Old Norwegian Proverb: Swedes have short dicks but long memories.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author cites a proverb contrasting Swedish physical traits with their memory.
- In plain terms
- Swedes forget little but may be short.
- What can you take from it?
- National stereotypes often mix humor with exaggeration.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do stereotypes form?
- What values do proverbs reflect?
Another view
It relies on reductive national generalizations.
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