I spent past my bedtime (9:30 pm) thinking about Småland being behind everything
this is just a shower thought.
Swedish-Americans are Americans of Swedish descent.
About a quarter of Swedish-Americans have ancestry in Småland.
In the 19th century, Småland had the highest Emigration rate.
⅓ of Swedes in the 19th century emigrated. ¼ are from Småland.
Småland is on the coast.
They were on the sea, so they had to go on (very unsanitary) ships. Not only that but how else will you go? It's the 1800s.
IKEA is known for ready-to-build furniture.
IKEA was founded in the 1940s in Smaåland
If IKEA was founded in the 19th century, you could just build your ship and just chill, and have more sanity. (Thanks Elo for observing this. I know your Norwegian-American dad hates Sweden)
IKEA has a children’s brand. This brand consists of Children’s furniture, toys, and art supplies.
A popular person in children’s literature is the author Astrid Lindgren.
Astrid Lindgren was known for her books.
There is a theme park dedicated to her books in Småland.
The theme park is near some chill countryside.
The Smålandic (?) countryside is known for red cottages.
author Vilhelm Moberg, known for his books on Swedish history and politics, lived in a cottage.
Vilhelm Moberg wrote a 4-part book series on Swedish Emigration.
In most American IKEAs, you can go to Småland, the children’s section.
On the top floor, you can find lamps.
Lamps are made out of glass.
Småland’s traditional craft is glass making.
Some major cities in Southern Sweden are Kalmar and Lund, Both of which are in or near Småland.
Småland is next to Skåne.
Skåne is in the south of Sweden.
Skåne is near Denmark.
Denmark shares a border with Germany, meaning that Denmark is in mainland Europe.
See what I did there?
SMÅLAND
IS
EVERYWHERE
We are all part of the Småland empire.
You are Småland
I'm not sleeping tonight
