Have Norwegians just been lucky, not smart? Yourway2norway

[@dabooser1048]

Norwegians should not be ashamed of financial success. Many countries have oil but cannot properly manage the money made from it. It looks like Norway has done well with it, good for them!

[@Quarton]

I agree. . . we, in the U.S.A., like Norwegians, have a lot of oil. I think we're the retarded cousins that have won the Lottery of Life! Let's have a party! :-D

[@masterthreeok]

Completely agree with you! Just take a look at Venezuela, for example.

[@expatinbulgaria5483]

agree 100%. Investing oil revenue in a Sovereign Wealth Fund - how is that retarded?

[@lutherstriker8180]

The statement, retarded, is envy, even stupid. Yes, Norsk students should be urged more to achieve, succeed.

[@kesmarn]

How refreshing. After having grown up in a culture that feels that it is "exceptional," and having heard chants of "We're Number One!" and "USA! USA! USA!" forever, here I see some people who have that VERY old-fashioned virtue known as "humility," AND a sense of humor as well. Don't ever change, Norway.

[@jennyli7749]

Hey kes I agree with you completely...the first step in change of anything negative is firstly the acknowledgement of what we’re doing wrong or is a negative behavioural trait.

[@kesmarn]

@@jennyli7749 , yes. Admitting that we're not perfect is the first step to becoming truly human.

[@faithrada]

I am a born U.S. American and I can reassure you.. we are NOT # 1 We HAD something good... and threw it away. Now that is retarded. Norway is looking REAL good right now!

[@rock3times]

I am american and visit Norway more than 50 times.( brother lives there)....you can not compare america to Norway...I love norway by the way but I hate who denigrates America...now USA has 350 million people while Norway has 6..Imagine you are the head of a family with 350 kids as oppose to one with only 6...and you are doing your best struggling to raise all 350 kids but there are always black sheep, bad trashy DNA every where ( including Norway)....so the problems in Norway are not making much headlines like the ones in the USA. After taking into account of that fact ,looking at all statistics, numbers, nature, social systems of both countries...America is on par with Norway...now, if you turn the table around, that Norway has 350 million and america has only 6.. I am not so sure who come on top...Fair is fair and you can not compare apple to mango...it is just not right.

[@sweetemsky3564]

I’m not Norwegian but I have been to Norway a few times. As my in-law told me that in their time they really have a hard time until they got the oil. My answer to that is “I disagree”. You got an oil but you managed very well that’s why all norwegian now benefitted from that. You are one of the most happiest country!

[@RangKlos]

Hey there's nothing wrong with winning the lottery! It's what you do with the money that matters.

[@carlao2536]

Oh Norway... a cool trillion in your oil fund which you've carefully managed, kicking arse at every winter Olympics with your population of 5 million or so. Quietly working your way through the day with only your matpakke to sustain you. The quiet achievers ... with some luck thrown in. Respect from Australia. 👍

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Your comment make every Norwegian very proud and happy. Thanks a lot for being so sweet 😍🍻

[@CheeseBae]

I don't care what anyone says, Taco Friday = culture

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Respect!

[@vasilkamarinova7248]

Taco 😂

[@omaregb]

Every day is taco day in Mexico but no-one cares, I guess we suck at marketing

[@wanderlustwernweh5313]

I like the spontaneous and candid attitude of Norwegians.. If this was in an oil rich country in the MENA region there wud have been a backlash with all people disagreeing... I love ur humility

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Thanks for being cool and sharing comments and reflections with us. We appreciate it a lot! Cheers from Ronald and Mads

[@theredreceivers]

Norwegians definitely won the lottery, but most lottery winners go broke just a few years after winning, so I'd say Norway has been very smart and responsible in how they've managed their winnings.

[@dfuss2756]

I dont care what a person's back ground is, it is attitude that counts.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Hear, hear!

[@j_maar]

Humor is a sign of intelligence --> laughing at oneself is a sign of having humor --> Me disagreeing. You guys won the lottery though :)

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

José AA Hi Jose AA. We love your comment and engagement in our video :)I am actualy a bit surprised of the answers we got. And happy that the norwegians could laugh at this topic. Keep watching and commenting.

