Alexander Skarsgård Is Too Swedish To Be Cocky

Alexander Skarsgård points to his Swedish roots as the reason he has gone to lengths not to display his Emmy.
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[@Grodman5]

In Sweden we thank people for thanking us.

[@samc7544]

Same here in Malaysia. Both the customer and cashier said thank you instead of you're welcome lol

[@saramarika5726]

True! I do that all the time 😅

[@tanita6234]

Same in Argentina, we say "no, thank YOU"

[@user-mn8ue3su7n]

Plus you guys were a crazy amount hair gel and insane tight black pants and white nike sneakers haha

[@AslanW]

As a swede I've had encounters where someone thanked me for thanking them and I as a response have thanked them back. Then I walk around with that moment on repeat for the rest of the day.

[@matszz]

I'm a swede, and I once heard an american say "I'm very humble, I'm probably the most humble person I know". He said it with 100% sincerity, I just dropped my jaw.

[@saraelise1327]

Just know they probably aren’t, if you are a humble person you wouldn’t have to constantly say it like that 😅

[@matszz]

@Penelope Greenwell 😄

[@chantalfinn6173]

@Penelope Greenwell my first thought...

[@mytravls]

😂😂😂 👏👏 I’m sure he must have added “Yours Truly” with it too. Typical American way of bragging

[@annasid9025]

😂😂😂he couldn't help being arrogant in the uniquely American way😂😂😂

[@valerievedette9542]

Swede here. Jantelagen is just to be as humble as possible and not look down on others or think you’re better. Don’t think you’re special doesn’t mean hate yourself, it just means integrity and respect for others.

[@carolynworthington8996]

Valerie Vedette ah, now I understand my upbringing! I’m American, but with Swedish and Norwegian heritage. I was definitely taught to not have a swelled head, and I was not praised by my parents either.

[@valerievedette9542]

Carolyn Worthington Yeah pretty much!

[@carolynworthington8996]

Valerie Vedette are you actually in Sweden? I spent one school year in Lund many years ago, loved it!

[@valerievedette9542]

Carolyn Worthington Yes, I live in Uppsala. I’ve been to Lund and I’m surprised you liked it. Sweden had a lot more to offer

[@carolynworthington8996]

Valerie Vedette well, I did get up to Stockholm...I was in school, not just traveling! But coming from California, Lund was different - and wonderful.

[@AL-fl4jk]

A Swede and a Canadian both trying to hold the door open for each other could become a diplomatic incident

[@huxleyhawke1532]

That's a paradox

[@KH-nt7ej]

True. We like to say " sorry " alot here in Canada.

[@cassandra2968]

And then here comes the American swaggering through the door XD I'm sorry, I wanted to play along with the stereotypes.

[@jaktfalk1377]

It happened once i am not kidding. We stood there like 5 minutes who was holding the door.

[@Cassiee102]

Might we solve it sharing a bottle of whisky?

[@maartineriksson]

Here's the thing about the Jantelag here in Sweden: There is nothing wrong with being successful or rich or whatever, but you are not better than the common folks because of it.

[@Elin-LightWorker]

Exactly. I'm glad we have "Jante-loven" or in English: "Jante-law". As we say here in Norway and Scandinavia.

[@creativemindplay]

thx

[@MrFuzzyGreen]

Sound like pinko commie talk to me.

[@eivind261093]

Norwegian here, and I agree. It's the same here. Being successful is great, being rich is great, good for you, congratulations. I'm happy for you! But... however successful and rich you are, that doesn't necessarily make you better than anyone else. However rich you are, you should still treat everyone well and with respect, and stay humble.

[@Orcawhale1]

The thing is though, it was actully satire when it was written.

[@ella_encantada]

“I’m the king, sorry.” 😂

[@oddicocidic]

I'm scandinavian and canadian so... Sorry sorry

[@insertnamehere1792]

Ella Enchanted as a Swede I see why everyone thinks its funny cuz theyre not used to it but this comment not making me laugh just shows that Im Swedish...

[@fuckerwhopings9110]

@@insertnamehere1792 we know the king wouldn't say "I'm the king, sorry" he would probably say "I'm the knugen, såry"

[@RaymondHng]

@@fuckerwhopings9110 "Jag är kungen, ledsen."

[@sunnywang3120]

That got me!! I laughed hard! HAHAHA

[@panchamkauns]

02:12 The King of Sweden has actually never once worn his crown - we have a crown for him but he opted to not have a coronation. Royal Jante.

[@jaojao1768]

Yes, they haven't worn crowns since 1907

[@WRAFofzelichking]

Jante Royale

[@jamesmcinnis208]

"actually"

[@swelokaxx]

Länge lever Knugen.

[@swelokaxx]

@@jaojao1768 so like only two kings has had the ”not wearing crowns” thing? Coz the king before our king was the kings grandfather. The kings father never become king. I think he died before the kings grandpa/his father. Coz my grandpa’s father worked with the kings cars so my grandpa played with our king when they where young and then the king was our kings grandpa.

[@grc3rb]

I lost it at “I’m the king.... sorry” lmfao

[@swelokaxx]

Knugen the legend

[@Cackatoolui]

@@swelokaxx snopp

[@31145_]

yes, sounds funny but is truly a terrible thing, not one leader or revolution leader will ever be born in Sweden... not even talking about how happy you are is a terible thing... there is a very remarkable thing in those countryies: you don´t see public affection between people, even lovers do not kiss in public, I see it as the death of the spirit, a well orchestrated drama that has been over hundreds of years

[@karl-erikmumler9820]

@@31145_ We still do all that but just aren't as demonstrative about it. You should see us during midsummer.

[@pmsavenger]

The "I'm Swedish, you might wanna tone that down" comment to the Danes is how you can tell he's actually a Swede. :P

[@hwren9845]

Hahaha right? I love their weird rivalry/love-hate thing. My girlfriend's Danish and whenever I want to wind her up I start talking about how great Sweden is.

