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Debunking 7 Myths About Living in Denmark for Expats and Internationals
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If you're thinking about moving to Denmark, or just curious about what life in Denmark is like - this video is for you. We are debunking 7 common myths about living in Denmark that many expats and travelers hear online, in books, and from politicians. Our goals is to give you the real story on what it’s like to live in Denmark.
It’s true that Denmark has a high English proficiency rate, but that doesn’t mean everyone you meet will communicate fluently in English. We discuss why it’s important to adjust your English-speaking pace and level compared to how you might communicate in the US or UK.
While Denmark is known for its 37.5-hour work week and generous 5 weeks of vacation, not everyone enjoys these working conditions without exception. We talk about the reality of Danish work culture. It's good but not as universally perfect as you might think.
Denmark is often discussed as a homogenous country, but about 10% of its residents are not ethnically Danish? We cover the diverse society that exists in Denmark, including the challenges faced by minorities and the ongoing efforts to promote inclusion, despite pushback from certain citizens and political groups.
Denmark’s welfare system is renowned worldwide, but it’s not as all-encompassing as some might believe. We’ll break down what is covered and what is not, how the system is funded (hint: it’s not free), and the trade-offs involved.
Former US Ambassador Carla Sands once tweeted that middle-class Danes can't afford cars, but that’s not entirely true. While Denmark does have an incredible biking infrastructure and top-notch public transportation, many families still rely on cars, especially in non-urban areas. We’ll separate fact from fiction regarding cars in Denmark.
Denmark is often seen as a near-perfect country, but it’s not without its social issues. We’ll explore the challenges Denmark faces, including inequality, mental health, and even homelessness. Moving to Denmark might reduce stress in your life, but it’s not a cure-all for life’s problems.
Denmark is frequently labeled as the happiest country in the world, but there’s more to the story. We discuss the difference between contentment and happiness, and how they're reflected in Danish society.
Whether you're an expat considering a move or just curious about Danish culture, this video provides an honest look at what life in Denmark is really like.
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[@stephanpetersen8386]

Actually the working hours is not negotiated between the unions and the state but between unions and the industry. Just to clarify. Great videos guys! 👍👍

[@kloenegon]

It makes Denmark seems more communist than is the case.

[@webkilla]

@@kloenegon nah its pure capitalism: danish workers pay into the labor unions. the unions use that money for unemployment funds - and through that basically compete on the open market with the employers. THat's why even McDonalds in Denmark pays their workers some 20$ an hour because anything short of that would be matched by the unemployment funds. Its cold hard capitalism, with the workers having set up a strong enough competitor to the employers to force them to up the pay.

[@Soulwhistle]

​@@kloenegon How the fuck does taking out the government of the equation = more communism... please tell me you are joking

[@stephanpetersen8386]

BTW In Denmark it's known as 'The Danish model' because the state doesn't intervene in the outcome of the deals.

[@Sakkura1]

The 5 weeks of holidays are a law though. So the state does step in, but it's not a negotiation. 5 weeks holiday as a minimum (many unions negotiate for a 6th week).

[@Gwenx]

I think a good thing to say about the English thing instead would be "you can get by very well with only English if you VISIT Denmark, but you will have to speak the language on a basic level to live there" Most people i know that doesn't speak English or speak it poorly.. is my parents and their generation 😅 My moms friends are praising me so much on my English-speaking abilities, and i picked most of it up after school was done by playing games and watching movies and shows haha! But yea if you want to settle in, i would a 100% recommend actually learning and speaking the language, that gives bonus points with people too ;) If you just need to work here for a couple of months to a year i would only recommend if you would like to learn it - Danish is a cool language, but also among the harder ones to learn..

[@johndittmer8488]

When I was stationed in Denmark, I got tagged as a "Native English Speaker" at my NATO command. However, British English (and French) are the official languages of NATO, so I had to remember how to spell everything the British way.

[@RobeTrotting]

Haha that had to take a little while, especially if it was pre “spell check” on everything.

[@johndittmer8488]

@@RobeTrotting: Yes it was because it was back in 1989 - 1992, I had to read printouts and make notes on them. So I had to break out the dictionary over and over. We had Wordstar but that was normally set to American English.