[@mystrie4663]

LOL professional and serious market research! I love you guys so much! It's the best thing coming home from work and watching one of your videos! God bless Norway! Life wouldn't be the same without you.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

That's awesome to hear Up Twingle. Thanks a lot for your engagement! 🍻🍻 from Ronald and Mads in the team 😃😃

[@sandraanderson2345]

Very impressive video/photos on F.B., Mads! Seeing Stavanger's metamorphosis is startling. So many oil companies in so many attractive buildings. Liked your analogy of "This is Stavanger's version of Google". Are you there to video for them? Also enjoyed your comment "It's very Scottish in the landscape". You have a genuine talent for showing the best of Norway. When will you and Ronald have time for Christmas shopping, parties, new YW2N videos? Looking forward to more. Miss you two.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Today ♥️♥️

[@Butch1982]

Well, before the year 1969 Norway was a poor fishermen country ... one thing for sure, they know how to manage wealth. Kudos!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

You are very right. Very poor. Very frugal. Best Mads 😊

[@HappyQuailsLC]

The only place I have ever found blurring humor. :)

[@manuelaleela278]

I am so thankful that you post so much about Norway and you do it with so much humour and ease :) I love your approach! I will move to Oslo next year because my boyfriend will work there, and I am very much looking forward to learn Norwegian and then finally work! :) I hope to meet you in Oslo once I´m there! As raw-vegan, I can have an apple to go with your börek ;)

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Manuela Gala (Galaarts) Hi Manuela Gala, thanks a lot for your nice and inspiring comment!! Oslo is a small and cool city to live in - so hopefully you will like it here. Our language might be a challenge, but if you learn it finding work should be easy. Even as english speaker you can work in bars. Raw-vegan sounds interesting. Hope you will find something good to eat here, in addition to an apple. Keep watching and posting:)

[@mayerlinportillo7363]

Lucky but still smart to keep the good luck!

[@johnnytasker1531]

Hei Ronald og Mads. This is great and VERY different from when I was a student in Norway in the 1970's! At least I had the advantage of speaking the language. The facilities now are first class and good for all the students who choose to study in Norway. Tusen takk. Johnny. Northwest England. U.K.

[@Polecat666]

The metal posters in the background are the best part of the video!

[@RainnKenyon]

I don't know enough about Norwegian to say anything. Too many problems come from judging other cultures without information or knowledge, so I will say, enjoy your good fortune, you very smart people.

[@princessmissy50]

I agree, I did not know they made this statement. (Here in the U.S., it is very forbidden to say the word "retarded", as it is an insult to Down syndrome or brain-damaged people - most of whom are contributing, working members of society.) I think the Swedes are just jealous - and Norwegians should ignore their rude comments!

[@jennyli7749]

I’m quite surprised by the result of asking just a few people. It shows that they are insightful and it’s not easy to recognise what parts of our characteristics are negative.

[@cheril8891]

Everybody speaks such good English. This video was fun.

[@gloriastroedecke2717]

I do not feel qualified to answer this because I have only ever met two Norwegians and I have never been to Norway. I do find this channel to be charming and open minded. So far I see no evidence that Norway is merely lucky.

[@danb.3397]

NOT KNOWING ANY NORWEGIANS OTHER THAN YOU AND MUTT I WOULD SAY THAT YOU HIT THE LOTTERY BUT, YOU HAVE A GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Hahaha, thanks Dan B 🍻

[@pattytheseeker8902]

Well I don't live in Norway. I would say both. I know my family who are descended from Norway quite well. The extreme reluctance towards change & introverted behavior make Norwegians seem less intelligent than they are. Of course you have been very lucky. I think a good education & job are great things. A bit of hard work is good for the soul though. No one is too good to do any type of honest work.

[@loke1555]

The greatest thinkers are often social party animal? Haha😂😂😂

[@yifeiyu727]

Self-deprecation has got to be the most Norwegian personality trait ever. Americans would have eviscerated the competitor.

[@lingam7625]

but did they borrow that from England?

[@yifeiyu727]

lin g Idk but Americans definitely didn’t inherent that from English ppl

[@lingam7625]

@@yifeiyu727. Can I ask where you've lived?

[@yifeiyu727]

lin g Yeah definitely. China, America and South Africa

[@lingam7625]

@@yifeiyu727 I'd love to visit South Africa. How are the people there?

[@dinahsoar6982]

Why can't you be both smart and lucky? One does not preclude the other.

[@robanderson84]

Can you do a video about what high end jobs you all have, with your education? I would be interested in learning how that brings wealth to a country as a whole, I really don't know anything about Norway except what your awesome videos have been teaching me

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Great idea. We have been thinking about making some videos about Norwegian worklife, so your idea could fit in there. Thanks for engaging and sharing Rob Anderson!