[@pmsavenger]

@@hwren9845 It's because we have nothing better to do in winter than walk over the ice and beat up some Danes, to the point where up until fairly recently it was legal to kill Swedes who came over the ice. .^_~ Also they invaded us a couple of times, although then we annexed Norway instead. At this point taking the piss at Denmark is a time honoured tradition and an integral part of our culture! ...But damn anyone else who dares to have a go at them! I SHALL DEFEND THEM WITH MY LIFE! And then I shall commence making fun of them again, damn them danskjävlar.

[@DavidHansson1978]

@@hwren9845 Haha I'm a Swede. Tell her we don't wish to be rude it's just that the world likes us better. Partly due to a clean language that actually makes sense. No disrespect. 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪

[@bubbeline8217]

@@DavidHansson1978 yea i agree, all the norweigens are drunk and alll the danes have a potato stuck up their throat, smh, we are the only normal ones lmao

[@homla8116]

EYYY! We might be drunks, but we still own your arses in the winter Olympics 💪🍺#Norway

[@vixikie]

As a Swede myself I loved that he wanted the audience to keep down the cheering for Denmark lmao

[@anna-lisalysell5077]

I startled my cat with my cackle at that 😂

[@katrineb.m.9802]

😂 🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰😜

[@Fineb]

@@katrineb.m.9802 😂😂😂

[@margaritam.9118]

Lol, I’m watching this with my Danish boyfriend. You should’ve seen his face! xD

[@marshwetland3808]

@@margaritam.9118 Well, since we didn't, what was his expression?

[@tberger077]

American *asks a question, expects a long answer* Scandinavian person "No" *realises he needs to say more because he is talking to an american* "No, it's because I was born in sweeden.." Edit: Also scandinavian humor "He might have died in the car, I don't know"

[@Norgus018]

Also - "What is this?" - "A hat." *long ankward pause as americans expect the answer to be longer*

[@tberger077]

Anton Nordlund Exactly x)

[@urmumzknt]

I need to get my ass to Sweden.

[@swelokaxx]

Yes Jantelagen and satir that’s Sweden

[@Astral_tha_God]

He's so??? Precious??? Dry and sarcastic humor is my jam. His comment about Denmark? Hilarious. His half Swedish, oddly half southern sounding accent? Wonderful. He's so humble and nice. I now have to watch everything he's in

[@stibba4286]

when a woman sees an attractive male

[@jennievivi]

Half Swedish? No, his parents are both Swedish, he is born and raised in Sweden. Doesn't get any moore Swedish than that.

[@BrownEyedPrincess1]

@@jennievivi pretty sure she meant his accent sounds half swedish/half souther US haha.

[@jennievivi]

@@BrownEyedPrincess1 probably 😆. My bad for not getting that.

[@heykittykittykitty]

So did you watch everything he’s in? We need an update 😂 Hopefully, you started with True Blood 🫦

[@missvidabom]

He’s just so precious. I had no idea modesty was held in such high regard in Sweden. I think more people in the US could take a lesson from this.

[@omahathegoodlife3630]

missvidabom us could take MANY LESSONS FROM MANY !!! 😉

[@insertnamehere1792]

missvidabom lol and learn some culture outside of the US

[@DrSchredder]

Wont happen. When you mix up cultures materialm is what you get, since its the only thing that all these different cultures have in common on a lower level. That always happens when mixing ethnicities, races, cultures . As a northern german the swedes are very familiar to you, since their character is GERMANIC. And we have that heritage as well to a high degree.

[@user-mc6zk8tc8c]

I don't think you guys should take lessons from nordic cultures. Different people have different way of doing things. But yeah, many Americans tend to be a bit to braggy. South americans are far more braggy, too self confident and proud.

[@silverbat5873]

Yess

[@novanettle7497]

Swedish job interviews are really awkward, guys. The absolute worst. - "So what would you say is your best qualities?" *Swede implodes*

[@mrcassioo]

You have no idea how true this actually is!

[@miniaturelabyrinth7765]

I think she does as her name is swedish.

[@oliviamoore3426]

I guess I’m not like most swedes then, if you’re good at something let them know 😊 that’s how I view it

[@jennysterg322]

Omg 😂

[@maramau2485]

I think i might by swedish by heart. I have also been traveling there and really loved it. The people are just not into your face, but when you actually get to talk to someone they are so so nice and friendly. At least the ones i met. ;)

[@jacoboblanco1555]

This guy makes me want to be a better person.

[@yanad5613]

So true

[@barf0ta]

Welcome to Sweden. 😊

[@jonasgustafsson9728]

I'm a Swede here. His military service roll is badass! And he is downplaying it. His serviceroll is considered in the states as "special forces" with boats. I thing to be humble but he should be proud and show his accomplishments. Holy crap what a man!!😎 Var stolt Alexander!

[@The-Seal-Of-Approval]

Sweden, Denmark and Norway are just really competitive siblings. We don't want to lose to each other and we don't want anyone else to win against any of our family members. Finland is the annoyed close relative that can't even be bothered to deal with us anymore.

[@mikearisbrocken8507]

He's gonna take his robots and F1 and rally pilots and go to the house sauna.

[@Traveller281]

As a Finn I disagree. Because annoying relatives or not, I care about you dorks, dammit, so don't go losing to anyone out there! (But if we fight, you better believe we'll do our best to crush you, so get ready for it.)

[@vixikie]

@@jazzycat8917 Iceland is an outsider 😅

[@mx.acacia]

@@jazzycat8917 Iceland is the sibling that was separated from birth and speaks like its 1000 years ago but we love our weird long distance brother

[@suvikka86]

Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland. Five siblings, one family. ❤️

[@zlamelie]

Kinda shy, kinda cocky, very dry humour, tall and smart... All together, great package.

[@wonka3209]

What about lack of talent?

[@daisyxoxo1193]

Дана Б Hes been in many successful movies and tv shows. You probably live in your mums basement

[@wonka3209]

@@daisyxoxo1193 I would be able to see the difference between hollywood success and talent even from the basement.

