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Title: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Cyberus on August 22, 2005, 08:11:44 PM
Yeah sure, I'm sure I could have googled for the answer, but I wanted the answer from the horse's mouth, so to speak.

This is a swede
(http://www.yourthemes.com/yourthemes/magazines/img/kitchengarden/swede.jpg)
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: X-ray on August 22, 2005, 08:14:29 PM
"...This is a swede..."
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What's that he is holding in his hand?
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Cyberus on August 22, 2005, 08:17:08 PM
har har



:-)

edit: The image-o-matic had this (http://www.amiga.org/gallery/498.jpg) at the same time as I wrote the reply....scary colour coordination coincidence
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: X-ray on August 22, 2005, 08:36:41 PM
How dare he not be blond!
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Red_Melons on August 22, 2005, 08:48:18 PM
Even in English there is controversy about what a swede is. In the north we call them turnips, and in the south they're swedes. Southerners think turnips are cattle feed.
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Red_Melons on August 22, 2005, 08:54:42 PM
Here's a recipe for Haggis Burger with Swede* and Potato Chips (http://www.dubyadubyadubyadotcom.com/2004/03/24/haggis-burger-with-swede-and-potato-chips/)

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* A Swede: rutabaga, turnip cabbage, swede, Swedish turnip, rutabaga plant, Brassica napus napobrassica - (a cruciferous plant with a thick bulbous edible yellow root). THIS IS NOT A SMALL SEXUALLY ENLIGHTENED SCANDINAVIAN! (although if you do substitute a real life Swede instead of a `Neep remove the toe nails, pubic hair and bowels before cooking. Teeth can be removed with a hammer however gum meat tends not to be that tasty the trauma of removing teeth can sour them.).


:-D
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: X-ray on August 22, 2005, 09:00:15 PM
Eeeeeewwwwwww
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: on August 22, 2005, 09:33:40 PM
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Red_Melons wrote:
Even in English there is controversy about what a swede is. In the north we call them turnips, and in the south they're swedes. Southerners think turnips are cattle feed.


Erm... I'm from the North, and I call a turnip a turnip, and a swede a swede.


Two completely different root vegetables mate.
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: blobrana on August 22, 2005, 09:44:14 PM
 >>Here's a recipe for Haggis Burger with Swede* and Potato Chips

TRANSLATION: Haggis, neeps an tatties
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Cyberus on August 22, 2005, 09:45:38 PM
We, at least my mum does anyway, call potatoes 'tatties' or 'taters' here in the South of England as well
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: on August 22, 2005, 10:18:13 PM
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Cyberus wrote:
We, at least my mum does anyway, call potatoes 'tatties' or 'taters' here in the South of England as well


Spuds up here. :-)
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Cyberus on August 22, 2005, 10:34:11 PM
up where?




;-)
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: on August 23, 2005, 03:35:48 PM
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Cyberus wrote:
up where?




;-)


Where it is grim. :-)
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: bloodline on August 23, 2005, 04:04:22 PM
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Red_Melons wrote:
Even in English there is controversy about what a swede is. In the north we call them turnips, and in the south they're swedes. Southerners think turnips are cattle feed.


Nope, I don't like turnip... but I've had my fair share of swede.

I think they are different plants.

So, what is a Swede in sweedish... but then what is a turkey called in Turkey... or grease in Greece... or damn... forgotten now :-(
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Dan on August 23, 2005, 07:10:02 PM
KÅLROT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: blobrana on August 23, 2005, 08:07:41 PM
Hum,
and carrot?
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Dan on August 23, 2005, 11:41:03 PM
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blobrana wrote:
Hum,
and carrot?


Morot.
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: X-ray on August 23, 2005, 11:52:54 PM
@ Blobzie

Please please please...change your avatar back to the beating heart. That THING is going to give me nightmares.
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Dan on August 23, 2005, 11:59:01 PM
För framtida frågor om rotsaker och andra grönsaker hänvisar jag er till..


http://www-lexikon.nada.kth.se/skolverket/lexin-en.shtml (http://www-lexikon.nada.kth.se/skolverket/lexin-en.shtml)

och

http://www.lexilogos.com/suedois_dictionnaire.htm (http://www.lexilogos.com/suedois_dictionnaire.htm)

Weird that there aren´t much in the way of opensource machine-translators.
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Karlos on August 24, 2005, 12:15:25 AM
@Dan

So does -rot mean "root" (as pertaining to vegetables) then?
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: on August 24, 2005, 12:31:15 AM
Where's the pajrot? ;-)
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Karlos on August 24, 2005, 12:03:38 PM
@mdma

Paj comes from the beefs, which are made by cows, by means unknown. For full info, see here (http://www.weebl.jolt.co.uk/show.htm) and here. (http://www.weebl.jolt.co.uk/cows.htm)
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: on August 24, 2005, 12:43:27 PM
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Karlos wrote:
@mdma

Paj comes from the beefs, which are made by cows, by means unknown. For full info, see here (http://www.weebl.jolt.co.uk/show.htm) and here. (http://www.weebl.jolt.co.uk/cows.htm)


Yes,  but where is the pajrot?
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: adz on August 24, 2005, 12:50:31 PM
Swede, Turnip...its all the same, thankfully, niether have made it into my regular taste palette.