[@Shadow56399]

Where do you think Norway would be today without its oil? Probably not in such a fortunate situation. But it is what it is. There is nothing wrong with them having oil.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Shadow56399 Hi Shadow56399, thanks for your thoughts on this issue. I think most Norwegian like to think that if we did not have the oil - we would have managed to be well of. Like Sweden and Denmark. But who knows? Keep posting:-)

[@Metamon7]

I live in Rogaland (western Norway), and I never see any Swedes around. Norwegians do work in stores and cafés here. I have realised how much different Oslo is from the west, like Oslo is more like Sweden (Don´t take that serious Swedes). Great video though, I´m definitely subscribing.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Metamon7 Thanx a lot Metamon7 and cool that you want to subscribe:) From what you write Oslo and Rogaland is very different when it comes to Swedes. I think Oslo could not have managed without our brothers and sisters from east. They make our everyday life here better and more efficient. Keep posting your comments - we need perspectives from outside the Oslo region!

[@dannaarde8541]

As if the oil would last forever... anyways... very surprised with the honesty of Norwegian people. I think that it moves them forward...

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Yes, as if. This is question is a mental challenge for the entire people and system.. Thanks for sharing your reflections and engaging Dann Aarde :)

[@crasys2317]

Herlig jobb! Elsker folk som prøver og lære andre Norsk! :-D Bra at du starta i NordicScreens det fortjener du!

[@jntx937]

I disagree about your poll. Norwegians are Viking descendant you have the hard work and warm heart in your blood. You choose to have peace and stability it's not retarded, may be awkward or quiet but you have your admirable value that we do not have in the US. Please treasure it and do not take anything for granted.

[@crisevale8162]

I am filipina.i got my bf from Norway Im loving Norway and so Norwegian people.i find him very cool,very understanding and compassionate.He has his own opinion in every thing he did.Open minded and most of all hardworking.We cant define retarded ones as simply becoz they are sucks of something.It depends of our personal choice

[@robinhorton432]

I am a Norwegian American. Very proud of heritage and think Norway is very lucky to be a wealthy nation. You all seem generous and kind. Don't beat yourself up because of your good fortune. And you are definetely not retarded. Quite the opposite. Down to earth maybe.

[@Kikilang60]

So many Norwegians agreed a bit is proof it was more than just luck.

[@kernell32bcn]

I was living in Norway for 2 months in the 90's and i felt in love with the people there! I would totally disagree. Heia Norge!!!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+kernell32bcn We feel your love! Thanks for commenting.

[@lindasvalesen5237]

We might have won the lottery, but we were smart about the luck. We took advantege of the lottery we won.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

👌👌

[@eriklarsson4121]

Plese, don't take it that hard, we really do love you! It was just a tease, and you're not like cousins to us, but brothers and sisters! Elskes Norge!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Erik Larsson Hehe, we love you too. Its a really funny comment about modern Norway. And I love the fact that all the norwegians in the video was able to laugh and see the humor. Thanx for your comment.

[@heidirobinson1679]

it's all about the PR,Norway! Randall,you can turn this upside down!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

👌😘

[@senchaholic]

I was going to say at first that when someone is speaking Norwegian, they sound like a Swede being drunk, but that goes to Danish.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

senchaholic Hi senchaholic, hehe cool comment;) I have heard that swedish people think that we sound happy all the time. That the way we "sing" in our language sounds optimistic and maybe naiv. I have problems understanding danish - no problem with the swedish language.

[@senchaholic]

YOURWAY2NORWAY We do find that you Norwegians sound so optimistic! One joke I do now and then is: Have you ever heard a depressed Norwegian? "Jeg er så deprimert" (spoken in a typical Norwegian accent). For us, it's like someone saying that they're really tired but look like they have been drinking 20 cups of coffee.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

senchaholic Haha!

[@charleshamilton9274]

Hey, Norway...just thinkin’ about you tonight. Here in Colorado, we have had over 580 avalanches this month (March 2019). As a country with lots of mountains and snow, do Norwegians face comparable winter-related issues?

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Lots. Avalanches, deadly ice roads, people falling through ice into water, snow blindness, blocked roads, stone avalanches and mud avalanches and flood. Cars not starting. Harvests destroyed. All mother nature wants to give the cold places. Best Mads 😊

[@rhyndawatson4173]

The blot out is not working lol

[@gomonkeyfly]

i think they were blotting the passerby

[@dracovenit9549]

it is a joke, just for the blushing. It is like Japanese humor mixed with Skandi.

