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👇 Literal translation below 🫶
🎷 You think you’re listening to a smooth, sophisticated Swedish jazz playlist... and then you read the lyrics 😭

First of all: I literally only found out about this absolute masterpiece because one of you mentioned it in the comments. Thank you so much for this, and PLEASE keep the unhinged Swedish song recommendations coming! 🤝

The contrast between the sultry, bluesy vibe of this track and what is actually being sung might be the most absurd thing I’ve experienced here so far. It’s “Varför är det så skönt…(att knulla backifrån)” by a Gothenburg artist named Mats Götherskjöld, from a fully produced 2009 album literally titled “From the side with one leg up” (Från sidan med ena benet upp). The Swedish dedication to the bit is unmatched. 🍷

In the video, I’m doing a singable English version, but for those of you trying to learn the language, here is the pure, unfiltered literal translation:

Why is it so nice to f*** from behind
And why is it so nice
I went to church to confess
And the priest asked, tell me, have you sinned
Yes I saw the ‘tussen’ and I saw the ‘stussen’
And the whole thing was without eye contact

And because surviving in Sweden means updating your cultural vocabulary, here is today’s homework:

☁️ Tussen: Literally means a “tuft” or “fluff” (like cotton or pet hair). Here, it’s a very old, almost comedic slang for the front bush.

🍑 Stussen: A slightly old-fashioned, almost clinical word for buttocks/rump.

👀 Utan ögonkontakt: “Without eye contact.” Delivering this dry, corporate-sounding phrase as the punchline to a sultry jazz song is peak Swedish deadpan humor.

Forget Michael Bublé. We have Michael Bublé at home 💅

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👇 Literal translation below 🫶
🎷 You think you’re listening to a smooth, sophisticated Swedish jazz playlist... and then you read the lyrics 😭

First of all: I literally only found out about this absolute masterpiece because one of you mentioned it in the comments. Thank you so much for this, and PLEASE keep the unhinged Swedish song recommendations coming! 🤝

The contrast between the sultry, bluesy vibe of this track and what is actually being sung might be the most absurd thing I’ve experienced here so far. It’s “Varför är det så skönt…(att knulla backifrån)” by a Gothenburg artist named Mats Götherskjöld, from a fully produced 2009 album literally titled “From the side with one leg up” (Från sidan med ena benet upp). The Swedish dedication to the bit is unmatched. 🍷

In the video, I’m doing a singable English version, but for those of you trying to learn the language, here is the pure, unfiltered literal translation:

Why is it so nice to f*** from behind
And why is it so nice
I went to church to confess
And the priest asked, tell me, have you sinned
Yes I saw the ‘tussen’ and I saw the ‘stussen’
And the whole thing was without eye contact

And because surviving in Sweden means updating your cultural vocabulary, here is today’s homework:

☁️ Tussen: Literally means a “tuft” or “fluff” (like cotton or pet hair). Here, it’s a very old, almost comedic slang for the front bush.

🍑 Stussen: A slightly old-fashioned, almost clinical word for buttocks/rump.

👀 Utan ögonkontakt: “Without eye contact.” Delivering this dry, corporate-sounding phrase as the punchline to a sultry jazz song is peak Swedish deadpan humor.

Forget Michael Bublé. We have Michael Bublé at home 💅

1️⃣ Save this to ruin your next smooth jazz playlist
2️⃣ Drop your wildest Swedish song recommendations in the comments! 👇
3️⃣ Follow LikeSweden for more things Swedish
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*REUPLOAD* News NOT from Sweden… but I really want you to see this 🇵🇱🤍

For the past few days, Poland has been watching a @latwogang non-stop 9-day charity livestream… and it has already raised over 17 million PLN for children fighting cancer.

It all started from a song created by a young girl battling leukemia and a Polish artist @bedoes2115 … and turned into something huge.
Influencers, musicians, athletes, entire communities showing up.

Sometimes the internet likes to reduce influencers to
“free products”
“barter deals”
“doing nothing”

But then things like this happen and suddenly you see what online communities can actually do when they decide to care.

If you want to support, you can donate here (English version available):
👉 https://www.siepomaga.pl/en/latwogang

You can pay by card, so even if you’re outside Poland (for example using Revolut), it’s easy to contribute 🤍

I’m honestly so proud of this whole group and everyone involved.
This is the side of the internet I want more of.

