By The Hunger
Swedish Legend
The world is obsessed with Swedish women. 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. Everyone is convinced that Swedes are the hottest women in the world. I disagree.
The Swedish legend I had bought into is a country with an abnormally high quantity and quality of attractive women. I have nothing against Swedes, but I must admit I’ve always found tales of their beauty overrated.
Is there a Swedish girl conspiracy theory? I suspect the Swedish tourism board of spreading propaganda about the quantity and quality of their beauties and that they have done so for years, a savvy ploy to attract more people to their Nordic land. 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 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 women 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 women or in love with the idea of Swedish women?
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 smoking Swedes, but far from the burning point the Swedish legend promised. I honestly think Danes could be a “Swedish legend contender,” but instead they are better known for their open-minded drinking laws (legal drinking age is 16).
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 this article blasphemous and that I just don’t like blondes. Half true; I do prefer brunettes to blondes.
Does Sweden have beautiful women? Yes. Is every Swede hot? No. 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 :)
The face that we swedish girls have this "goddess label" makes us very proud, but at the same time it gets very frustrating. Not all people do have these blonde hair and blue eyes, not all of us are tall and slim or have this great skin, and if you speak to somebody abroad and you tell that person that you are from Sweden they instantly want to meet you. I've heard that there even are those who gets "dissapointed" when they actually see us for themselves, simply because we didn't stand up to these requests.
I do not see any major difference between swedish girls and girls from other countrys, eccept maybe skincolor or the asian eyes (which I find very cute!), so I really don't understand how we got this reputation of ours. And it is just like you said, a matter of taste, and in my opinion the brazilian girls take the price.