[@cannett8966]

I think Norwegians are very generous to their people. In the States oil money is not used to better everyone's lives. Cee from the little haunted cottage in Ireland 💚💚💚🍀🍀🍀

[@traveldreamlovecom]

this is hilarious LOL seemed like most people didnt even understand the question LOL

[@suzannerobinson7744]

That girl!😂😂

[@leesadoe2440]

she was asked what culture, she says foreign. then she mentions movies. Please don't make Norway look any worse people! BTW the video was funny. hilarious

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Thanks for engaging Leesa doe 😃

[@leesadoe2440]

@@YOURWAY2NORWAY Thank you for the videos. always enjoyable to watch. no matter the topic. Even the "hot" topics and misconceptions people have make people laugh. good videos and good attitude you have always:)

[@ButacuPpucatuB]

Luck is such a tiny factor, it’s what you do with your blessing that can make it a huge success or huge failure. There’s no inbetween here. I applaud the Norwegians for making a success story out of occupation and finding themselves again, to using oil and education to lift an entire country. Where I come from we have education - but you can only have it with massive debt that will last for years and years. I don’t count my education as a success, rather I am a product of a broken and expensive educational system.

[@sandraanderson2345]

So Mads, how goes the Aker BP shoot as showcased on your recent FB page post? What was the "change link"? Who is Aker BP courting for business? Is this concerning drilling in the Arctic regions, or more sunny zones? Are they into shale drilling and natural gas at Aker BP? I know, Americans are so inquisitive... excuse my curiosity... It's huge money for Exxon Mobil, here, and perhaps in conjunction with Gazprom. Lucky you, entering the realm of super oil money! Of course, I realize the caliber of your videography speaks for itself. I can see you now, high atop an oil drilling rig, looking for just the right light and angles...

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Hi there. Curiousity never hurts. I am, myself, very curious. But, this video is what I can share. It's about workflow and competition. I was just stunned to be granted access to such a location. Best Mads 😊

[@catalinaalvarez5919]

I think Norwegian are kind and humble and very quiet (down to earth)..thats why they have abundant blessings from God.

[@CrazyTobster]

Veldig morsom video :-)

[@Master2594212]

I find this very interesting. Im mexican myself and I've always thought that norwegians were really smart educated people, so I'm pretty confused with this opinion on yourselves. Why would you say that? Nice videos, keep it up!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Héctor Rodríguez Hi Hector, thanks for your comment! Norwegians know deep inside that we did not have to use our brain to get the oil. We were lucky. Sweden is a rich and developed society - without oil. So we have self irony when it comes to this fact. Cool that our videos works in Mexico too:)

[@Master2594212]

Didnt know you guys had oil as well. Here in Mexico we have a lot of oil and we're nowhere near as developed as you.Blame corruption, but you guys do know how to take advantage of that resource.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Héctor Rodríguez Its because we have the same system like Venezuela and Chavez. Government taking control. Maybe corruption here tambien. Creo que si;)

[@Master2594212]

Well, the government has control on the oil here, as well. But it hasnt worked as expected. Anyways, great videos. Happy holidays to Norwegian friends.

[@DillaryHuff]

+YOURWAY2NORWAY We are among the top 5 countries in the world when it comes to the lowest amount of reported corruption crimes, together with our Scandinavian neighbours; Ergo, we're either very loyal//fair/trustworthy, or we're just really good at hiding corruption. If there's anything that makes us "rich and retarded", it's our privileged view on social benefits and advantages of living in such a wealthy country, as compared to living in a poor country. Obviously, not all of us are ignorant and oblivious to the fortune that we have, but in a general sense, it's quite ridiculous how much of it we take for granted. As an example just off the top of my head, I've lost count of how many Norwegians didn't realize the quality of our tap water until they tasted tap water in other countries. We just assume that it's "probably about the same elsewhere": This makes us a country that is undeserved of it's wealth, AKA Sweden's retarded cousin who won the lottery - because although we've won the lottery, we don't really care.

[@fivforfivfor]

My mother would have said the same thing 🤭 About them being very educated 🙂

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Haha, we love your mother. Thanks for sharing and engaging with us. 🌞🌞 from Ronald and Mads

[@Kikilang60]

What about Norwegian culture? What moves do you make. What books do you write. What is you music indusry about? I have a friend, who claims Nordic horror is the best, but he also says, "Norway, not so much."

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Good questions. Our music that we export to the world is either Black Metal or EDM with artists like Kygo and Alan Walker. Not so many horror stories or crime stories. Our biggest TV show that became a hit around the world was SKAM

[@Kikilang60]

@@YOURWAY2NORWAY Jo Nesbo is popular in America, and he's Norwegian. Their has been a grow interest in Scandinavian writers. There are few other Norwegian authors, I can't put my finger on, that made the jump, across the pond.