[@daisyxoxo1193]

Дана Б Oh so you can see that he’s talented and successful then :). Thought so.

[@wonka3209]

@@daisyxoxo1193 If you see only what you want to see then its understandable how some mediocre actor became an acting God in your eyes.

[@laurenquinn877]

He’s adorably innocent and he’s so nervous 😂 I love it

[@alexanderskarsgard7025]

Thank you so much dear.....I really appreciate you support as a great fan

[@caryoulwhitty]

@@alexanderskarsgard7025 the things I would do to you Alexander 🤤

[@31145_]

It is all a character play, everybody does the same character in Sweden

[@MariaHalmai-rm9ns]

You just hope with such comments that he will notice you. Don't be so naive.Your fake Alexander wrote you back.The real Alexander is happily married to Tuna Novotny.

[@katherinep708]

@@alexanderskarsgard7025why are you pretending to be Alex?💀💀

[@alkggkla5643]

This is very true! My Danish grandmother also had this attitude. It's perfectly fine to feel pride and a sense of accomplishment, but don't let it go to your head or take out your pride on others. Humility is a necessary part of your thinking. Valuable trait that allows for real empathy and the ability to meet others where they are without comparison

[@psycheros19]

Very nice culture!

[@MsWill813]

I think Keanu Reeves knows Jantelag.

[@alexismainguet]

This comment is awesome =). He must be part Swedish

[@karinadiazdeleon5516]

Keanu 🥰💕

[@Fellini24]

He is Jantelag

[@RavenLunatic33]

Both Keanu and Alexander are Virgo's too ♍

[@UnopinionatedBystander2393]

@@RavenLunatic33 Virgos are quite modest. They're just happy to work and serve.

[@codycrossman]

Alexander Skarsgård represents the class we should all strive for.

[@regular0guy]

the whole of Scandinavia does

[@z.deutch1334]

Trump should take notes

[@rb6042]

If only trump was this classy!

[@tedmoy]

The US president could learn much from this beautiful man

[@DavidHansson1978]

I'ma go out on a limb here and say that most of us Swedes are a tad more humble than Trump. Then again so are most Americans. More mentally stable too! :)

[@sarahscott2698]

He is so modest it makes me want to hug him. I love his mannerisms and culture. It's so endearing.

[@Fabian-ro5en]

Alexander Skarsgård Is Too Swedish To Be Cocky Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Hold my karate kick

[@Leyla7292]

Hell yeah 😅

[@TomaszDK]

Well Zlatan wasn´t really raised in swedish culture. His dad is a bosnian muslim and his mom is a croation chatolic.

[@grisflyt]

Zlatan will tell you he's very un-Swedish. He's pretty much extreme by any cultural standard.

Zlatan is not Swedish at heart. He grew up in Sweden but he wasn't raised as Swede. Although Sweds loved him because of football. I can say Zlatan lived a rough life he work hard to get where he is. But watching some interviews he is cocky. While Alexander is a real Swede raised to be humble. His dad Stellan walk on streets of Stockholm wearing simple shirt and fliplops.

[@grisflyt]

@ Zlatan is cocky, but it's also a bit of an act. Treat him with respect and he treats you equally back. He's not a typical Swede. He's like many people growing up in the suburbs. There's a working class macho culture like you have in the projects in the USA.

[@ljmerritt7376]

"Hey, I'm the King! Sorry..."

[@artemis_lena]

Swedes really are the Canadians of Europe...

[@samanthaandrews-jarvis3630]

Hilarious!! 😂😂

[@jm8714]

@@artemis_lena It's not just a Swedish thing, you could say that Scandinavians are the Canadians of Europe actually.

[@artemis_lena]

@@jm8714 Yeah that's what I originally thought of writing. haha!

[@havcola6983]

As cute as Skarsgård makes him sound, the reality is that the the king is basically a former jet-set playboy who when he was younger made no effort to appear as anything but a rich privileged white man who had never had to think about money. But I guess that's where you can see the Jante Law in action: The Swedish people only warmed a bit to him once he seemingly slowed down, married a flight attendant (of course), had a family and grew a bit older.

[@NoviceToLife]

Anyone - "Oh what a nice shirt you have!" A swede - *panic* "... I GOT IT ON SALE." Anyone - "...ok..."

[@augustynowicz1]

So true..

[@mariiashvets2982]

Wow I’m not swede but it’s so familiar to me😂

[@Peter_1986]

I am a Swede as well and I have always answered "thank you!" and smiled a bit. That's the best response, IMO.

[@alistair4462]

NoviceToLife this is similar to aussies

[@SuperHurtman]

Spot on! I remember when I was young I always said it like that, found it on sale and so on =) (Yup I am from Sweden)

[@williamh2607]

It's so funny that his Emmy is a guilty pleasure.

[@pixiewings21_9]

he has a very charming and adorable way of speaking and telling a story. There's an innocence or naivety about him - almost like a little boy. Very sweet. His self deprecation is funny and winning.

[@codycrossman]

Swedes sound like Canadians on politeness steroids. Humility is strong with these ones.

[@DrCanyonero]

It's all a sham to charm the international community into looking the other way when they try to take more of Denmark. I see what he's all about.. Underneath that annoying handsome Swedish smile.

[@globalwarmhugs7741]

Listen, you funny person... as a Canadian, I should firstly apologize for agreeing with you wholeheartedly... so yeah. 😋

[@ithemba]

social security, healthcare for everyone and free education tend to do that to a country.

[@alexlandherr]

One of our less appreciated citizens is Pewdiepie due to his multiple scandals.

[@ithemba]

@Paul Berevoescu Well Israel has a massive housing crisis, exploding costs of living and massive youth unemployment. Those things tend to turn those few people who are fortunate into dicks in most countries. That and all the people from the former Soviet Union who basically behave like they do everywhere, once they got some money. And it's not very humble.

[@PeanutsAssorted]

It's so weird seeing Eric Northman, the most passionate badass vampire on True Blood, being the most adorably humble human being to ever walk the earth

[@heatherhavoc9915]

Lee GaryB I know! I was like wow that’s Eric Northman... I can’t believe it!

