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in norway, there is this set of rules/societal norms called "janteloven" which goes as follows:

 

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it might sound a little harsh, especially if you're from the us or another country that's more individualistic... even me, who grew up hearing this, finds it to be a cruel doctrine.

 

despite the name, this is NOT an official law. it was originally meant as satire, when it was written in 1933, but the sarcasm went over most norwegians heads so people just kept saying it out of context, over and over for generations. today pretty much any kid over the age of 12 knows this word for word.

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Ironically, this is how some governments in supposedly individualistic countries act sometimes anyway. They won't say this outright, but they enact it in subtle ways. It's like the idea of democracy and being elected into their positions goes right over their heads as soon as they get into power.

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Ironically, this is how some governments in supposedly individualistic countries act sometimes anyway. They won't say this outright, but they enact it in subtle ways. It's like the idea of democracy and being elected into their positions goes right over their heads as soon as they get into power.

 

i think the main point is kinda lost in translation but the "us" applies to everyone, and so does the "you", so it's not about one authoritarian power telling the people that they're lesser, but rather just saying "we're all in the same boat, so any deviance from the norm or accomplishments for personal gain makes you a selfish bitch."

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i think the main point is kinda lost in translation but the "us" applies to everyone, and so does the "you", so it's not about one authoritarian power telling the people that they're lesser, but rather just saying "we're all in the same boat, so any deviance from the norm or accomplishments for personal gain makes you a selfish bitch."

 

Ah, thanks for clarifying.

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