[@ahkkariq7406]

Norway has nurtured the band that set a world record in Rock in Rio in 1991 with 198,000 paying audiences. A record that stood for 25 years. Intelligent musicians who create fantastic music. Their biggest hit with a groundbreaking music video was one of the first (second?) music videos from the 80s to surpass 1 billion views on KZbin, and is currently on its way to 2 billion. Too bad the US didn't get to take part in their music, thanks to the American music press, especially considering that it was actually the USA that delivered the band to success. They are still active, and released their 11th studio album in autumn 2022. 40 years after the band was established, they are still one of the world's biggest live bands. Sad that so few Norwegians are aware of how great the band's success actually is.

[@iraira7321]

Well, isnt stupid but lucky is way better than smart but less lucky..take it as a compliment!😊

[@flaviospadavecchia5126]

Was this shot in Norway or Sweden?

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Flavio Spadavecchia Hi! This was shot on the streets in Oslo :). The people answering, though, are from all kind of countries.

[@danielputnam7431]

Both Russia and Norway have oil. Only a few in Russia benefit, and those who do never seem happy. Norwegians are smart enough to share and be happy. Swedes are good people, too, but maybe a little jealous.

[@matiasrisso5917]

Breaking it down. You got lucky with the oil but that is not a sufficient condition for success. Some countries didn't get lucky like Japan or Switzerland and they are doing great. Other countries have plenty of resources and fail like my own (Argentina); we have oil, gas, minerals, agriculture, fishing, and have an economic crisis every ten years. Few big oil countries have achieved what Norway has done. All the population has excellent education, healthcare and safety, you also have a huge state run investment fund for the future. That means you are already getting ready for when the black gold goes down, I do not see that happening in Venezuela, Russia, Saudi Arabia, etc. So props to the Norwegians for their humility, keep it like that and you'll do great!

[@matiasrisso5917]

Thanks for the love Ronald!! Your channel has been very useful. Recently I have been considering finding a job in Norway as I contacted other Argentinians living there and said that as an Industrial Engineer with good English I have a chance. They have also recommended me to study some Norwegian, how important is it to find a job in that field? Or even in general, maybe that could be a good video :)

[@robertfong3052]

I agreed... but, Norwegian are smart in handling their wealth to the people and for the people. Our country is rich with many natural resources but the leaders couldn't handle them properly.. corruptions are everywhere. My opinion is agree with disagree..

[@NajchaDeupsalon]

Me too. .Agree a bit. !!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Najcha219 De5upsalon You agreee a bit? Where is your origin? Best, Mads Nilsson, Yourway2Norway.

[@Bittagrit]

Using the word retarded is actually considered a bad thing here in the states. And if I had to live in Scandinavia I would prefer Norway.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Here too now. We only used it because this was the dialog headline in the news, from the movie. Welcome to Norway!

[@WhiteTiger333]

Had that blur been drinking? :D Well, people can call you any names they want. You'll be laughing all the way to the bank.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

🤣🤣🤣

[@faithrada]

It seems to me that Norwegians are smart with their money. Winning the 'oil lottery' is just good karma... a REWARD for drinking all that Cod Liver Oil! Does having RED pocket knife = culture? Matpakkets = Culture! 🥪

[@sandraanderson2345]

Hi, guys, I read that you will continue to be assisted (somewhat) with electrical costs, for this year, and that ferry rates and taxes will be lower on those earning less than 750,000 kr. Your transit system will become more electrified, and your art museum will have more offerings (perhaps a venue for Mads photos?!). What are your/fellow Norwegians' opinions re: taxing tourist items, higher cost electric vehicles, potential workforce reductions, and the situation in Ukraine (and it's affects, worldwide) ? Hoping to see more of you, in the coming months, here and on FB. Hope you are all well and surviving winter. 🙇 and 💕

[@summerwood619]

You’re funny, I love your vlogs

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Thanks a lot 😃

[@locoeditbreakdown5427]

Very funny.

[@sandraanderson2345]

Hi, Mads, I owe you an apology. I am quite embarassed, and should have realized that information would be proprietary.. Nevertheless, I truly appreciate your courteous response. You are one in a million! You deserve more jobs like that one. Glad to see your neighborhood tram work is coming along. It will be a real asset to the area. Give Ronald my best. Looking forward to your next video.

[@dragonmaid1360]

So I guess the camera man was trying to make a point then lol.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Hahaha, you guessed right ;)

[@stordoy]

not really. im Norwegian myself and honestly. that's actually Sweden

[@Cromag3]

Norway won the lottery for sure, but creating the oil fund/government pension fund was a pretty non retarded idea. I would say i disagree a bit.