[@pv3566]

I have the biggest NoHomo man-crush on Eric Northman. Dude rocks!

[@victwenty2324]

yeah that show were he CANT ACT

[@herkcollins4263]

I've been learning Swedish as I plan to move there and have found that Swedes are very into not thinking highly of themselves, every one is equal. I think that's awesome.

[@oskarelysee9076]

Just a recommendation, don't learn Swedish until you move their. No one will know what you are saying and they will tell you to speak English.

[@KH-nt7ej]

I had no idea about this ideal. I think it is fantastic. I wish every country was like that.

[@mullaoslo]

goes for norway and denmark as well we all use these rules of conduct

[@dihboas]

He is freaking gorgeous, humble and quirky at the same time, I can't deal with this

[@Taylor-mb7sj]

He sounds swedish 50% of the time and hardcore southern the rest

[@emmar2675]

Sow Shadow I agree!

[@ThesleeplesswandererBlogspot6]

The southern accent is probably a remnant of his True blood days ...

[@charlie5115]

He went to college in Texas as an exchange student so that’s probably why

[@star_kitten110]

he didn't have an accent in true blood tho. pam did but not eric

[@girleyreds11-11]

I agree his voice kept changing

[@Janaparnikova]

for such a beautiful guy who plays so many confident, assholish characters he's surprisingly humble and uncertain of himself

[@TheTurulhawk]

I don't think uncertain, just modest. Seems like a really nice, decent guy.

[@user-sm4qu3zy2r]

Uncertain?

[@diazinth]

yana romanova uncertain? That’s confidence. Confidence to allow other people space to grow :)

[@positron-xq5cp]

yana romanova You should watch some of David Tennant's interviews.

[@kaoutermouslimhaliba7145]

I don't find him uncertain of himself at all, I think it is the other way around, he is confident and proud of himself, he says that, he is just aware that ,his succes does not make him any better than the rest ,.

[@benjaminlundback8394]

I am from Sweden and I remember having an interview for a thing called NIU, which is a football education school thing. And the coach asked me the question: what would you say are your 3 best qualities? And I just imploded. That is the ultimate Swede killer question.

[@cococrooks2638]

See I wanna know what you said 💀😂 or did you pass out? 😂😂

[@31145_]

because they have humiliated you since you were a kid, so that you even can´t say that you feel good about yourself, it is not humble it is fear

[@benjaminlundback8394]

@@31145_ it's really not fear though

[@31145_]

@@benjaminlundback8394 what is it then?

[@mullaoslo]

@@31145_ foreigners don't understand, this is a thing specific to Scandinavia .. we dont fear success we just dont brag about or flaunt it

[@MeZombeee]

There reached a point in this clip - I couldn't say when - where Skarsgard's accent went from Swedish to Texan in the blink of an eye

[@Zamarae]

10:23-25 I heard some Texan haha

[@charlie5115]

He went to high school in Texas as an exchange student so that’s probably why 😉

[@Tonyhouse1168]

I was just thinking that he sounds like a north Texan but without all the misplaced confidence

[@Lillefoden]

you know he is a true swede when he squares up to danes

[@SkurtavusGrodolfus]

Nä nu Jävlar!

[@Linge88]

@@HDitzzDH Hold kjeft, svenskefaen.

[@DavidDavid-ef3wv]

@@Linge88 är det officiella ordet för dryga svenskar, svenskefaen i Danmark. I Sverige om du kollar upp vad Danmarks befolkning heter kommer Danskjävlar upp innan Danskar. Är det typ så?

[@Linge88]

@@DavidDavid-ef3wv Jeg er norsk, og der jeg kommer fra sier vi svenskefaen 😎

[@nadafangirl]

Lillefoden I just spat out my water. In Sweden it is legal to hit Danes who cross the frozen water during winter.

[@tommywaffles2333]

The Swedish part of hating danes, norwegians and finns is pure satire nowadays. Deep down we all love eachother like family, but we like to make fun of eachother and then treat ourselves to beers afterwards and have a crack at eachother just because of the old days.

[@njord4539]

we can make fun of each other, but no way in hell anyone else can. When that happens, we stand together as a unity, which we once were.

[@random0moniker]

Silence! This must never be admitted in public!

[@annejeppesen160]

But if you beat us in football there will be hell to pay! (And I couldn't care less about football in general)

[@niclasarehov3200]

@@annejeppesen160 And then we lick our wounds and a few moments later we find ourself happy again. At least one of us is advancing and taking on "the outsiders" so WE still might win the whole thing!

[@Ilonah83]

Yes, that has became more true as the years go by, but my aunt, who moved from Finland to Sweden in the late 70s says that some Swedes do look down on Finnish Swedish people. Maybe it has to do with when in the 70s many Finns moved to Sweden to work and behaved a little differently than Swedes, I don't know.

[@MrsOdie2]

His smile has such a boyish eagerness to it. I love him.

[@alexanderskarsgard3736]

Thank you for your positive comments, I really appreciate it. text me in the Hangouts app so we can communicate more effectively, I'm not always here ,,,, skarsgardalexander [e-mail]🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@alexanderkjaer9592]

The Law of Jante came from Denmark and it basically says that “you are not better than anybody else”. It is simply a lifestyle of not bragging that almost every Scandinavian grew up with.

[@winonawu8260]

I love that he often plays badass characters but in real life he’s such a funny and humble dude

[@DenlillaAnnan]

Finally, an accurate representation of being a Swede.

[@tobiashaurum3611]

He makes me happy to be Scandinavian

[@SweGrlMom]

I really related to his Emmy story. When he said (around 4:30) and then I started to loathe myself.... I went: jupp jupp, I would too. But the audience laughed really hard like it was the most implausible thing and a hilarious joke that anyone would even considering thinking like that. A culture chock right there. 🙂

[@jounikemppi]

As a Finn my first reaction to the praise is "Is s/he fucking with me?" and when I realize it is a genuine praise I get embarassed. I wonder if we Finns react like that because Finland used to be part of Sweden for hunreds of years?

