If there was a European country outside of Europe, Canada would be it. I hope Europe welcomes the friendlier neighbour across the pond with open arms.

And the tags get exponentially more forceful as they chase each other down the street, through the park, across a university campus, over the basketball course, until it devolves into a full-on fistfight in the girls locker room ending with Adam Sandler delivering an overly dramatic tearful confession about how he actually cheated at tag that time in school because he was jealous that his friend spent more time with cute Amy, because he missed his friend so much. That means his friend was actually the one who was “it”, so they chase each other again.

A friendly tip from someone who did that and stayed abroad for 15 years: be active in meeting new friends and joining in activities. They will help a lot when homesickness hits. The first hit was normally around two months in for me and my fellow students, after the excitement of being in a new place has subsided a bit. It might take the whole thing from “wow, I’m all by myself” to “shit, I’m all by myself”. That will pass pretty soon. You’re capable of far more than you know, you got this.

The second hit is about two years in and carries more of a longing feeling. If you can, put money aside for a ticket to visit home by then. Good luck, and have fun! You’re about to have the time of your life.

Oliver Stone and Spike Lee were cashing in on the story in 2006…so?

One of the most memorable examples of bravery I’ve witnessed was my Italian coworker who straightened his back and said with firm conviction that he enjoys pineapple on pizza.

This rings true. Of course, you can get the odd philanthropist here and there, but they’re the exception. One of the problems other than the billionaires’ insatiable greed is that they know how much everyone hates them. And instead of showing people that they’re worthy of love, they choose to hate everyone right back. Where this circle started is like the chicken and the egg.

Don’t get me started on the ones in the US and the Philippines, where they’re filled up like a teacup with toilet water so that you can accidentally dip the tip while trying to relax. And the Dutch ones with the inspection shelf? No thanks.

That was the right thing to do. 😄

Just wait till you hear about popular Norwegian names, like Simen (pronounced exactly the way you think).

Also make sure you mind your fart when on the road. Norwegian police are quite strict about that and could give you a fartsbot if you don’t comply.

Been wondering about that, why do the Americans put such enormous gaps at the bottom of the bathroom stalls?

True culture. I’m actually pretty sure the chords were correctly animated

I’ve passed 40 and I still just remain silent

It’s currently at 666, so I can’t upvote it. Hail Satan.

If you beat me off, I will come on your property.

Actually, if you’re from there, it’s Peel-a-penis.

Oh Jesus on a broomstick, you didn’t censor the first vowel…I nearly went blind!

This is not even worthy of being called a shitpost.

That wood’s got wood.

I hope that girl gets free drinks in whichever pub she sets foot in.

Norway: kjøttkaker i brun saus (fried meatballs in gravy). “Grand Declaration of War” by Satyricon is a good introduction to Norwegian Black Metal. Any book by Jo Nesbø is a page turner, but if you want a true classic, go for Edda (collection of old Viking poems).