[@poodlegirl55]

Well I only know one Norwegian...you... and I only know that you are funny, which is good in my book.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Thanks for being very nice & cool 😻

[@marioreoyan3405]

this is the one ronald , i ate my matpakke

[@lathavaratharajan5071]

Come on,. Ronald, you cannot ask about Norwegian in Norway!!!!. Survey should be in the social media.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Hehe, valid point ;) Thanks for engaging

[@lostn65]

if you find oil, you are automatically lucky. They were a poor country only decades earlier. But that doesn't mean Norway aren't also smart. The way they invested their oil money was smart. Now they are one of the best countries in the world. Not every oil country is as successful as Norway. So I would say somewhat agree, somewhat disagree. But if Sweden had oil, they would be just as successful or even more successful, since they also export their culture and technology. We have Ikea everywhere, Volvo, Saab. Everyone knows Abba, Ace of Base, and Roxette. Sweden is also more successful in sports than Norway. Norway does not export much culture. Both are great countries, but if Norway didn't have oil, it would be far below Sweden in success.

[@Nyonics]

So I'm legitimately curious now about Norway's long term plans for their country. I can understand the decision to profit from oil, but such a resource will eventually be depleted, and it is not ideal for the environment. I am sure that, unlike the USA and the Middle East, Norway is probably doing what they can to manage the impact of utilizing their oil on the environment in a more responsible way, but I know so little about Norway and their intent--are there plans to move fully to renewable energy in the future, and will that affect the prosperity of the country as a whole? Is the current state of apparent utopia in Norway a transient situation that will evaporate after a generation or two, or a lifetime or two?

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Haha, this is the existencial question we have faced for more then 10 years and still have not found an answer too.. Norway has always been good at finding commodities from the nature; wood, iron, fish, oil and gas. So my guess are that we will continue with this kind of economy. But change to more minerals and scares elrments. But renewables are the talk of the town too - so maybe a combination. Thanks a lot for your interesting question and for engaging with us! Cheers from Ronald and Mads :):)

[@KaterinaRuud]

Haha, yes, we are weird.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Katerina Ruud We are very, very strange.

[@laurametheny1008]

Hi guys! Interesting. Reminds me of a nearby town that grew "rich" because they put a nuke plant there.....happy at ground zero haha. Everywhere has good and bad to celebrate....thankyou! Have a good weekend.✌🍀💕🇳🇴

[@fahimmohammadalzahir8803]

I agree with you 1000%

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Thanks for sharing and engaging with us! Cheers from Ronald and Mads :):)

[@joeltham1979]

You have oil, you kept that quiet!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Wait for our new video, then you will see that we are a bit laoud and high on the oil too ;)

[@georgiakillman4116]

Since Noway has made a lot of money on oil, how much awareness of climate issues is there in Norway?

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Good question! I would say we have a doble standard on this topic. On one side it's very modern to be green, on the other side we vote for the parties that will keep on drilling..

[@cliffmanning193]

I don't know about the rest of the Norwegian people but you my friend are funny and smart! Now I will make many Americans mad but we are sitting on more oil and gas than almost any where in the world. However, we also have those who do not want the oil drilled for. We could not be dependent on or held hostage to countries that hate us but will be happy to sell us their oil and gas at high prices. In Alaska we are given the royalties from the sale of the oil. So I say no you are not the retarded cousin but we Americans are. Love your videos Ronald, keep it up.

[@jk28416]

the Beverly Hillbillies ahah

[@anamariaviccenzo3930]

I disagree. Norwegians are polite, very well educated and have a great economy progress.

[@nomadicag5599]

Winning a lottery ( in this case oil reserve) is one thing but utilizing this new found wealth in a sensible way is another thing so yes Norwegians were lucky but how they invested it, was intelligent decision and that can’t be a job for a retard 😉. Swedish writer was surely a jealous neighbor 😆😆 You did a great job guys. Enjoy the wealth without feeling privileged. Living n working in Norway .. By 🇮🇳

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Hehe, thanks Nomadic AG. Hope life in Norway is good for you. Cheers from Ronald and Mads :):)

[@lynn2fitxx290]

Lol...I agree a bit 🤣

[@adelarsen9776]

1) We are not culturally rich because of oil. 2) Sweden is just for cheap bacon. 3) The folk in Oslo do not represent the majority of Norwegian views.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Ade Larsen Thanks for your opinion. Hard to disagree with you on this list.