[@Widdekuu91]

What about the Swede in Taskmaster? Fredrick? He's very handsome and very Swedish to me.

[@lausymaus9856]

but whats about flexing with Teslas, and flexing with Humbleness? is that swedish too? Sounds as if Nordic countries like Canada and the skandinavians have some culturall similarities.

[@landry2611]

He is so good at accents. This is the first time I'm hearing his real voice...and I'm definitely surprised 😄 His entire family is ridiculously talented

[@carpetclimber4027]

"Jantelagen" is all about humility. That's the core of the unofficial law. That's why Swedes are so nice when they communicate with other people. "You're not better than anybody else" means don't let your success go over your head and become an asshole. Swedish people know authority corrupts and you will hurt others when your corrupt ego grows outside of your own person. That's the point of the people law. Of course you're free to become successful. Just don't think you can behave like a douchebag because of it, because then you're an asshole. You're free to boast if you do it eloquently and in the right moment, just don't become a douchebag in the process. It's a very delicate process in the eyes of Swedes. So what if Skarsgård is a famous actor? We can respect he has succeeded in becoming famous and getting money, but he won't be treated differently from anybody else in line at the supermarket, as a community. He will also very seldomly be confronted with people who wants his autograph or something as silly. Most Swedes might recognize a famous person, but they won't approach, because: "Sköt dig själv och skit i andra." We respect the privacy of other people to a large extent. If you visit Sweden, don't be afraid we're so "cold". It's just because you haven't approached us. If you do and you show friendly intent to communicate, we are very friendly, almost 100%. Otherwise if you don't start the conversation, we ignore you out of respect of your own personal space. If no one starts a conversation with us, we usually won't start one either, unless we're drunk.

[@ncz7]

❤️

[@silentj624]

This sounds so much better. I want to move to Sweden but this "law" makes it sound like being friendly or being outgoing and confident is a bad thing.

[@carpetclimber4027]

@@silentj624 Confident isn't a problem. Arrogant is.

[@31145_]

@@silentj624 do not move to Sweden

[@shubhamnema8281]

This was the best thing I've got to know in a while. Such a humble thought

[@mchras]

Today, I got an email from my professor saying that I had won an award for writing the best exam. The Swedish part of me was like "I didn't deserve this. My exam wasn't that good. This is so weird", but the Asian side of me was like *take a picture and send it to all my friends*

[@ErikaLindberg]

Lol. When I was studying overseas (in Asia, as it happens) I once got a long email from a professor complimenting me on being the best student in class. It made me extremely uncomfortable and also proud and ??? and I had no idea how to respond so I never actually replied.

[@isabelladia-tsi-tay1522]

Another Swedish-Asian! We’re so rare haha

[@KingKong-os7iv]

take a picture and send it to all your friends :)

[@marchhippo230]

You, my friend, is a walking, talking, oxymoron.

[@annclaireyoung3195]

Please don't generalize about Asians. I never proclaim or advertise my accomplishments and I don't know how to take a compliment, that's why most of the time we laugh it off. It depends on one's upbringing, I guess.

[@andrearayle1798]

Omg this whole interview is so adorable! Hahaha I feel like if he single-handedly invented the cure to cancer he would be like " well, I accidentally put these things together, but not really, and um.. we can all live longer...sorry..."

[@Nikenik2001]

The point of jante, or at least the best parts, is that if you do something great, like cure cancer, that doesn't make you better then anybody else. Being part of a community where everybody does their part. Like how the person doing the dishes in the cafeteria is just as important as the engineer in the office or the the owner of the company.

[@bettsa10]

Lol

[@annejeppesen160]

@@Nikenik2001 like when the entire staff of NOMA got invited to an award ceremony and all wore t-shirts with a picture of their dishwasher because he couldn't get a visa (or some such thing). He's just as important to make the kitchen run smoothly as the chefs. No clean dishes and utensils - no marvelous food!

[@annarehbinder7540]

That’s a Very common reaction for a Swedish researcher yes ... he would have made a great example of the species !

[@amy8460]

Lol hes adorable:)

[@alsunpilsut]

As a Finn, I definitely recognise this 🤣. Just keep your head down and get on with it. It's a show of respect.

[@natl5692]

"what about the royal family ? " dude we're in a middle of a world wide catastrophe, people are dying hospital are suffuring ... and the royal family followed an intense training to help as nurses swedish people are the better ones

[@barkergirl33]

He is just so adorable and that smile... I'm always so impressed with his acting as he plays such opposing characters to his personality and is amazing in those roles

[@angryexgop6184]

Right. That's a real testament of his acting skill. He's nothing like Eric in True Blood!

[@goldieh7121]

His role in What About Maisie is similar to his personality, very sweet. It's cool to know that he is like that in real life.

[@karlmars4777]

Goldie H I loved him there despite the small role. He’s really very good in whatever he does.

[@shantayedincsoy1611]

@@goldieh7121 That was an excellent movie!

[@inasaira8380]

Stellan: *sees alexander * whoa thats a handsome baby i need to make like seven more of these STAT.

[@JekyViews]

dianna k - Alexander has seven younger siblings, so technically yes.

[@ellielouise3558]

@dianna k stellan is their father😂

[@FamousGirlfriend]

@dianna k He's kind of famous, so you not knowing is a little weird.

[@mvictorialg]

Hahahahah

[@kingnothingvi2347]

@August aye, and the older Alex get's hes starting to look like his dad, even his voice is really similiar.

[@michellea9183]

Such a gentleman! His comments are so genuine and sweet. How lucky are we to finally have someone with this much character and class in the film industry. A real gem! ❤️

[@AlexanderSkarsgard813]

I appreciate your continuous love and support❤️❤️ How long have you been a supporter of mine?

[@AndyB1286]

I've always admired how some Scandinavians speak English. I studied French and German at university, and people like the Scandinavians inspire me to keep my German at a good, native-sounding standard.