Have you seen this stream? 👀

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*REUPLOAD* News NOT from Sweden… but I really want you to see this 🇵🇱🤍

For the past few days, Poland has been watching a @latwogang non-stop 9-day charity livestream… and it has already raised over 17 million PLN for children fighting cancer.

It all started from a song created by a young girl battling leukemia and a Polish artist @bedoes2115 … and turned into something huge.
Influencers, musicians, athletes, entire communities showing up.

Sometimes the internet likes to reduce influencers to
“free products”
“barter deals”
“doing nothing”

But then things like this happen and suddenly you see what online communities can actually do when they decide to care.

If you want to support, you can donate here (English version available):
👉 https://www.siepomaga.pl/en/latwogang

You can pay by card, so even if you’re outside Poland (for example using Revolut), it’s easy to contribute 🤍

I’m honestly so proud of this whole group and everyone involved.
This is the side of the internet I want more of.

Have you seen this stream? 👀

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🪑 One of IKEA’s most iconic furniture series is being phased out

After almost 25 years, parts of the MALM collection are slowly disappearing from stores worldwide.

👉 IKEA says it’s time for something new that better fits modern living and storage habits.

⚠️ The series has also been involved in serious safety cases, especially in the US, where tipping accidents led to recalls and large compensation payouts.

📦 The phase-out will continue through summer 2026. Some products will still remain.

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🪑 One of IKEA’s most iconic furniture series is being phased out

After almost 25 years, parts of the MALM collection are slowly disappearing from stores worldwide.

👉 IKEA says it’s time for something new that better fits modern living and storage habits.

⚠️ The series has also been involved in serious safety cases, especially in the US, where tipping accidents led to recalls and large compensation payouts.

📦 The phase-out will continue through summer 2026. Some products will still remain.

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Ad / Affiliate for @hellofreshsverige 🍽️🇸🇪

I’m testing HelloFresh for the first time and I have to say… first impressions are actually really good 👀

Everything came nicely packed with ice packs, there’s a little recipe booklet inside, and I might have also added some cheesecakes to the order… plus a random Pepsi Max showed up as a bonus 😅

For this week we’ve got:
🐟 walnut-crusted cod with rosemary root vegetables & kohlrabi salad
🍝 prosciutto & mozzarella penne with tomatoes & baby spinach
🍗 quick chicken teriyaki with cucumber salad & Asian-style mayo

All under 30 minutes, which I appreciate.

I’ll be testing them over the next few days, so tell me: which one should I try first? 👀

If you want to try it yourself, there’s currently an offer:
🔥 20 meals for 44 SEK per portion
👉 Use my code: HF26SE0268
👉 Link in bio / here: https://www.filify.co/SHJwp

Quick note: it’s a subscription, so if you don’t want to continue, just cancel after your deliveries 🤍

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Ad / Affiliate for @hellofreshsverige 🍽️🇸🇪

I’m testing HelloFresh for the first time and I have to say… first impressions are actually really good 👀

Everything came nicely packed with ice packs, there’s a little recipe booklet inside, and I might have also added some cheesecakes to the order… plus a random Pepsi Max showed up as a bonus 😅

For this week we’ve got:
🐟 walnut-crusted cod with rosemary root vegetables & kohlrabi salad
🍝 prosciutto & mozzarella penne with tomatoes & baby spinach
🍗 quick chicken teriyaki with cucumber salad & Asian-style mayo

All under 30 minutes, which I appreciate.

I’ll be testing them over the next few days, so tell me: which one should I try first? 👀

If you want to try it yourself, there’s currently an offer:
🔥 20 meals for 44 SEK per portion
👉 Use my code: HF26SE0268
👉 Link in bio / here: https://www.filify.co/SHJwp

Quick note: it’s a subscription, so if you don’t want to continue, just cancel after your deliveries 🤍

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🎭 Sweden’s stages are going global (and a little existential)

This week’s Nordic Curtain Call is a mix of big collaborations, bold premieres and musical moments:

✅ Dramaten premiered Solaris – a sci-fi classic turned into an intense relationship drama on stage
✅ Three major theatres (Dramaten, Göteborgs Stadsteater & Malmö Stadsteater) joined forces for the international project UNRECOGNIZED
✅ This Is the Moment continues its Sweden tour, bringing iconic musical songs to Stockholm (tickets still available)
… and many more!