[@BoldbravoArt]

An entertaining distraction from the dishes that need washing. I love all the Art in the background so I vote Disagree. thanks for these fun & silly Videos. I can't stop calling my decadent Sandwiches "anti-mät-pääke" sorry that's probably not how its spelled

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Not so far away; anti matpakke. Thanks a lot for your engagement. 🤗🤗 from Ronald and Mads in the team

[@nancyandfam]

This is very interrestng guys. I wish I could be in Norway for some tme..like a couple of months to get to know really people there..You all seem nice..educated..but my assumption is that you are a bit uptight ..but there are people eveywhere like that. Maybe because of the high education...still living and having fun are a very important part of life . Maybe it is tooo much work and less fun. A lot of the world is oriented to material stuff...but how much do we really need. The more you have..the more you want..and I think..we all as humans lean to this way..but need to stop and look at Africa..India..and their ways. For example China..long life...what is the root to a happy life. I think a lot is balance..and just being in all areas ok. I fascinates me how countries with low economy and less education..are sometimes the most happiest. Isn't that wow?! Love talking with you guys...bye🙂💙💚

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Totally agree with your thhinking and philosophy :):)

[@nancyandfam]

@@YOURWAY2NORWAY awwwww..thank you 💎😉

[@fredrikaspli5794]

i agree a bit

[@2Pish]

I kept checking facebook messages every time a bypasser put a sticker on the board... >.>

[@lathavaratharajan5071]

Ha ha ha😂🤗 Norwegians, swedish, Finnish are all same developed to most other countries

[@pablojimenez2008]

they are going to return to fishing when petroleum worth almost nothing

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Pablo jimenez You know, we were a Nation of Fishermen before the oil. Actually one of the poorest countries in Europe. We were the the little brother of "cool Sweden" which had Volvo, Abba, Nokia and a lot of export articles. Hope for a better future, else it is back to fishing :)

[@adelarsen9776]

+YOURWAY2NORWAY What's wrong with fishing ? It's all Faroe has. And cod tongue soup is just the best.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Ade Larsen Nothing is wrong with fishing! Totally agree with you on the cod.

[@adelarsen9776]

YOURWAY2NORWAY Reindeer brain, cod tongue and seal liver is normal food right ? Well I think it is :-)

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Hehe, thats normal for us yes ; )

[@LaGretaGracia]

When I googled what is is the definition of "retarted" this is what is says... - less advanced in mental, physical, or social development than is usual for one's age. (informal offensive) - very foolish or stupid. I agree a bit on less advanced social development but not foolish and stupid. so my vote is "I agree a bit" 😅

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Ms. Gretchen Thank you for vote. We agree. "Retarded" is a rather rough expression. Sweden and Norway have always made fun of each other, like an old couple :). Anyhow: Something is true about "winning the lottery". Before Norway discovered oil, we were envious of our big brother in the East who had major export brands, such as Volvo, Ikea, Saab, Abba ... That time we were a penniless nation of poor fishermen and farmers. We did not feel as cool as the Suedes. Perhaps the tables will turn again, as we enter a new era without fossil fuels? Thanks for commenting and engagement and a happy new year :) Keep asking, if anything. We love our comments!

[@LaGretaGracia]

+YOURWAY2NORWAY I have read the antonyms of "retarted" the opposite word is "advance". Does it mean Sweden is more "advance" cousin of Norway who didn't won the lottery? hehe

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Ms. Gretchen Hehe. I think you are spot on. Thats so typical when it comes to Swedish people;)

[@DillaryHuff]

+Ms. Gretchen Well, considering that Sweden doesn't have oil wealth, they've managed extraordinarily well through being inventive, entrepreneurs, exporters of all kinds of things. They're not as wealthy as Norway are, but they worked hard in order to get to where they are today, if not economically, then at the very least by putting Sweden on the map and becoming globally recognized for various things. What did Norway do? They just sat back and enjoyed the free wealth, all the while raising kids who expect their government to support them whether they feel like advancing in life, or not.

[@dapdne4916]

Baloney about that! Obviously smart. 😝 Because of my family's DNA testing I started doing more study due to my own Scandanavian background. We are 90% European and 30% of that is Norwegian, Swedish Danish. (My brother in law is also half Swedish). We ourselves are Southern and Central Norwegian and Swedish and North Western Danish but less of this. You have an awesome country. I didn't realize how incredible it was. One thing I did know was that the people were cute so you didn't surprise me Ronald. I envy your fortitude to live there, your smartness, yes, I am not that tough or insider informed or connected or even Scandanavian. It would be nice to travel to your country though. That obviously is plenty worth doing. I will definitely check that out price wise. Really love your video work.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Love your story and link to our content and the Nordics! Hope to see here you soon. Your engagement is awesome and very motivating. Welcome to Norway 🤗

[@dapdne4916]

@@YOURWAY2NORWAY My sister's family in-laws have been before to the Scandanavian Penninsula. I will have to find out which of the two Nationalities they are for sure. Also where they went. I wonder if her mother in law and maybe my sister and/or brother in law & maybe even my nephew might be interested. Her mother in law would be going back. In the future I will be able to afford it. I have been pricing it and it is a good place to go for price. I want to do a trip definitely. Beautiful place, interesting people. Thanks!