[@infirmux]

check dubbing of TV and movies per country. Explains a lot

[@o0OHermioneO0o]

I love how confused Americans sometimes get by Europeans, especially because of Northern European humour.😂

[@Legoanna_]

o0OHermioneO0o 🇫🇮🇫🇮

[@greensteam8378]

Honestly Norther Euro humour is absolutely amazing. I don’t know how you guys are so funny 😂

[@nahla__]

@NorthernLights ofDemons the origins are European but these modern times they've not much else n common with European culture and people (sadly). USA does really need to learn Jantelag as a code of conduct. Humbleness is a great quality.

[@nahla__]

@NorthernLights ofDemons yes Jantelov (sorry I made a mistake 😊) I am Italian, and I do really love the whole European culture and historical/social background and appreciate the quality of other countries. I can tell north Europeans are more disciplined (I myself had a very disciplined upbringing, favouring culture and education) and it is a good thing; I really like this Jantelov way of thinking. I wish more countries would be like this....but society nowdays seems to give space only to mediocrity, via the social medias and things in general... and American "culture" (I won't call it culture btw) is totally messed up. They export bullsh*t and I personally don't want any of it in Europe.

[@ninninin656]

Americans seem very literal, they are super bad at picking up on dry humour or heavy sarcasm, they think we are being rude and get all flustered, lol.

[@eisbaerenhasenzahn]

What a funny, humble, delightful fella, didn't know that.

[@LouisFGraham]

eisbaerenhasenzahn he's annoying to me

[@yuppthatsme9508]

@@LouisFGraham Why?

[@LouisFGraham]

@@yuppthatsme9508 it's a little hard to put my finger on, but it has to do with his sweeden bit. I hate when people lie in any direction. If you dont think you deserve an award speak up, but also if do feel you deserve the award than say so. Dont accept the award if you dont deserve it. If you do than own it. It's as if he thinks there are only two options self-depreciation or arrogance. It's like he's pretending that he doesnt feel that he deserves it. This playing coy business is so childish to me.

[@markpengell23]

Humility, something a lot of people should learn.

[@kurtsiecolferites2160]

Okay, I like the way Sweden is about modesty. Let’s all try to be more Swedish!

[@DiscontentKiwi]

I agree, especially Americans should be more like us 😉

[@swelokaxx]

Oh god don’t say it like that😳

[@The_king567]

Swedes are really racist 😆

[@ioncamin5]

The word he is looking for is HUMBLE...BE HUMBLE

[@gurkfisk89]

"Humble you say? So you think that you are more humble than the rest of us?! Get down from your high horse of humbleness. You are nothing!" -Said by no swede ever, but they all thought it.

[@LouisFGraham]

I prefer honesty. If you're the best, say so. I you deserve to win, say so. If you're proud of yourself act like it. Most humbleness is just a lie to prevent people from being jealous and envious of you. I dont value that.

[@BioshockChar]

#StayHumbleHustleHard

[@monikamylonopoyloy6223]

My Swedish great grandmother used to say " one should believe they're no more than anyone else but no less than anyone else either " . This is what I think Alexander means... Bragging is so not a part of the Swedish culture.

[@myriamickx7969]

LouisFGraham : it may be difficult for many Americans to understand that some cultures (obviously the Scandinavians’, and also mine - I’m Belgian) value humility and modesty as qualities, we are taught from childhood not to flaunt our achievements but to acknowledge others’ forte. Saying ‘I am the best and I deserve to win’ is inconceivable, it’s putting oneself before everybody else. Considering humility as a hypocritical attitude to deflect envy and jealousy from others is a total misconception, which betrays your weakness: if you need to go around in life proclaiming that you’re the best and claiming it’s honesty on display, do you think you’ll convince many people? You’re just trying to convince yourself.

[@SuperLadyDanger]

This interview is a lovely example of Swedish culture and Southern US culture clashing!

[@RazorSkinned86]

Americans could learn from the Swedes and their modesty.

[@targetedplantsguy9481]

The English word he should have used and was probably thinking about was, humble. The act of not being boastful.

[@Mugdorna]

Seems like a civil chat to me, I don’t see any ‘clash’ here.

[@SuperLadyDanger]

Mugdorna Culture clashes don’t have to be negative/hostile/aggressive; it’s just a misalignment.

[@SuperLadyDanger]

Selena Almaraz “culture clash noun a conflict arising from the interaction of people with different cultural values.” Just like my initial comment, violence isn't implied, or required.

[@jayna3400]

What a great interview this was. I just got to learn a bit about Sweden, the culture and mannerism, Alexander's personality and his experiences (I didn't really know who he was but I wanna check out his movie). And nothing seemed offensive nor too intrusive.

[@elbeers50]

If japanese and swedish are left alone with a chair in a room, none of them will seat saying to each other "please you sit"

[@hedvigliversedge3510]

The only Swede that doesn't follow the jantelag is Zlatan and he's gone so far into the darkness we've lost him forever...

[@wantashortname]

Hedvig Sylwan Hahaha 100%

[@Thompa93]

@@wantashortname Zlatan - I am football

[@danielbylund8937]

it´s "jantelag"

[@alvinajohansson4086]

HAHAHAH

[@EmraldoDaSilva]

Fack jantelagen!

[@amandawolfe1054]

Since his days on True Blood, I’ve always liked Alexander Skarsgard as an actor, but this interview makes me really respect him as a person, too. Alexander seems like he would truly be a lovely human being to know in real life.

[@rohithm681]

Guessing Zlatan missed the Janteloven session back when he was in school

[@roseblake5803]

What a great actor he is. Watch him in Straw Dogs. You would never know he’s so shy and sweet.

[@mjay5390]

such a cute mix of sexy awkwardness......like eric with amnesia

[@megankidwell6227]

Yes!!

[@MamaBearAngela]

I was so in love with amnesia Eric! Of course badass Eric was equally sexy so I don’t know 🤔

[@CupidCrux]

LITERALLY came here for this! Eric was 'ok' but amnesia Eric was SO cute lol and now I see he wasnt even acting he was just being himself then lol

[@mimosameltdown3796]

Amnesia Eric hahahaha he is exactly this!!!! Brilliant.