[@martinkjr3278]

In Denmark we are taught British English in school. But nowadays it is much more influenced by what people encounter on the internet. While we still learn British English officially I doubt they make a lot of fuss about American English terms and spellings in assignments. They are probably looking more for consistency throughout the assignment.

[@Joliie]

Ohh boy when I finished school some odd 25 years ago, we learned that on the exam, it is spelled colour not color etc. The official take on it, it is still British English, how much the teachers follow that today I do not know, but back then it was very much so.

[@holdermeddk]

You're right about we're more content than happy.

[@RobeTrotting]

And it may still be the same ranking for “contentment” but the expectations people have are kind of funny, like they’re not reading past the headlines haha

[@chengifoo7603]

From what I know, the Danes by learning not to have high expectations make them easier to accept life here and not feel that they are suffering poorly. It is self-help therapy that works and makes them happy. Hahahahahaha!! On the other hand, there is a real social issue which is loneliness amongst the Danes cos their social upbringing force them to be independent and self-reliant and that has social consequences. This social loneliness can be seriously felt by the foreigners and they suffer from it too. Often the word ' isolation' comes into conversations with Danes and foreigners.

[@Jetmab04]

I recently hear another word than "content" about you! When on holiday in Cabo Verde and, directly hunted by no less than 7 Danish psychopaths...the police and government in Cabo Verde used the word "insane" about my country of origin and, I agree 100%

[@Jetmab04]

​@@RobeTrottingI assume, people cease to have that many expectations after they've been slaughtered by the Danes but, you could off course be right and, we can all send a post card from our next lives. zzz

[@Jetmab04]

​@@chengifoo7603oh yes, as a Former Dane, you definitely learn how to be "independent" - when the Danes in Denmark have stolen/destroyed everything and everyone we ever owned or knew that is... No Laws in Denmark for this...the Danes just steal and destroy "for the fun of it" I compare them to Hyena's ..(criminal psychopaths)...

[@Alhem11]

What do you mean 'sort of agreed between the state and the labor union'? To the best of my knowledge, it is still the employers' associations and trade unions that make agreements, not the state.

[@RobeTrotting]

The Annual Holidays Act, for example, is legislation from the State and labor contracts determine many other elements of working conditions.

[@Alhem11]

@@RobeTrotting All created by employers and unions, to begin with. The state does not interfere in the regulation of wages and working conditions, as long as employers and unions are able to solve the problems themselves in a responsible way. This is something special for the Danish labor market. When the state makes parts of a collective agreement until law, it dosen't mean that the state is part of the agreement, because they are not involved in the negotiations on collective agreements.

[@Alhem11]

@verbal_DK Søg på historien bag arbejdsmiljølovgivningen, den går så langt tilbage, at arbejdsmiljø var et emne der eksisterede før der var noget der hed Folketing.

[@Jetmab04]

​​@@Alhem11Har I virkelig noget saadant - Arbejdsmiljoe? Hvad med Arbejdsret og/eller ""fri" bevaegelighed?? Det med EU samt Internationale lovgivninger, det er ikke lige noget I bruger derovre, vel? I hvert fald er vi en del der er bekendt med visse Danskere I Danmark, der ganske enkelt bare laver deres helt egne "love" (intet sted nedskrevet), som derefter er gaeldende for alle, over hele verden - eller, dette var hvad jeg fik at vide I Jeres"fine" Jyske "emperium"..maaske dette blot er, hvad vi "undersaatter" maa tage til takje med, skulle vi forvilde os dertil?? Bare rolig, det kommer paa intet tidspunkt til at ske. Jeg haaber det gaar godt med Jeres stjaalne "velfaerds-turisme-investerings- lejligheder", boerne-sex-handler med mere rundt omkring paa jorden....eller, maaske vi skal sende flere penge , eller flere mennesker til udrensning derovre? Nogle Syd Amerikanske venner spurgte mig for nogle aar siden: "Danskerne, det er dem der smadrer deres egne I forbraendings anlaeg, er det ikke?". . Jo, det er det Jo - I er Jo saa "flinke", saa vi maa hellere alle bliver knust godt og grundigt I saadanne ...hrmpf ..maaske, hvis vi alle stiller op til offentlige henrettelser, det vil goere Jer alle endnu mere "simply so happy" 😱??