Edit... :-P
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Karlos on August 24, 2005, 12:51:52 PM
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adz wrote:
...thankfully, niether have made it into my palette.


Quite, they aren't very good for painting with at all. Carrot and beetroot are much better.
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Karlos on August 24, 2005, 12:53:51 PM
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mdma wrote:
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Karlos wrote:
@mdma

Paj comes from the beefs, which are made by cows, by means unknown. For full info, see here (http://www.weebl.jolt.co.uk/show.htm) and here. (http://www.weebl.jolt.co.uk/cows.htm)


Yes,  but where is the pajrot?


That will be the pies of march (http://www.weebl.jolt.co.uk/history5.htm)...
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: adz on August 24, 2005, 12:54:44 PM
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Karlos wrote:
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adz wrote:
...thankfully, niether have made it into my palette.


Quite, they aren't very good for painting with at all. Carrot and beetroot are much better.


Smartarse :-P
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Karlos on August 24, 2005, 01:02:32 PM
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adz wrote:

Smartarse :-P


No, just the pain of experience. If you think swedes and turnips are nay good, heck, you havent tried potato. The absolute worst ever root vegetable for painting with...
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: adz on August 24, 2005, 01:04:03 PM
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Karlos wrote:
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adz wrote:

Smartarse :-P


No, just the pain of experience. If you think swedes and turnips are nay good, heck, you havent tried potato. The absolute worst ever root vegetable for painting with...


Unless you want a starchy whitewash :lol:
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Karlos on August 24, 2005, 01:05:10 PM
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adz wrote:

Unless you want a starchy whitewash :lol:


Prrpft, is that what they're calling it nowadays?






/cue the inevitable...
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: adz on August 24, 2005, 01:07:10 PM
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Karlos wrote:


Prrpft, is that what they're calling it nowadays?






/cue the inevitable...



Arrrghhhh...must...resist...urge!!!!
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Karlos on August 24, 2005, 01:14:05 PM
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adz wrote:

Arrrghhhh...must...resist...urge!!!!


I believe that's what he said whilst looking for a few new pairs in town...
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: adz on August 24, 2005, 01:17:20 PM
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Karlos wrote:

I believe that's what he said whilst looking for a few new pairs in town...


On that note, I'll get my coat...
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Karlos on August 24, 2005, 01:20:46 PM
:lol:

Do you get "The Fast Show" down under at all?
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Doobrey on August 24, 2005, 03:26:40 PM
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Karlos wrote:
 If you think swedes and turnips are nay good, heck, you havent tried potato. The absolute worst ever root vegetable for painting with...


I dunno, you could do an invisible painting with the tatty, then spray the canvas with a starch indicator to make it show up.

But as for swedes/parsnips/turnips etc, I can't stand them,as soon as I taste it my body has one of those 'automatic stomach evacuation reflexes' that normally only occur when alcohol is involved. :-o
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: on August 24, 2005, 03:40:10 PM
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Doobrey wrote:
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Karlos wrote:
 If you think swedes and turnips are nay good, heck, you havent tried potato. The absolute worst ever root vegetable for painting with...


I dunno, you could do an invisible painting with the tatty, then spray the canvas with a starch indicator to make it show up.

But as for swedes/parsnips/turnips etc, I can't stand them,as soon as I taste it my body has one of those 'automatic stomach evacuation reflexes' that normally only occur when alcohol is involved. :-o


I agree with you on the parsnips front.  They are revolting.

Don't mind swede with carrot though.
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Doobrey on August 24, 2005, 03:43:38 PM
And while we're on the subject of Swedes, it looks like they've overtaken us Brits as the worlds #1 nation of whingers,article at The Register. (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/08/24/complaining_poll/)
 Dammit, that's just not cricket, I'm gonna have to start writing letters of disgust to The Times.
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: on August 24, 2005, 04:16:26 PM
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Doobrey wrote:
And while we're on the subject of Swedes, it looks like they've overtaken us Brits as the worlds #1 nation of whingers,article at The Register. (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/08/24/complaining_poll/)
 Dammit, that's just not cricket, I'm gonna have to start writing letters of disgust to The Times.


How dare those Aryan's take our national pastime?

Next they'll be calling York Jorvik again!

I think calls for a strong cup of Earl Grey Muriel!
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Red_Melons on August 24, 2005, 06:41:18 PM
@Doobrey,

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while we're on the subject of Swedes, it looks like they've overtaken us Brits as the worlds #1 nation of whingers


oops, I started a new thread before I read your post. This just won't do, I should have been personally informed by Amiga.org staff that you were going to post that - this wouldn't have happened in my day, ....
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: on August 24, 2005, 06:43:04 PM
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Red_Melons wrote:
@Doobrey,

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while we're on the subject of Swedes, it looks like they've overtaken us Brits as the worlds #1 nation of whingers


oops, I started a new thread before I read your post. This just won't do, I should have been personally informed by Amiga.org staff that you were going to post that - this wouldn't have happened in my day, ....


