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Category: Editorial Content
Fomo generationen
Vi er blevet et samfund og en generation der nødig vil gå glip af noget, men vores FOMO (Fear of Missing out) har en pris. Om ikke for os så selv, så for vores omgivelser, vore nærmeste, og vort samfund. Jeg taler hverken om vores smartphones eller om de sociale medier, men om vores aftalekultur, … Continue reading Fomo generationen
Bad TV and a delicious stew
It’s no secret that I have a (not so) secret love for bad television. This fall on Danish Television, I’ve been looking forward to the show “Alt for Danmark” – a show where Americans with Danish ancestry come to Denmark to compete for the chance to meet long-lost ancestors. Even though the premise/prize of the … Continue reading Bad TV and a delicious stew
…when you say nothing at all
I generally do not give money to the homeless people and the people asking for money on the streets. I guess I just don't have enough trust in them to believe that the money will be put to good use. I am scared, and I don't like to fund another persons substance abuse. I would … Continue reading …when you say nothing at all
On being an expert
Some of the recent debates in the news around here recently has been on so-called experts and their rights to utter their opinions on political matters. Apparently some politicians feel that this negative press from professors, authors, and other scholars should be taken personally (Søren Pind and Pia Kjærsgård - I'm looking at you). Apparently, … Continue reading On being an expert
Pink nails and J Crew
Apparently there has been a whole lot of hoopla about a J.Crew ad featuring a mother and her adorable sun sharing a very happy moment. courtesy J.Crew Oh yeah, also the kid has pink toenails, which apparently means that J Crew is sending out "Gender Propaganda" (said here, among other places). Maybe I'm just a raging … Continue reading Pink nails and J Crew
on being a life style expert
One of my favorite programs on Danish television is "Do you know the type?" (kender du typen?). In this show, two lifestyle experts get to investigate the home of a famous Danish person. (I really should say "famous," because there is a limited amount, and sometimes they include obscure reality stars, local politicians, etc.) Then, based … Continue reading on being a life style expert