Re: Weird Things about Europe
heres a couple weird things i noticed in finland:
1. people always wait for the crosswalk signs to switch before they walk, even if theres no cars coming in either direction for miles. they just sit there and wait. i think one of the people told me the cops will bust you if you dont obey the walk/dont walk signs.
2. they had public port-a-potties that were concave on all 4 corners. they were for men only. there were no doors. you would just walk up to it and pee. kinda like using an ATM. everybody could see you.(they had these in amsterdam as well)
3. people there playing blackjack would split tens like it was a law. didnt matter what the dealer had, they split 20 all day.
4. there are no fat people in finland. none.
5. shops closed at like 5pm the latest m-f religiously. only food and bars were open. sundays, everything was closed all day, except food and bars.
6. they have a special week or so that almost everybody walks around in a sailor cap, like the one the skipper wore on gilligans island. they were on the manequins in the stores as well and as decorations in spots. apparently they have something to do with high school graduation. it just so happens i arrived in finland for the first time during this special week. it was a little weird seeing 75% of the people walking around in skipper caps. i couldnt imagine everybody liked boats that much?
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