cop 0 #1 February 24, 2004 Hope this is not repost... First; nobody needs to get nervous, this is only humor. Second; if this is too offensive, please delete it dear moderator. Once upon a time in the Kingdom of Heaven, God was missing for six days. Eventually, Michael, the archangel found him, resting on the seventh day. He inquired of God, "Where have you been?" God sighed a deep sigh ofsatisfaction and proudly pointed downwards through the clouds, "Look, Michael, look what I've made". Archangel Michael looked puzzled and said, "What is it?" "It's a planet," replied God, "and I've put Life on it. I'm going to call it Earth and it's going to be a great place of balance." "Balance?", inquired Michael, still confused. God explained, pointing to different parts of earth, "For example, northern Europe will be a place of great opportunity and wealth while southern Europe is going to be poor; the Middle East over there will be a hot spot. Over there I've placed a continent of white people and over there is a continent of black people," God continued, pointing to different countries. "This one will be extremely hot and arid while this one will be very cold and covered in ice." The Archangel, impressed by God's work, then pointed to a large landmass and said, "What's that one?" "Ah," said God. "That's Finland, the most glorious place on earth. There are beautiful lakes, rivers, sunsets, and rolling hills. the people from Finland are going to be modest, intelligent, and humorous and they are going to be found traveling the world. They will be extremely sociable, hardworking, and high-achieving, and they will be known throughout the world as diplomats and carriers of peace." Michael gasped in wonder and admiration but then proclaimed, "what about balance, God? You said there would be balance!" God replied wisely, "Wait until you see the idiots I'm putting next to them into Sweden and Russia." "You can call me Mike" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #2 February 24, 2004 That's funny. I've seen "Americanized" versions of this. It's interesting seeing other perspectives of humor. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #3 February 24, 2004 Yeah, could easily be done with Canada and Mexico....witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJohnson 0 #4 February 24, 2004 I worked for a Finnish Company for ten years and spent some time in your country...you left out drunkeness until dawn during the long summer days...clouds of mosquitos that carry off small children....winters so cold the air coming out of your mouth freezes into snowballs....oh and according to the Russians and the Swedes that I met the onlyt reason there is a Finland is because the Russians and Swedes got tired of trying to teach you guys a real language!JJ "Call me Darth Balls" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jussi 0 #5 February 24, 2004 well, now i think Finland is pretty much covered http://www.co.jyu.fi/~np/misc/foreigners_guide_to_finland.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #6 February 24, 2004 That's cute We always used that joke about Switzerland being the perfect one._______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cop 0 #7 February 25, 2004 Quote...the onlyt reason there is a Finland is because the Russians and Swedes got tired of trying to teach you guys a real language! Real language? Read this; In finnish; saari saari heinä saari, heinäsaaren morsian Same in swedish; ö ö hö ö, hö ös smö (it sure sounds like that) And clouds of mosquitos... Winters so cold Hey Finland is for survivors! "You can call me Mike" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cop 0 #8 February 25, 2004 Way to go Jussi! I was always wondering about... "You can call me Mike" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaaska 0 #9 February 25, 2004 Probably an old one... Dialogue (in English) (Bonfires are often lit during the midsummer festifal) a: Gather the bonfire! b: You mean the whole bonfire? a: Yep, the whole bonfire! And same in Finnish: a: Kokoo kokko! b: Koko kokkoko? a: Koko kokko! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cop 0 #10 February 26, 2004 Oh yeah! Kokoo koko kokko ja koko kokko palamaan vaan! Kesä on näköjään lähellä... "You can call me Mike" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaaska 0 #11 February 27, 2004 On on... Aivan selkeesti ilmat on keväiset. Tänäänkään ei satanut kuin metri lunta - ja vielä Turussa (eihän täällä yleensä oo lunta ollenkaan, edes jouluna)... No pääsee varusmieskurssi hyppään talvisäässä huomenna... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cop 0 #12 February 27, 2004 Ok, anybody here who needs translation? (It will be SFW) "You can call me Mike" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