I'd write a letter to the relevant authorities, outlining your unhappiness at the situation.
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: adz on August 25, 2005, 12:22:04 AM
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Karlos wrote:

Do you get "The Fast Show" down under at all?


Simply put...No.
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Karlos on August 25, 2005, 12:03:29 PM
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adz wrote:
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Karlos wrote:

Do you get "The Fast Show" down under at all?


Simply put...No.


Pity :-(
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: adz on August 26, 2005, 01:12:46 AM
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Karlos wrote:

Pity :-(


Will have a look into it though :-)
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Karlos on August 26, 2005, 02:08:01 AM
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adz wrote:
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Karlos wrote:

Pity :-(


Will have a look into it though :-)


And the league of gentlemen too ;-)
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: on August 26, 2005, 02:23:28 AM
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Karlos wrote:
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adz wrote:
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Karlos wrote:

Pity :-(


Will have a look into it though :-)


And the league of gentlemen too ;-)


He's not local, we'll have to burn him! ;-)
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: adz on August 26, 2005, 02:34:17 AM
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mdma wrote:


He's not local, we'll have to burn him! ;-)


You'll have to catch me first :lol:
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: whabang on August 27, 2005, 11:22:28 AM
:lol:

It's soooooo true! Especially when it comes to technical support. Danes, Norwegians, and Americans are just as bad, though.
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: tomazkid on September 12, 2005, 12:49:15 AM
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Dan wrote:
KÅLROT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Eller  ROVA :-D
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: bloodline on September 12, 2005, 07:27:39 AM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turnip
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: odin on September 12, 2005, 12:52:51 PM
It's about bloody time people started using the Latin names!
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Speelgoedmannetje on September 12, 2005, 01:49:14 PM
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odin wrote:
It's about bloody time people started using the Latin names!
Of gewoon Neerlands: "Knolraap" (turnip) of "Koolraap" (Swede), dan weten wij allen waar het over gaat, is het niet?
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: whabang on September 14, 2005, 07:31:41 PM
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tomazkid wrote:
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Dan wrote:
KÅLROT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Eller  ROVA :-D

Jag som tyckte att det såg ut som en RÖDBETA.
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Dan on September 15, 2005, 09:53:49 AM
Ähhh RABBOR som RABBOR
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Cyberus on September 15, 2005, 06:06:39 PM
Can someone please translate?
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: whabang on September 15, 2005, 07:10:15 PM
No, that would make this thread less funny" :-D
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Speelgoedmannetje on September 15, 2005, 07:17:53 PM
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Cyberus wrote:
Can someone please translate?


Ikke smørrebrød og blåbår
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Doobrey on September 15, 2005, 09:48:41 PM
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Cyberus wrote:
Can someone please translate?


No problemo, here it is translated by the Muppets very own Swedish Chef
 linkety link (http://rinkworks.com/dialect/dialectp.cgi?dialect=bork&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amiga.org%2Fmodules%2Fnewbb%2Fviewtopic.php%3Ftopic_id%3D26035%26forum%3D33%26start%3D40)

Edit.. just click on the damn dialectize button ..ruddy referral checks.

Nu soobject is seffe-a unymure-a.Yuoo cun't deescooss unytheeng zeese-a deys veethuoot sumeune-a throosteeng in a suck...
X-D Behuld! I em becume-a ESCII, destruyer ooff threeds. Um gesh dee bork, bork!.. Und a deed'ne-a veeet fer seex thuusund pusts joost su ye-a cuoold trooncet. Um de hur de hur de hur..
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Karlos on September 15, 2005, 11:43:25 PM
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Nu soobject is seffe-a unymure-a.Yuoo cun't deescooss unytheeng zeese-a deys veethuoot sumeune-a throosteeng in a suck...
X-D Behuld! I em becume-a ESCII, destruyer ooff threeds. Um gesh dee bork, bork!.. Und a deed'ne-a veeet fer seex thuusund pusts joost su ye-a cuoold trooncet. Um de hur de hur de hur..


ROFLMAO! I have to try that with the other dialects...
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: whabang on September 17, 2005, 06:23:52 PM
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blåbår

Blue stretcher? :-?
:lol:
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Speelgoedmannetje on September 17, 2005, 07:14:17 PM
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whabang wrote:
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blåbår

Blue stretcher? :-?
:lol:

Twas something like blueberry, but I forgot
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Dan on September 18, 2005, 11:49:55 AM
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Speelgoedmannetje wrote:
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whabang wrote:
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blåbår

Blue stretcher? :-?
:lol:

Twas something like blueberry, but I forgot

bär=berry
bår=stretcher

Blåbär=Blueberry

strawberry=jordgubbe
jord=earth
gubbe=old man

jordgubbe=old earth man :crazy:
Title: Re: What do Swedes call a swede?
Post by: Speelgoedmannetje on September 18, 2005, 12:45:38 PM
:lol:
Heh, thnx :-)