Swedish moose drunkard caught by apple tree

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The discussion revolves around a humorous account of a Swedish moose that became intoxicated after consuming fermented apples from a tree. Participants share anecdotes, jokes, and personal experiences related to moose and other animals, while also engaging in light-hearted banter about national identities and stereotypes.

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  • Some participants recount the story of the moose and express sympathy for both the moose and the tree involved.
  • Others share personal anecdotes about encountering intoxicated deer in different regions, suggesting that such occurrences are not unique to Sweden.
  • Several posts include jokes and humorous narratives that play on stereotypes about Swedes and their moose, with some participants expressing strong feelings about national identity.
  • A participant references a tragic story involving moose and fermented apples, drawing a parallel to the effects of absinth on humans.
  • Links to videos and articles related to the topic are shared, adding multimedia context to the discussion.

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Participants generally share a light-hearted tone and engage in humor, but there are competing views regarding the intelligence of moose from different regions and the implications of national stereotypes. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the seriousness of the moose's situation and the broader implications of animal behavior.

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Some statements reflect personal opinions and cultural stereotypes that may not be universally applicable. The humor and anecdotes shared may depend on individual experiences and regional differences.

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In its excited, and ever more inebriated hunt after fermented apples, this Swedish moose finally came to rest within the branches of a particularly inviting tree.

Helped out, it fell into a stupor for some time, but then got up and staggered back home into the woods..
http://www.dagbladet.no/2011/09/07/nyheter/dyrenes_nyheter/dyr/elg/jakt/18009987/
 
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Those were some good apples!
 
"Hi thar oppisters. Ice canna efplane everinthin. Iwaz looken fer my antwers wen thes heer tree snuk up undurr me."

I hope it has a clean record.

I didn't know you guys have moose.
 
Newai said:
I didn't know you guys have moose.

"You guys??"

I'm NOT a Swede, I never want to be a Swede, I loathe the very idea of Swedishness.

And, WE have moose of our own, and they are not as stupid as the Swedish variety.
 
arildno said:
"You guys??"

I'm NOT a Swede, I never want to be a Swede, I loathe the very idea of Swedishness.

And, WE have moose of our own, and they are not as stupid as the Swedish variety.
We have those big-nose elks in Maine, and they have gotten a LOT smarter since limited hunting has been permitted.
 
arildno said:
"You guys??"

I'm NOT a Swede, I never want to be a Swede, I loathe the very idea of Swedishness.

And, WE have moose of our own, and they are not as stupid as the Swedish variety.

:smile:
 
arildno said:
"You guys??"

I'm NOT a Swede, I never want to be a Swede, I loathe the very idea of Swedishness.

And, WE have moose of our own, and they are not as stupid as the Swedish variety.

I meant the region; Scandinavia.
 
Newai said:
I meant the region; Scandinavia.

They don't have moose on Iceland.
 
arildno said:
"You guys??"

I'm NOT a Swede, I never want to be a Swede, I loathe the very idea of Swedishness
These should make you feel better.

Swedish party game: One Swede hides in a box. The other Swedes guess which one is hiding.

While marching through the countryside, the Swedish army came upon a lone Norwegian at the top of a hill. The Norwegian shouted "Swedish army, I'll take you all on!" The commander told Sven to go get rid of that dumb Norwegian. The Norwegian went behind the hill and Sven followed. After a bit of dust flew, the Norwegian reappeared at the top of the hill: "Swedish army, I'll take you all on!". This time the commander sent two soldiers to dispatch that dumb Norwegian. Dust flew, dirt flew, rocks flew, but still the Norwegian reappeared at the top of the hill: "Swedish army, I'll take you all on!". The commander, getting POed, sent an entire squad to dispatch that dumb Norwegian. Dirt flew, rocks flew, but still the Norwegian reappeared at the top of the hill: "Swedish army, I'll take you all on!". The commander, really POed now, told everyone to go take care of that dumb Norwegian. Dirt flew, rocks flew, even trees flew. Finally, one Swede straggled back and told the commander, "He cheated! There's two of them!"
 
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arildno said:
I'm NOT a Swede, I never want to be a Swede, I loathe the very idea of Swedishness.

A group of diplomats were flying to a conference, in a small plane over the North Sea. The pilot announced: "I'm sorry, gentlemen, we're running low on fuel. One of you will have to jump out so the rest of us can make it to shore."

The British diplomat stood up, intoned "God save the Queen!" and jumped out the emergency hatch.

A bit later, the pilot announced, "Uh-oh, it looks like we need to shed some more weight..."

The Russian diplomat stood up, intoned "Long live Comrade Gorbachev!" and jumped out the hatch.

Still later, the pilot made another similar request.

The American diplomat stood up, intoned "Long live President Reagan!" and jumped out the hatch.

Finally, the pilot made one last request.

By now only the Nordic diplomats were left. The Dane, Norwegian, Finn and Icelander stood up, intoned "Long live Nordic cooperation!", picked up the Swede and threw him out the hatch.
 
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Newai said:
I didn't know you guys have moose.

Swedish moose. It's a distant cousin of Welsh rabbit.
 
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For more on that (original) story here is a video clip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoSJlmhfLlw If embedding does not work, here is the http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoSJlmhfLlw"..
(that fellow's apple tree will look odd for awhile).
 
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Poor moose. Poor tree.

There were no winners in this sad story. :frown:
 
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My friend has a cottage up in northern Quebec and it's a regular occurrence that he witnesses deers passed out from eating semi-fermented apples in his back yard!
 
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Not meaning to hijack the meese, but a cute video on drunk animals.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5E5TjkDvU0
 
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:smile: