Ah, the Swedes. I don’t really have a lot of hang ups about who is and is not an “appropriate” person to date. For the most part, I’d have to say that I’m fairly laid back about a lot of things. I’ve dated younger men, older men, taller men, shorter men and a full spectrum of ethnicities that would probably make the United Nations look homogeneous. Having said that, I’ll add this: I’m not a fan of guys with pale skin, blonde hair and blue eyes. With the notable exception of my oh-so-fuckable Paul Walker, I’m not just not interested in blondes. They don’t do anything for me. In general, as most of you already know, I tend to be attracted to guys who have at least two out of three dark features: Hair. Eyes. Skin. At least 2 out of those three 3 should be dark.
Enter the Swedish people.
Our Viking brothers and sisters aren’t really known for being tall, dark and handsome are they? Tall? Certainly. Handsome? Depends on who we’re talking about. Dark? Um, well, not typically. But, who am I if I’m not a woman interested in expanding my horizons? Swedes. I wonder: Could they be the next frontier? So, via a hook up, I got on the guest list of the largest Swedish expat party in New York City. Basically, all of the social groups that routinely throw Scandinavian and European-themed parties parties for New York’s expat communities are joining forces. It’s the long-awaited “Abba Dance Party” and more than 900 Vikings, ahem, I mean “Swedes and other attendees” are expected to attend.
The party takes place from 9 at night until 4 in the morning next Friday (September 28). The location, BLVD, is 199 Bowery Street @ Spring. Should be a good time. See you there? You don’t have to be Swedish to go, so if you live in New York City and you wanna attend buy your $20 ticket online. Tell ‘em funkybrownchick sent you their way. And, speaking of Swedish things, I just gotta know … ABBA. It seems that people either “love” or “love to hate” this fabulous band. How about you? Feel free to use the comment section to tell us which camp you fit in. ABBA — love em or hate em?
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LOVE THEM! Mostly due to the fact that they’ve written some of the catchiest pop songs in rock history. So catchy. Can’t get songs out of head!
You know that I went to Sweden for study abroad program? I would love to come. I also just met 3 Norwegian girls and I think that would want to come too. Not sure if I want to invite them. :)
abba sucks :P
Howard: I love them, too!!
Jonathan: Invite the Norwegians! The more the merrier.
Carolina Pereira: Noooooo!!! :)
ABBA? Humm, yes, I like them. Tacky but nice.
Swedes? Humm, yes, I tend to like the blond-blue thing, but I have to say that Swedes are a bit weird.
Norwegians are lovely and funny, the Danes are not so lovely but still funny, whereas the Swedes… my brief experience says “no”… having said that, I also have to admit, Stockholm is a great city, one of my favorites in Europe.
To sum up: if you are heading for the Vikings, stick to the Norwegians… and then go shopping in Sweden.
You’re hilarious!!! Sounds like you’ve had your fair share of the Scandinavians. ;)
@Antonio: Funny you should say that. I have completely the opposite experience, but then again I may have paid attention to the girls only.
FBC, I know *many* tall dark & handsome Swedes. You’re over-generalizing here ( are you a *RACIST* ;-) )
Dude, fuck you. If you know so many tall, dark and handsome Swedes, why haven’t you introduced me to any of them?!?!?!? ;)
I LOVE ABBA. Always have and always will. Their stuff is classic.
My sister married a Norwegian. He and his family are wonderful, warm, fun people. I don’t know about the Swedes although somehow I always end up dating the blondes when I really want to date a brunette.
I’ve only dated a blond guy once in my life. Not my preference at all.