the oil issue, if we just put the time, money, and brainpower behind it. Ok, enough of my rant, but yes, I would like to be a part of "The Return of Leif", if at all possible.

Re: I want to join

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Consider yourself an undercover agent of the Leif-army. Recruit others to our cause, for it is most worthy.

Nice Nordic-sounding name :)

[undeadgoat.livejournal.com]

There's a Syttende Mai (sp?) party thing somewhere near here today. Some small town founded by Norwegian immigrants, I think. And they can't have it on the 17th becasue that's a Monday. Americans are like that, you know. Every holiday is either moved to Monday or celebrated on Saturday. Unless it's Christmas or Fourth of July.

[norwegianne.livejournal.com]

The spelling would be correct.

Personally I think that's why the tradition of celebrating 17. mai works in Norway, we get the entire day off, school and work, and everything. (Well, most of us.)

Sweden attempted to force a national holiday on their citizens, but there wasn't much enthusiasm for celebrating after they had been at work... so now the Swedish government have taken a religious holiday, turned it into a work-day, and made the national holiday a work-free day. We'll see how it goes.

I can't wait until tomorrow... Brass bands... flags... lots and lots of ice cream, boys in national costumes.. *drool* and wearing national costume myself.

[monkeyfetus.livejournal.com]

Well, technically I'm canadien, but....


Can I?
I love lutefisk, and potatocakes, and my Late grandpa was 100% Norweigan to start out with...

And I can't watch American idol without gagging....

[misscam.livejournal.com]

You *love* lutefisk? Are you sure you haven't had some horrid accident that destroyed your ability to taste *and* smell?

But you can always join the Lutefisk Arming Troop, I suppose.

(Brandishes crossbow) NO! I RESIST!

[jocelyncs.livejournal.com]

Even if I must stand alone, I shall resist the invasion of my country's shores! Just as Bush's approval ratings are FINALLY starting to drop, we don't need a bunch of dang foreigners storming the beaches!

(Glowers at invaders from entrance to Potomac River) The British learned their lesson back in 1812, we Americans are an ornery crew when invaded! Back off while you still can, before we start slinging watermelons, apple pie, and corn on the cob at you!

FAITHFUL AMERICANS, TO ME! JOIN THE RESISTANCE! NO SON (or daughter) OF AMERICA SHALL EVER SUBMIT TO A FOREIGN RULER! IN ELECTIONS WE TRUST (or rather, we hope!)

Re: (Brandishes crossbow) NO! I RESIST!

[norwegianne.livejournal.com]

Well, looking at it I suppose we shall have to wait until after the elections, and hope for the best.

After all... Kerry is an honorary Norwegian after having spent summers here when he was younger. And he knows the most important phrase in the Norwegian language...

So, we're really hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst won't hurt.

invasion

[(Anonymous)]

Please wait untill after the election. We might elect Kerry. If we don't, may I join you when the US government feels your fury?

Re: invasion

[norwegianne.livejournal.com]

But of course. (I'm slighly busy with exams these days, and Norway has a transport strike going on... so the weaponry might be hard to get to.)

And we always have room for more people in "The Return of Leif" (We really should find a poor sod named Leif to bring along. Or just look up my second cousin Leif when we hit the shores.)

[erhothwen.livejournal.com]

*sniffles* I've come across photgraphs of the abuse too and puts this awful feeling in the pit of my stomach.

*sniffles again* That's another person to add to the list of people who are going to watch the Eurovision (Eurosong? I've heard both of them) that aren't me.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

It's called the Eurovision Song Contest - so we call it Eurosong for short. It's tradition to watch it up here. A rite of passage to suffer through ;)

[limegreen-sloth.livejournal.com]

Ahh, Eurovison. Thank you SBS for showing this in Australia so I could sit with my mother and mock you funny Europeans to the tune of Des Mangan who was at one stage offering $200 and his house to anyone who voted for Norway.

And as for the invasion, South Australian division reporting for duty Ma'am! I suggest we start by freeing the rest of Australia from the corruptive influence of American culture. The idiots that decided we would actually want American Idol beamed directly to our homes shall be first. Bring forth the vegemite and witchetty grubs!

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Heh. I watched it on SBS last year. But then Norway did very well, as I recall. We came fourth of fifth.

Can Australians manage that on their own, or is Norway needed? I'm ready to kick Howard's behind any day.

[norwegianne.livejournal.com]

I saw an unsatisfied American (http://www.livejournal.com/users/liz_marcs/13803.html?nc=17) and felt it was my duty to spread the hope of Leif's return upon the land.


Or maybe I'm just trying to avoid thinking about exam tomorrow.