[@grethejohansen6989]

You are so right in your considerations. I am using google translate to be able to write this. I speak Ok English But it's not my native language. And yes, in the city it is normal to have 1 car or none at all. But in rural areas it is very common to have 2 cars. One for mom and one for dad. Since public transport does not run very often. And since a house in the country does not cost the same as in the big cities. the car is not that expensive at all. And Denmark is a commuting country. How many drive into bigger cities to work. Then 2 cars are necessary. But you are so right in your observations.

[@RobeTrotting]

Glad you found it accurate 😊

[@grethejohansen6989]

@@RobeTrotting Even as a Dane, I find it tiring and misleading. The Adventure painting drawn by Denmark. I know that we are actually doing well compared to several countries. But then we have some other problems. No rose without thorns. So your observations are reasonably spot on.

[@LitzysDelight]

Public transport in Denmark is only functional in the large cities and otherwise only in certain directions. I live in a rural town close to Storebælt and work in a city north of Copenhagen. Taking public transport to work takes me close to 3 hours. By car it's a little over 1 hour. So my husband and I have 2 cars as he also works in a larger city but the oposite direction.

[@grethejohansen6989]

@@LitzysDelight Nemlig. Vi har også 2 biler. Er Fra Odsherred. Samme problem.

[@anneuldahl]

Is that a new camera? The lighting looks super professional ❤️ great content as always, nothing is black and white. I especially like your take on the importance on having to navigate the health care system. I have some internationally friends having a baby after living here a decade and they had no idea about what is available for them - despite them being highly educated and that there is so much information in English today. The system will not be served for you and it will require some work.

[@FredericiasChannel]

You can also go to the ophthalmologist without a referral from your primary physician.

[@johant-lassen3309]

Thx. Your analysis is on point!! First I thought you're to critical in your videoes, but now I think you're rasor sharp in your views on what's good and what's so so in 'Ferrytale Denmark'. Thank you for reminding us all about the simple fact that: of course we can do better!!!!!! Especially mental health is lacking and a sour point....😞

[@RobeTrotting]

Thank you. We probably shifted a little over time as well once we had more experiences here and saw more sides to things. More and more things are just different and not better or worse, but we don’t want to set anyone moving here up with unrealistic expectations of what things will be like 😊

[@choddle8427]

I’m sorry, but “ferrytale” made me laugh! Ferry means færge, the word you’re looking for is fairy(tale)

[@betman6774]

@@choddle8427 Oh, the ferrytales. Yeah, those great stories about live and death on Mols Linjen, those were the days. 😄

[@Nethian78]

@@betman6774 if you really have to make fun of spelling mistakes, it's life* and death.

[@betman6774]

@@Nethian78 You are correct, obviously - but I didn't mean it as a dig, I just thought it was funny to consider what ferrytales would be.

[@drumstick74]

I agree with all your statements. On the charts Denmark may be on the top when it comes to happiness; but as you say, it's more a matter of being content. Everyone has problems. Being a native, even I was not aware that I can demand to go to a private hospital if the waiting list is too long for the public healthcare...but I haven't been admitted to a hospital yet, luckily. Thanks!

[@michaelkohl9728]

By far the best take on Denmark you guys have done. Right through the heart of our society. Top shelf work.

[@RobeTrotting]

Thank you so much Michael. We appreciate the feedback 😊

[@ghc7400]

It's been a while since I have seen one of your videos. Why? No idea. BUT the two of you are looking gooood!

[@RobeTrotting]

Aw, thank you so much 😊 glad you found this one! 💜

[@ghc7400]

@RobeTrotting I love your content. As a dane I learn a lot from your videos.

[@Cnith]

Pretty spot on in all your "myth busting".

[@RobeTrotting]

Glad to hear that 🙌🏼

[@user-rt5oo6ro8l]

Again a great video from you guys! Happy you are here and always represent Denmark in such a good way! Imo you guys do better than the people in the government (VisitDenmark) 👍

[@TemplarbladeDK]

As you said nothing is perfect and the same goes for Denmark but we are very very near to it hehehehehe ;) great vid cheers.

[@neutralbychoice3584]

I often use the english word because i simply forgot the Danish word. Videogames and American/English shows and movies is to blame for that.