[@RoxieMarquez_marroxeli]

I LOVED that season!!!

[@lilaclizard4504]

As an Australian, This is hysterical watching a Swede try to explain modesty to an American. I am laughing SO hard right now!!!!! We call it "tall poppy syndrome" Down Under :)

[@punker2534]

I was actually thinking the same thing!

[@bunnypirate8743]

I think a lot of Americans do understand. Not all of us are arrogant. He just takes his modesty to a whole new level, where in the interview it kind of comes off as shame.

[@MrsWilliamTheBloody]

@@bunnypirate8743 Even those that 'understand' don't REALLY understand. It's not in the culture in the same way.

[@psychesomatic690]

Agreed. Modesty is not engrained in American culture. As a result, when someone does display it, it's often viewed as unusual or exceptional - they are an outlier. There are some of us Americans who value or strive to be more modest, but it can be challenging when society around you reinforces and rewards the opposite.

[@Blullaby]

Tall puppy syndrome (: ? That's a great name for it hahaha

[@mairarodriguez1525]

I love that the Swedish people are humble. But I am putting my Emmy's UP!!! He has earned it 100%!!

[@mrupsingod]

I love this guy, i can see his discipline in the interview, i real soldier that has dealt with adversity and made a life that is admirable!!! Follow your dreams men and hold on to them like they were a anchor holding you true

[@zachfreeman2502]

So Swedish and American culture is essentially the opposite.

[@henrikforsman2530]

Zach Freeman In many ways it is, but yet again we are the most Americanised country in Europe. The thing he said about The law of Jante is true but is slowly going away now in Sweden. Swedes find Americans very religious as we are a very secularised society. If our prime minister would say God bless Sweden, people would think he had gone in sane.

[@c0mplete]

Unbelievably true.

[@earendilthemariner5546]

@@henrikforsman2530 thank god. I mean uh... But seriously. Thats nice. I need to go to Deutschland or Scandinavia to live. I feel i would be happier there. Could be wrong but idk

[@thewhat531]

AngloSaxonViking Why don't you? Just pack your bag and hop on a plane. It's not that complicated. You won't even have to learn a new language.

[@lenaannis8787]

@@henrikforsman2530 Your last sentence had me on the floor laughing.... God bless you LOL

[@MyrtleP]

Can we all take a moment to appreciate the fashion choice for Alexander? He found a suit and sweater to match his eyes and eyebrows PERFECTLY!!

[@Userjo37]

right?! the green and brown colour combo is killing me softly

[@natalyamartirosyan]

yeah he looks awesome. but wouldn't we all prefer to see him without that sweater?

[@casterfokyrell3702]

That suit is fucking excellent

[@heaintloveu]

Gay

[@wyntersteele1a]

Umm...no. Lol

[@christiancoleman9264]

So talented, so beautiful, so kind, and so down to Earth! He's so awesome!

[@2dan0the0man8]

Lmao not sure how he managed to play Eric Northman for so long! The confliction of it all.....😂

[@tetea7257]

He clearly must be really good at acting :P I'm danish and live by the law of jante, so this is the only way.

[@queenQueso1]

Now I know how to flirt with him, “hey, you’re okay”

[@queenQueso1]

Hahaha I was just kidding, of course no one would actually like that.

[@EmA-oo9xk]

@@queenQueso1 lol, honestly though, it might work on a swede! If you're too positive about a Swedes appearance it might become suspicious. Like, as if you're trying to make the them feel better about something that isn't actually nice.

[@annarehbinder7540]

That is EXACTLY how to flirt with a swede or swedish girl Spot ON!

[@hannebalism]

That's actually how you flirt here in Scandinavia, haha

[@lucygram5778]

actually, as a Swede, I would totally fall for that. Can't do with too much flattery, so having someone say you're ok is great.

[@Dasreatrreaper]

He was so down with the idea of covering the emmy with the hat untill he realised that would be flaunting the military hat, you can see the face reaction seconds after the suggestion haha

[@silverbat5873]

I noticed that too, hehe

[@niikoleta]

Hahahaha that's actually so funny 😂

[@kylo4ever693]

i realized that too lmao

[@alexanderskarsgard3736]

Thanks❤

[@minamty1]

@@alexanderskarsgard3736 You are a lovely human being!!! Thank you for your grace!

[@vampire_biker]

One of the best and funniest interviews of Alex! I've been watching it so many times and keep watching it till the end of time.

[@Amanda-pd2co]

Love his humility, what a gem.

[@eventingbyjulia]

That's actually a really good impression of the king of Sweden.

[@SuperChivasLover]

He has great comedic timing, This could almost be standup!

[@mamabanana88]

Came here to comment the same! With all his serious acting roles, who knew he was funny?

[@klutttmuttsprutt6087]

Stephen maybe. Alex: "I was born and raised a swede". I think there are rules against that.

[@BeppyCat]

He does! I've noticed that so often in his interviews. He's so hilarious.

[@veggigoddess]

I was thinking the same thing. He could end every set with "If you thought I was really funny...sorry"

[@MrEherndon5]

Michelle Foucault wait whaaa he's not even being funny here

[@jacklondon4292]

As a straight man, it's only when a guy is that nervous that I can admit he's cute

[@ianbarrand6403]

What a talented family. His dad and brother are great actors as well

[@Bag0505]

Brothers, he has 3 acting brothers. 2 were/are in greatly successful productions. The third i think is starting out in sweden.

[@sprinklesandwrinkles]

The essense of jantelagen is that you shouldn't proclaim yourself above others. We're all socialy equals and are all on first name basis at all times. Students/teachers doctors/nurses/patients employees/bosses. We all have the same human value, no ranks.

[@abdiali4745]

Linnea Sandin thanks for explaining. Swedes are such amazing people.

[@im_so_bored3896]

wait hold on you're on first name basis with your teachers? bosses?

