IKEA

Question

Hey guys its me, Carly.

im going to IKEA today with my dad

yes im going to silly goofy swedish store!!!!!!

Well, I am gonna talk about something really weird  because I can

The children's section... Småland.

Now, For those who live in an IKEAless area (sending prayers btw) Småland is like a childcare in which you drop your kids in (they have to be from 3 to 10 years old) and theres like a ball pit and slides and other fun things for kids and once youre done shopping you can pick up your kids.

BUT. WHY. SMÅLAND
 

Småland (We're no longer talking about IKEA småland) is a state in Sweden. Småland littearly translates to "Small Country" in Swedish. Which is true, Småland is a tiny country (except is a state and not a country)

It's also really goofy how they chose Småland... in Nordic history, Småland was once a really bad place to live in (today it is actually a pretty good place to live in) . A lot of Danish-Swedish battles were set in Småland, during the time of the Norway-Sweden Union, Smålanders who were in Poverty were under oppresion and a lot of other things. I mean, kids wouldn’t known because unless to you’re a Scandinavian/Scandinavian-American and your parents made you study Nordic history before you even get to 1st grade. I’m a teen and Im pointing this out anyways.

So in other words, Making a children’s area and literally naming it after one of the most dangerous places in Nordic history isn’t a good idea. If I worked at IKEA I will name it something like barnsvärld (Children’s world) or something like that.

bye.

AI IKEA

Answer 1

Funny thing is... as someone who is part Swedish I've never been to an Ikea 

Comments

Thats illegal

By law, all Swedes and Swedish-Americans have to go IKEA

its a ritual

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As someone who is also part Swedish, I agree.

Answer 2

I've been in the slc ikea Småland more times than I can count.

Oh yes, the joys of the ball pit that we had to evacuate every time because someone peed. Enjoyable experience.

Oh, and me and my sister getting stuck in a giant shoe.

So fun.

Many good ikea memories.

Comments

SOMEONE PEED?

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M O R E.  T I M E S.   T H A N.   L I T T L E    M E     C O U L D.    C O U N T

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WHEEZE

Answer 3

IVE ALWAYS WANTED TO GO SMALAND (the ikea thing) BUT IM TOO OLLLLLLLLLLDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD 

Comments

I feel like a grandma knowing the age requirements

You want to go to Småland IKEA : 
You want to go to Småland Sweden in present time : 

You want to go to historic Småland : 

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LOLZ

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only true 13+ nordic history nerds understand !!!1!!1!!1!!!

Answer 4

The nearest IKEA is an hour away from me. It sounds kind of close, but it isn't to go shopping whenever you need it.

Anyways, my mom buys stuff from IKEA. She never seems to pay attention that it's Swedish.

Answer 5

I LOVE IKEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LEARN SWEDISH FROM IT!!!!!!!!!! (I’ve only memorized “hej” for “hello”)

Also, I have never been to Småland (IKEA area), and I doubt my sister (who is 4) will ever go to that area either. My parents are probably a bit concerned about that. (Not because of the name, but probably because it’s something about the play area)

But I’ve been to an IKEA restaurant once, and the food there is so good!

Also, have you ever tried playing hide-and-seek in IKEA after the store closes? I haven’t, but it’s basically gonna be hardcore hide-and-seek.

Comments

THEY SHOULD BE CONCERNED ABOUT THE NAME
If I had kids (no) I will littearly give them a history lesson on Småland (I will prbably taumatize them)

Answer 6

IKEA is amazing bro I could get lostttt

Comments

Fax

Answer 7

at least the kiddos get a geography lesson

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Kinda 

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At least the kids learn some Swedish.

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education

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EdUcAtIoNaL pUrPoSeS

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Kids who dont know Nordic history when Småland : 

Kids who do know : 

Answer 8

Boost