By The Hunger
Swedish Legend
Swedish Girls have enjoyed a sterling reputation since Ingrid Bergman and Greta Garbo graced the silver screen many years ago. In plain English, the world is obsessed with Swedish Girls. The mere mention of “she’s Swedish” is enough to paralyse one’s thoughts. It conjures up siren-like images of bronzed blonde goddesses who hail from a VIP area of the world called Sweden, and all are heavenly creatures bearing a resemblance to Victoria Silvstedt right? Wrong!
The Swedish Legend I had bought into is a country with an abnormally high quantity of attractive women. I have nothing against Swedes, but I must admit I’ve always found tales of their beauty overrated. Some may consider this sacrilege.
Is there a Swedish Girl conspiracy theory? I suspect the Swedish tourism board of spreading propaganda about the quality and quantity of their beauties and that they have done so for years, a savvy ploy to attract more people to their Nordic lands. They have done a first-rate job at convincing the world of their countrywomen’s beauty.
I’ve met loads of beautiful Swedish Girls outside of Sweden and there is a small minority I would quite happily drive a Volvo C30 for. But I have also met a disproportionately high number of unattractive Swedes who in no way support this stereotype. The chasm between their reputation and the reality is too great, and this troubles me.
Swedish Girls
Swedish Girls are supposed to embody the crème de la crème of world blondes, the quintessential blonde. There are lots of beautiful Swedish brunettes as well, but the world is obsessed with their iconic blonde brand. Is everyone in love with real Swedish Girls or in love with the idea of Swedish Girls?
People love to say there are beautiful women everywhere and I do agree, but few countries can compete on the world stage with the beauty of the Nordic countries, especially Scandinavia. Anyone who has ever been to Scandinavia would have to agree that the average person there is just better looking than most other countries. Even grandmas are hotter in Scandoland. Trust me, I’ve looked.
Atlas Al wrote a brilliant article months back entitled “Scandinavia: A Winery”. He suggested that the most attractive Scandinavians can be found in their home countries. It’s a valid point, and I agree with him that the hottest girls from a country, in this case Sweden, are to be found in their native land, and not dispersed in an even number of bombshells around the world.
Although I haven’t been to Stockholm yet, I have been to Sweden, and I did see many stylish Swedish stunners, but far from the burning point the Swedish Legend promised. I honestly think Danes and Norwegians (haven’t been to Iceland yet) are “Swedish Legend contenders”, but instead they are better known for open-minded drinking laws and the most expensive Big Macs on earth respectively.
With so many Swedish backpackers outside of Sweden and all the tourists who venture into Sweden, I’m sure everyone has an opinion on the Legend of Swedish Girls. Some may consider my notion blasphemous against a legend that is virtual fact and that this is obvious hyperbole masking my disinterest in blondes. Not true; however, I do prefer brunettes to blondes.
The Legend of Swedish Girls needs to be further examined so people aren’t unknowingly passing on a baton of misinformation. Just because the Swedish Legend looks perfect on paper doesn’t make it true.
Why there isn't any dementon about finland?? Finland is scandic country too and at least nordic!! Regards from Sweden.
Finland is Nordic, not Scandinavian. But I'm a big fan of the Finnish :)