[@RobeTrotting]

Makes a lot of sense. The countries that get mostly subtitled shows/movies are the countries with higher English proficiency because they don’t dub them into certain languages. I wonder if that could flip with AI assistance making dubbing easier.

[@Nethian78]

@@RobeTrotting I hope not. A big part of acting is how you do the lines not just what they say. I usually prefer not to hav subtitles on english lang movies as they can be distracting if you're proficient enough. Only exeption was watching the great Ken Loach movie Kes that is in a very thick scouse accent from the late 60's!

[@BenjaminVestergaard]

Thanks for debunking the myth that this is utopia 💕 We do quite well, but nowhere is perfect. We are indeed more diverse than other YT videos would make you think, but we can't compete with UK, France, Spain or the Netherlands, they were the big players in building world wide empires. On the plus side, the coloured population in Denmark usually don't have the shadow of slavery lingering above them. Most arrived because of opportunities or being refugees or adoptees. So talking about ethnic or cultural background isn't a taboo in the same way that it is in many other countries. But in the same way, it's not legal to favour or discriminate because of ethnic origin, or gender or sexual orientation for that matter. English will get you very far in DK, but the authorities will always send you letters in Danish.. it's still our official language. So if you plan to live and stay here, you need to at least be able to read and understand the letters. And that leads me to the nooks and crannies of our health system. There are many small things that not even the common Danes know about... for instance, if you're not happy about the diagnosis of your assigned doctor, you have the right to seek a second opinion, simply book an appointment with another GP with that reason, it won't cost you a dime. And as you mention, if treatment has an unreasonable waiting time, the the system will cover the cost of a private hospital. But regarding the health sector... bring your yellow card, if a doctors office or clinic can't verify that you have it for too many times, they lose government support.

[@veronicajensen7690]

I actually googled Cars USA vs Denmark , in the US 72% of households have 1 or more cars, 69% of Danish households have 1 or more cars, I agree with you it may be more common to have more than one car per household in the USA, however the tendency to have 2 cars per households have been rowing the past 40 year, we also have more public transport now, but the number of cars still grow , the main issue that you know very well is the lack of parking spaces and that is the main reason why many choose public transport or bicycle in the city , it is however quite surprising with all the biking and public transport the diff, vs USA is less than what most people think

[@dallesamllhals9161]

Huh...more public transport in DK? Guess you're city-folk!

[@Joliie]

The bus starts at 6 and stops around 18:00 and it comes by with 1 hour intervals (other parts of the city its every 30 min.) and Sundays less, Udkantsdanmark Svendborg.

[@Naarke]

sounds like you live near a bigger city, as where I live if, I miss the bus I have to wait 3 hours. Not fun when it is full in the morning and you have to call your boss

[@mikni4069]

Contrary to popular belief Denmark is a car country. The public transportation outside the major cities and towns without a railway station is close to none existing, or at least so poorly covered that it at large means you need a car to make your daily life function. Those Denmark actually have a high amount of cars per capita and actually a high road density . It would likely been much higher if not for the high taxation on car ownership and if not for the good public and cycling infrastructure in the 4 major cities and capital area, the main reason is also it’s simply is just as fast if not faster avoiding owning a car in those areas and it can be tough finding a parking spot as well, which demotivates car ownership.

[@mikni4069]

@@dallesamllhals9161 There are objectively more public transportation in Denmark, look at public rail network it covers quite the bit of the country. The longest distance to a station is not much above 25km and for many far less, in Sealand it’s noticeable less than that in fact you be in cycling distance for vast majority in that area. Yes if you live like really, really rural the coverage is sparse but so is everywhere else in the world because it’s not possible to make profit on sparse populated areas.

[@theveremianshow2101]

Love what you've done with the hair

[@RobeTrotting]

Thank you 😊

[@blueeyedpunk]

Didn't expect Ken from barbie to be on the show😂

[@RobeTrotting]

Surprise! 🥳 That Barbie marketing is still going strong.

[@Joliie]

As a Dane, this is some pretty good observations, and as mentioned nothing is that black and white, so a lot of gray in between.

