Quote by Christopher Heyerdahl

Whenever I travel anywhere, I'm constantly asked if I'm Swedish. It's the burden of most Norwegians. The Swedes have just got a better publicity agent, I think.

Whenever I travel anywhere, I'm constantly asked if I'm Swed

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This quote suggests that when the speaker travels, people often mistake them for being Swedish instead of Norwegian. They humorously attribute this to the Swedes having a better image or reputation that overshadows Norway. It highlights the idea that perception and public image can play a role in how individuals from different countries are perceived by others.

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