You probably all remember Wheel of Fortune. Every country had their own and it was a massive success. In Denmark it was around for longer than I care to remember. I almost grew up with it. The first few years I watched it with my mother but then as it tried to be hip and kool (something it definately wasn't) I stopped watching. It was simply too painful to watch. Still it's fun to see now how it used to look. Thankfully the show has long since retired.
First up we have a clip of the final word, the man can win a Suzuki Swift (I think) if he guesses the word. This will be your introduction to the Danish language. The word they are looking for is "watch maker"
The second clip is from a comedy new years edition of the show. That is pretty damn hilarious. I remember watching it on TV many years ago. I was in stitches the entire time, but as you probably don't understand the what is being said it may be less funny to you. But interesting never the less I hope.
URMAGER!
ReplyDeleteI think 16,600 kroners is still a pretty good haul! He could go out and buy a Suzuki!
As for the second clip, it would appear Maria Hirse had too many holiday dinners, causing her curves to bust out of her bustier! That dude was funny; I couldn't help noticing his teeny, twiggy legs as he sashayed and glided down by the puzzle! It's amazing he didn't fall over! Someone's had practice!
The word I am looking for is Pikslikker.
ReplyDeleteIt's all Greek to me.
ReplyDeleteBut I've done your meme.
Tee-hee! They's talkin' funny!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe thay go through all that just to win a Suzuki Swift.
ReplyDeleteThe comedy version? Are you sure? There was nothing out of the ordinary with that, as far as I could see... just a regular wheel of fortune game.
ReplyDeleteYikes ..... is this what awaits us as the european Union gets closer ties ???
ReplyDeleteBingowings: Well, maybe today he could buy that Suzuki for 16.600.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't half bad I suppose, but I bet he wanted that ugly red piece of shit.
MJ: Me too, where can we find one of those?
KAZ: But it's Danish? *grins*
Tim: I know, it's quite funny isn't it?
IDV: The shame! As the years went by, the car became a black something. Probably still a Suzuki though.
T-Birdy: True, did the Aussie show look the same way?
Beastie: Blame this one on globalization as it's all Bingowings fault. Being American and all.
I always imagined that Danish women were sexier than that?
ReplyDeleteSo much for the expression;
"I'll have the Danish".
Why on earth do people who speak other languages all speak so bloody fast?
Idon'ttalklikethisandIneverhave.
In theory,
if others spoke like we do,
we might be able to pick up the odd word or two?
You mean Danish is a fast language?
ReplyDeleteWell if you are referring to that dominant drag queen that's part of the act. We don't all speak that fast.
Start a campaign to get it back!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed every minute - even tho' it was in a foreign language.
I would, but they won't listen to me after the Acapulco Heat fiasco a few years ago.
ReplyDeleteThe Aussie version was just as insane. It's not been on for a while though.
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy your snippets of Danish culture, with Johnny Hazzard in between.
Those were drag queens?
ReplyDeleteShutUP!
whew that's a relief.
andyesitisafastlanguagemaybeI'mjustgettingoldbutthereisnowaythatIcouldkeepupthatsortofpaceandcomprehendanythingthattheysaid..
ReplyDeleteeveniningulash!
wth that went right off the page...
ReplyDeleteT-Birdy: I'm glad you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteI may have some more planned Danish goodies for you this weekend. We'll see.
Donnnnn: Hah!
It did, how did you do that?
I will try finding some slower Danish for you. It all depends on what part of Denmark you are in. Where I come from we speak a lot slower. In Copenhagen, I have trouble keeping up.
the us version is still on, sugar! xoxo
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