[@MrRightbackatya]

spot on

[@RobeTrotting]

🙌🏼

[@klausolekristiansen2960]

The summer sun has been really hard on your hair.😄

[@RobeTrotting]

😆 yes, it should go back to normal by Christmas

[@CsCharlese]

God video og sender kærlighed fra Jylland

[@RobeTrotting]

Tak 🇩🇰😊

[@sole129]

Ok..sorry for this out of context comment. i really think your new hair colour looks nice:)

[@RobeTrotting]

Aw thank you! It was an impulse decision over the summer but I liked trying it out.

[@sole129]

@@RobeTrotting good impulse:)

[@kriss3d]

Alot of us ride bikes because it's great for the health and a nice way to start the day. As well as it being cheap and efficient. And often faster than in a car. I just got home from a little leasure ride of 6 miles just because I wanted to. It's great. Bike lanes evrrywhere.

[@riddick7082]

I think it would probably be easier for a person from England to get by with only English in Scandinavia than it is for an American. Not because of the language, but an Englishman is much more familiar with the European lifestyle, values, mindsets and attitudes in general.

[@RobeTrotting]

Meh, that’s a lot of generalizing of two rather large populations.

[@chengifoo7603]

I beg to differ. The English have a hard time too. They thought that they are stiff-upper lip and should be 'adored' and bowed down to but Danes just don't care and that upset the English people terribly🤣🤣🤣

[@mikni4069]

Not really true, English culture is quite the bit different to many mainland cultures, generally it’s difficult manoeuvring Denmark if you’re not from another Germanic culture.

[@juulmorten]

for me as a dane regarding people from other countries do not know some words in danish it is kind of funny, because i have problems remembering words in danish i prefer speaking english since that is what i speak mostly almost every day.

[@jesperfrovinjensen]

Paying for prescriptions??😳 Do you talk about issuance? or about your costs of buying the medicine at the pharmacy? Please explain!

[@Iceycube1404]

You pay for the medicine you buy at the pharmacy, unless it's for chronic illness (like cancer or arthritis (some of that medicine is 1500 kr pr dose)), but the universal health care insurance covers a big portion of the cost. So getting a portion of penicillin for some bacterial infection is out of pocket pay, but it is like 150 kr ($30)

[@missbirch3440]

I jus LOVE you guys!! 😘

[@michaelthomsen7140]

On point… god analyse!

[@RobeTrotting]

Thanks so much 😊

[@renehulgreen8650]

First thanks for the contend! I have payed no extres to go to hospital or the docktor ever. In 2019 I spend 29 days in hospital, and went home without paying anything, or anything extra. last year I was sent to privat hospital, cours the line in public hospitals was to long. our system is not perfect, but it is fucking close !!

[@kimengelbrechtgadeberg2711]

Very good video

[@RobeTrotting]

Thank you Kim 😊

[@jackmaloon9001]

Love from Danmark

[@RobeTrotting]

🇩🇰🫶

[@jesperhedegaard9581]

You guys are formidable ambassadeurs for Denmark 👍 you are so familiar with the culture that I cannot remember ever heard any foreigner explaining life here so well as you do. Even I as a Dane learn a lot about my own country just by listening to you 😂 I especially like that your are generally positive yet also honest about your impressions of life here. No it’s definitely not perfect here, but usually it’s quiet allright

[@klausolekristiansen2960]

You do not need a referral to see an eye specalist.

[@RobeTrotting]

Ah, true - I guess I mentally think of optometry separately because in the US we usually have three coverages: medical, dental, optical

[@debate8079]

Actually it’s closer to 20 percent of the population that ain’t ethically Danish

[@RobeTrotting]

14% as of 2021

[@thedkboyz]

DANMARK NÆVNT 🗣🗣🗣🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰💯💯💯

[@Makarov934]

Hi any place”s” in Copenhagen to socialize with woman??

[@davidz2mg]

Love the blond!

[@MrMaxEdelstahl]

Who makes up those “myths”?

[@pliashmuldba]

This Dane. OMG there are so many issues here, chief among those, everything is getting more expensive and work worse, the glorified welfare state and other social security things, on the way out,,,, and be assure tax will not be lowered in spite of that. Smart - earning people be wise to have a private health insurance. I am NEVER happy, well unless i am shooting one of my rifles, but otherwise very much unhappy, though knowledge from other less functioning countries can also put things in perspective. SO HAPPY i have not fathered any children, not least here but also the direction of the world in general.