[@sprinklesandwrinkles]

@@im_so_bored3896 Yes. At age 33 I have never addressed anyone with a title. They haven't been used in Sweden for decades. We all use first names.

[@Aoderic]

@@im_so_bored3896 It's the same in Denmark, I think we got rid of that nonsense in the seventies. Even if I met the Prime minister (again) I would address him by his first name.

[@joacimunicorn]

@@im_so_bored3896 It's called "Du-reformen" if you wanna read up on it.

[@lindakjellman3800]

As a Norwegian I can 100% relate. I can't handle compliments and I always notice the difference between the Americans and us whenever I meet one. I did not know that Sweden and Denmark also had janteloven though, that's cool!

[@jaeves007]

I'm American and I can't take a compliment. I bust my tail for everything I've accomplished but any recognition embarrasses me.

[@Mariaravn1982]

Janteloven was written in Denmark by Aksel Sandemose (born Axel Nielsen on a small island called Morsø). The fictive town Jante is based on the town where he was born. Nykøbing Mors. Aksel didn't use Janteloven to be humble quite the opposite actually. Nykøbing Mors or actually the entire island lives by janteloven in a negative way which make me embarrassed knowing that my roots are from there. I myself was born in Nykøbing Mors.

[@annejeppesen160]

@@Mariaravn1982 without any detailed knowledge of him (sry) I see him as the person who first put words to our "odd" behaviour. He did not make the law, he just wrote it out. You are quite right though in the sentiment that it's really the wish to put others if they dare to flaunt their succes. Not just in Nykøbing Mors if that gives you any comfort 😉

[@princessbeexxxx]

I'm American and I cannot take a compliment. Lol. I'm always so awkward. I've actually been "yelled" at for not giving myself more credit. 😅

[@johanhansson4574]

Where all one people, whe should form a union instead of that EU-crap.

[@NewGoldStandard]

Wow, I've never seen someone be so proud of being humble.

[@xs10086]

Such a humble man! And the humour!

[@o0Avalon0o]

Oh no.... He's always been hot, but now he's shy, cute, and humble too. Be still my heart.

[@LatinaChef1986]

o0Avalon0o I agree!

[@laneythelame]

This was actually a great, natural interview. Love this actor's vibe

[@julienicholson7218]

Oh my God.... he may be the sweetest most humble guy ever

[@yucravechina]

Im so glad I was introduced to education in sweden as it has enlightened me and made me appreciate him even more.

[@o0Avalon0o]

Ok, this clinches it; I'm going to Sweden to find a _humble-hot man_

[@Danneleet]

I'll be waiting!

[@liasuila]

Let's all make a big travel and go catch pretty and Swedish fishes 😍

[@sunshine91671]

Yes! maybe I should do that as well!

[@witchf4ce310]

o0Avalon0o those are hard to come by though. At least if you’re below 30 years old. The guys here are immature and it’s hard to find attractive guys here at all tbh. Swedes are very overhyped in looks. Alexander is the most attractive Swede I’ve ever seen and I grew up in Sweden lol

[@TheLastCrusader22]

@@witchf4ce310 Yes, I'm sure every Swedish guy is immature, and that you've met them all... I shouldn't be surprised though. What you're doing here is also very Swedish. When someone shows an interest in and praises Sweden, us Swedes ourselves are always there to say "Oh it's not as good as you think". We love being noticed but at the same time we trash talk ourselves to try and scare people away. We sure are a strange bunch And yes ofc Alexander is above-average looking, as he would be in any country. I'm Straight but I've still seen many attractive Swedish men, without even looking for them

[@poertjt2]

As a Dane i can 100% relate to what he says - never brag about yourself.. i even hate my own birthday 😂😂

[@MeronTeklesenbett]

Herregud 🤣🤣 jag med!!

[@dariadesmond321]

I’m not Scandinavian but I also hate my birthday because it seems so selfish

[@Anton-bh5mh]

I'm only in it for the cake and people

[@elincarlsson6388]

Jag med! Brukar rymma utomlands istället! True story.

[@craftylemon2460]

I'm a Swede and i was actually forced to celebrate my 30th birthday. I hate my own birthday but it's just because of the logic i apply to it. I have done nothing, only survived to the age of 30 which is no big deal so why the fuck would i celebrate it? Turning 30 for me is like waking up and then forced to celebrate because i brushed my teeth.

[@bovasi]

I love Sweden. People like Alexander Skarsgård are so human and genuine.

[@oxforddictonary]

It's unreal how much I adore Alexander Skarsgard. He just melts my heart and makes me swoon.......

[@zyggy1997]

Behold: two men who bring me joy

[@eleanordixon9678]

strange creature I live in Holland and I couldn't agree more. Ever since Trump was elected I have been watching your politics and all your wonderful comedians like Stephen Colbert.

[@michellepartridge8558]

Alexander is absolutely delightful!

[@strongself37]

Adorable, kind. Seems like a good person enjoys acting.

[@krakrakakakakahah241]

One of the best series ever: Generation Kill. Perfect performance from Alexander...

[@JJ-kl7eq]

So being humble is his emotional scars guard.

[@angim6750]

Oh god 😅

[@artikagunathasan4040]

I feel like you might have been waiting for the opportunity to drop this joke for a while 😅

[@angim6750]

@@artikagunathasan4040 The perfect time 👯👯👯

[@JJ-kl7eq]

It did pop into my mind before watching the clip, but I do think I made the best of the opportunity with the material I had to work with. The back up plan which wouldn’t be anywhere near as funny unless the conversation shifted the right way was to work in a Scotch Guard reference, with the downside of not being understood by the younger crowd with Googling.

[@kaycox5555]

HAA!

[@ortizlzitro]

I love me some Skarsgård

[@jtulley2839]

THAT SUIT!!!!!! He looks like a fancy wrapped chocolate ;)

[@vikiperel]

At the end when he said “that dude is troubled” he had the sweetest smile on!

[@keellyxo]

What a beautiful human being. Humble, has a great sense of humour and it doesn’t hurt that he’s handsome. Nothing but respect for him.