[@phoebemckenzie5707]

i dont think you are much different from most people ever where. here in the US there are a lot of people that think they are to good to do me-anal work. i think that if you need a job and you need money any job should be good enough for you to do dont hope money will fall from the sky because it wont.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

True words!

[@Onnarashi]

Islendingen mener vi ikke har noen kultur i Norge. Jaha? Det var nordmenn som grunnla hovedstaden deres, Reykjavik. Hva har Island skapt av kultur? Hva gjelder bosbieren som sa hun var enig (den eldre damen), kan man jo spørre hvorfor hun er i Norge? Hva har Bosnia gjort i verdenshistorien som har noen verdi?

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Erik The Dread Haha, thats one way of looking at it. We love the fact that the norwegians in the video have self-irony and see the humor in it:) Thanks for your coment Erik The Dread.

[@tolli97]

@Erik The Dread Haha yeah, as an Icelander myself, I feel that this guy is shooting stones out of a glass house, as our distinct Icelandic culture is mostly just preserved old Norwegian culture that Norway may have lost/forgotten over time, such as skyr, tvísöngur, torfhús and of course the gammel Norsk tounge we speak. Anyway, skál frá Íslandi!

[@makkonen0]

I've honesty never heard of Bosnia before this video. 😝 but u think the Icelander was bit correct. Norway does not produce world culture like say Sweden Denmark and Iceland. We don't have such good music culture in modern in Norway aside from a couple of artist but Norway. But Norwegians don't really care for music even other than what's in the popular.As a Norwegian, I do not feel it was so inaccurate.

[@amasterfishing5544]

"Do the people who live here agree", not "lives" here, Ronald... what do you think?

[@amasterfishing5544]

have to give you the green now, Ronald..

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Haha, I know..

[@suesylvester7075]

Is “retarded” still an acceptable word in Norway?

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

No. Not really written. Daily life dialect is something else, hence the films dialogue. Think a lot of people would think it, not daring to write it. It's a terrible word, but it's a part of our urban language, nevertheless. Best Mads

[@Nyedav]

I dunno what to say about norwegians... 😅

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

NyeDav Hi NyeDav, thats what we are trying to find out;-) Thanks for commenting and watching.

[@Nyedav]

YOURWAY2NORWAY all I can say is I love how open minded is norway...but I don't like how cold people can be here... :)

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

NyeDav I understand what you mean. Its both open and closed/cold at the same time. When norwegians go abroad they become social and friendly, when we are here - its like we are not interested at all in meeting new people. Saw some of your videos. Like your style and message!

[@T3n50r]

+YOURWAY2NORWAY That's all about your personality. Norwegians rarely start conversations (true) but when you do it's not like we/they oppose it. At least that's not my experience after living in Oslo.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Good point. We like it when others take the initiative for a conversation. Since we are shy and live in a rural country with small cities:)

[@scarba]

Scotland got lucky with the oil too but we had to share the profits with England 😢. I dont know if you are aware that Scotland wants to be another Norway. Most of us have Norwegian DNA, and have some Norwegian words but that’s not the reason. We want to be in the Nordic club and not in the Anglo Saxon one. I would love to know if Norwegians know how much we want to be them? I’m not speaking for all Scots of course but a lot!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Very interesting comment!! No, I don't think Norwegians are aware of this Scottish dream you are writing about. But if this is how many of you guys feel, Norwegian media should do some insight artickles about this. Most Norwegians would love to learn about how you feel ;) Thanks for sharing and engaging with us. We appreciate it! Cheers from Ronald and Mads

[@scarba]

@@YOURWAY2NORWAY maybe you should make a trip to Scotland and interview some people? Shetland used to be Norwegian anyway and they have a huge Viking festival there.

[@Melodyloveshorses1]

Well, that was pretty offensive..lol! But the Norwegians took it with good humor.

[@Melodyloveshorses1]

I agree a bit

[@Melodyloveshorses1]

But the people are not stupid . They just got blessed.