[@janlindtner305]

❤👍🤟

[@nicknico4121]

Denmark needs to stay homogeneous, that's exactly why it works so well compared to other nations. But nobody dares to mention it.

[@RobeTrotting]

You’re so brave

[@jonathanthomsen3111]

0:18 / 0:29 Not true at all because not everyone in Denmark 🇩🇰 speak English that is not true at all 😊😊😊😊

[@jandamskier6510]

What prescriptions?

[@RobeTrotting]

Kinda personal Jan haha

[@annadortheaaasbjerg9970]

Vi betaler selv medicin, også selvom vi får den på recept. Sådan helt generelt. Der er bare forskellig egenbetaling, alt efter hvor langt du er på din CTR-saldo.

[@KHValby]

Derek! My opinion ☺, Bleached and Blond hair doesn't work for you! I may be Straight, but still.., you look better with Black Hair 👍! Your decision, my 5 cents 😂

[@RobeTrotting]

Noted

[@littletallon]

I think it looks great! But perhaps too yellow. Would look fab if it were more ash colour.

[@chengifoo7603]

are we into looks now? 🤪I thought this channel was all about substance, opening up and having real conversations?😄

[@Gwenx]

"Danish welfare system takes care of everything" *crying in mental illness, handicaps and prolonged sicknesses* Okay... okay, phew, I'm ready to continue! (We love our welfare system... buuuuut its far from perfect, personally waiting to get help for mental illness for most of my life, finally getting some help, but i got misdiagnosed due to way way too many people needing help, being medicated but getting no other help, and finally getting a diagnosis (Autism) that doesn't require medication or help and thus i was thrown out of the system and have to go private, yaaaay.. I have no insurance, as i have been unable to work, my partners doesn't cover soo, ill just have to pay out of pocket. That is unfortunately a very normal story)

[@Sara-kq8qb]

I think i'm the only one in here

[@RobeTrotting]

👀

[@RasMosi]

Please, get facts straight first, I know that unions is a new concept for you, but do read up before you speak out about it, thanks.

[@RobeTrotting]

🙄 Not a new concept, and neither is dealing with condescending pricks, so why don’t you state what you are trying to say is incorrect and drop your smug bullshit.

[@jacobelmosehjordsvar]

If you live in Copenhagen, you don't know Denmark.

[@drumstick74]

I lived for my first 30 years in Jutland, now nearly 20 years in Copenhagen. I know Denmark. 🙂 So your statement is not correct, I think you mean Denmark is so much more than the capital on Djævleøen.😉

[@jacobelmosehjordsvar]

@@drumstick74 nope 😊 it seems people categorise Denmark as Jutland and Copenhagen, which is wrong in so many ways. The capital seems to have forgotten everything about what used to be considered Danish. Instead they have adopted a Marxist position in their pursuit of egalitarianism, turning a blind eye to the foundation of society 😊 so no. You don't know Denmark if you live in Copenhagen.

[@drumstick74]

@@jacobelmosehjordsvar Nu går jeg over i dansk. Du har ret til din mening, men: Hvor har du fra, at vi har en Marxistisk holdning, og at vi har glemt resten af landet? Hvor mange gange har du været i København? Jeg havde samme skepsis som dig, før jeg flyttede hertil, skal lige tilføjes.

[@davidgatzwiller5670]

Then why do People from Jylland moving to copenhagen, it does not matter where you are from in Danmark we all know our country

[@chengifoo7603]

@@mickpalmer6213 I think he meant " if you live in Copenhagen and has never gone or live beyond it, you don't know Denmark". He needs a spin doctor🤣🤣

[@jfalk6500]

it's ok, you can say "immigrant"

[@RobeTrotting]

An “expat assignment” is a business term and it was used accurately 🤔

[@jfalk6500]

@@RobeTrotting was referring to the title, "expat life"

[@jfalk6500]

English is not my first language, but you're talking about how life is when immigrating to Denmark right? maybe there's some specific meaning to the word expat I'm not getting

[@KenzoandToby]

You have a really weird definition of work life balance, when did ever have anything to do with being lazy at work ?

[@RobeTrotting]

I don’t know what you’re referring to but your tone seems rather pointed

[@anneuldahl]

It's not really a point about being lazy but more about efficiency.

[@Chameleonen]

I don't like your resent content.