Reply #1: Well, I lived in Norway for a while

[Swamp Rat]

and I can tell you that from Friday to Sunday, most Norwegians are cross-eyed drunk. Since I'm from New Orleans I am accustomed to seeing lots of drunks during Mardi Gras, but I've never seen so many people smack their faces on the pavement from drinking so much as I have in Scandinavia. During the work week Norwegians tend to be very quiet, just do their job and go home.

Since my town is an alcoholic's paradise, most natives have learned moderation and look at drunk tourists as a nuisance to be tolerated. I tried to explain "moderation" to my Norwegian friends, but by the time I could get them to understand my point, they were already drunk - back to square one.

My Norwegian friends every Friday and Saturday night:
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