From space stations to global collaborations, Sweden’s theatre scene keeps expanding beyond the expected 🚀✨

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🎭 Sweden’s stages are going global (and a little existential)

This week’s Nordic Curtain Call is a mix of big collaborations, bold premieres and musical moments:

✅ Dramaten premiered Solaris – a sci-fi classic turned into an intense relationship drama on stage
✅ Three major theatres (Dramaten, Göteborgs Stadsteater & Malmö Stadsteater) joined forces for the international project UNRECOGNIZED
✅ This Is the Moment continues its Sweden tour, bringing iconic musical songs to Stockholm (tickets still available)
… and many more!

From space stations to global collaborations, Sweden’s theatre scene keeps expanding beyond the expected 🚀✨

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🍟 Sweden’s worst-rated McDonald’s is about to disappear

A McDonald’s in Töcksfors, near the Norwegian border, is closing on May 1 after being ranked the worst in Sweden.

The owner says the reason is simple: fewer customers and a contract that is now ending.

But the restaurant had also been criticized for hygiene problems.
Inspectors reportedly found black growth on walls and in an ice machine, dirt on the floors, broken tiles, and damage in the ceiling.

The four permanent employees have been offered jobs in the owner’s other restaurants.

So yes, one of Sweden’s most talked-about McDonald’s locations is now shutting down for good.

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🍟 Sweden’s worst-rated McDonald’s is about to disappear

A McDonald’s in Töcksfors, near the Norwegian border, is closing on May 1 after being ranked the worst in Sweden.

The owner says the reason is simple: fewer customers and a contract that is now ending.

But the restaurant had also been criticized for hygiene problems.
Inspectors reportedly found black growth on walls and in an ice machine, dirt on the floors, broken tiles, and damage in the ceiling.

The four permanent employees have been offered jobs in the owner’s other restaurants.

So yes, one of Sweden’s most talked-about McDonald’s locations is now shutting down for good.

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Sweden · McDonald’s Sweden · Sweden news · life in Sweden · Töcksfors · fast food in Sweden · Swedish hygiene inspection · Swedish news

You walk into a bank in Sweden like:
“I’d like to open an account today” 🙂

And Sweden is like:
“I like your plan. Let me redesign it completely.” 🇸🇪💀

Because without BankID, suddenly it’s:
📅 appointments
📄 documents
⏳ waiting

Meanwhile in other countries:

🇩🇪 Germany:
walk into the bank → show ID → account opened or started on the spot

🇪🇸 Spain:
go to the branch with your NIE → sign papers → you’re basically done

🇳🇱 Netherlands:
register → book slot → walk in → account activated same day or next

🇵🇱 Poland:
walk in with ID → leave with a working account and card on the way

And then Sweden:

✨ everything is digital
✨ everything is efficient
✨ everything works perfectly

…once you already have BankID.

So when you thought waiting for personnummer is annoying, wait until you try to open bank account quickly.

Tell me honestly: how long did it take YOU? 👀

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You walk into a bank in Sweden like:
“I’d like to open an account today” 🙂

And Sweden is like:
“I like your plan. Let me redesign it completely.” 🇸🇪💀

Because without BankID, suddenly it’s:
📅 appointments
📄 documents
⏳ waiting

Meanwhile in other countries:

🇩🇪 Germany:
walk into the bank → show ID → account opened or started on the spot

🇪🇸 Spain:
go to the branch with your NIE → sign papers → you’re basically done

🇳🇱 Netherlands:
register → book slot → walk in → account activated same day or next

🇵🇱 Poland:
walk in with ID → leave with a working account and card on the way

And then Sweden:

✨ everything is digital
✨ everything is efficient
✨ everything works perfectly

…once you already have BankID.

So when you thought waiting for personnummer is annoying, wait until you try to open bank account quickly.

Tell me honestly: how long did it take YOU? 👀

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Ranking Swedish fika pastries… and yes, I might offend some people with this 😭🇸🇪

Some choices felt right.
Some… I already regret.
But I’m ready to live with that 😂

I’m curious now: how would YOU rank them? 👀

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Ranking Swedish fika pastries… and yes, I might offend some people with this 😭🇸🇪

Some choices felt right.
Some… I already regret.
But I’m ready to live with that 😂

I’m curious now: how would YOU rank them? 👀

1️⃣ Save this for your next fika
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Sweden · life in Sweden · fika · Swedish pastries · kanelbulle · Swedish food · everyday Sweden

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