Archive for the 'Sweden' Category

Montavit Moment of Clarity

Published on July 13, 2011 in 2000s, Commercials, Drinks, Funny, Sexy, Sweden and Water.

A hero, in Greek mythology and folklore, was originally a demigod, their cult being one of the most distinctive features of ancient Greek religion. Later, hero…came to refer to characters who, in the face of danger and adversity or from a position of weakness, display courage and the will for self sacrifice—that is, heroism—for some greater good of all humanity.

Water covers 70.9% of the Earth’s surface, and is vital for all known forms of life.

The subject of the damsel in distress, or persecuted maiden, is a classic theme in world literature, art, and film.

Lowe Brindfors is a Swedish advertising agency, founded in 1978. It’s a part of the global network Lowe Worldwide and has about 150 employees in Stockholm. Their clients include IKEA, H&M and Electrolux.

It’s IKEA Christmas Time

Published on December 24, 2010 in 2000s, Christmas, Commercials, Funny, Furniture, Germany, IKEA and Sweden.

The exchanging of gifts is one of the core aspects of the modern Christmas celebration, making the Christmas season the most profitable time of year for retailers and businesses throughout the world.

Briefs are a type of short, tight underwear and swimwear, as opposed to styles where the material extends down the legs.

Much of IKEA‘s furniture is designed to be assembled by the consumer rather than being sold pre-assembled. IKEA claims this permits them to reduce costs and use of packaging by not shipping air; the volume of a bookcase, for example, is considerably less if it is shipped unassembled rather than assembled.

Mommy and Tony shop for Billy at IKEA

Published on June 18, 2007 in 2000s, Commercials, Funny, Furniture, IKEA and Sweden.

IKEA contends that it has been a pioneering force in sustainable approaches to mass consumer culture. Kamprad refers to the concept as “democratic design,” meaning that the company applies an integrated approach to manufacturing and design (see also environmental design). In response to the explosion of human population and material expectations in the 20th and 21st century, the company implements economies of scale, capturing material streams and creating manufacturing processes that hold costs and resource use down, such as the extensive use of particle board. The intended result is flexible, adaptable home furnishings, scalable both to smaller homes and dwellings as well as large houses.

A G-string “G-Thong” or thong is a narrow piece of cloth, leather, or plastic that covers or holds the genitals, passes between the buttocks, and is attached to a band around the hips, worn as swimwear or underwear by both men and women. The two terms G-string and thong are often used interchangeably; however, they can refer to slightly distinct pieces of clothing: The primary difference between the two garments is that a g-string has less material between the legs and buttocks, hence a string-like appearance.

Forking IKEA

Published on May 26, 2007 in 2000s, Commercials, Funny, Furniture, IKEA, Odd, Sexy, Sweden and Violent.

IKEA is a privately-owned, international, low-cost home products retailer that sells modern, utilitarian design furniture, much of which is assembled by the consumer. IKEA was founded in Sweden by Ingvar Kamprad and it is owned by a Dutch-registered foundation controlled by the Kamprad family. IKEA is an acronym comprising the initials of the founder’s name, Ingvar Kamprad, and home village, Elmtaryd, Agunnaryd.

In Western etiquette, there are two primary styles for using a knife and fork while eating. The style used mostly in the United States of America, which sometimes called the zigzag method, differs from the style mostly used in Europe and British Commonwealth countries.

Swedish Twins

Published on April 22, 2007 in 2000s, Canada, Commercials, Funny, Hockey, Sexy, Sports, Sweden and Twins.

Henrik Sedin (Born September 26, 1980 in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player for the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks. His identical twin brother Daniel Sedin also plays for the Canucks.

Daniel Sedin (born September 26, 1980 in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden) is a professional ice hockey player for the National Hockey League’s Vancouver Canucks. His identical twin brother Henrik Sedin also plays for the Canucks.

The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional hockey league composed of ice hockey teams in North America. Its French name is Ligue Nationale de Hockey (LNH). It is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world, and one of the North American major professional sports leagues. The NHL is divided into two fifteen-team conferences, each of which consists of three five-team divisions.

Steamy Swedish Sauna

Published on April 16, 2007 in 2000s, Commercials, Funny and Sweden.

A sauna is a small room or house designed as a place to experience dry or wet heat sessions, or an establishment with one or more of these and auxiliary facilities. These facilities derive from the Finnish sauna. The word sauna is also used metaphorically to describe an unusually hot or humid environment.

Expressen is a Swedish centre-right tabloid newspaper founded in 1944. It describes its editorial position as “independent liberal”.

The first edition was released in November 16, 1944. A main feature that day was an interview with the crew members of a British bomber who were successful in sinking the German ship Tirpitz.