Nordic Minneapolis Airlines Flight 666
Jan 29, 2016 22:02:19 #
On a recent charter plane trip from Minneapolis to Oslo, the pilot it was having difficulty maintaining the stability of the 747 jet. He learned from his copilot that a large bunch of Norwegians were aboard and they were creating quite a ruckus, imbibing in a few spirits, and running around the plane. So the copilot volunteered to go back to see if he could quiet them down. Shortly, the pilot was pleased to note the plane and settle down smoothly and he was able to resume on this course. When the copilot returned, the pilot asked how he had managed to quiet down all those Norwegians. "Yew betcha, it vas easy," he said. "I yust opened da rear hatch and told dem that dere vas free lutefisk in da basement."
Jan 29, 2016 22:48:43 #
John_F wrote:
John, I so wanted to "get" this joke, but I don't understand what "free lutefisk" means literally OR as some sort of homonym to an English language word or expression. I understand that you might defer answering me till after you determine if someone else got the joke.On a recent charter plane trip from Minneapolis to... (show quote)
Jan 30, 2016 01:56:22 #
lev29 wrote:
John, I so wanted to "get" this joke, but I don't understand what "free lutefisk" means literally OR as some sort of homonym to an English language word or expression. I understand that you might defer answering me till after you determine if someone else got the joke.
Lutefisk is a traditional food and Norwegians have pretty much the same reputation as the stereotype of a Scotsman. Offer them something free and....
Jan 30, 2016 04:40:49 #
Jan 30, 2016 04:48:54 #
robertjerl wrote:
Thank you for explaining; I knew none of this. I guess this joke must have a higher yield of amusement in Minnesota owing to a higher than average population of Scandinavians.Lutefisk is a traditional food and Norwegians have pretty much the same reputation as the stereotype of a Scotsman. Offer them something free and....
Jan 30, 2016 05:56:20 #
John_F wrote:
On a recent charter plane trip from Minneapolis to... (show quote)
I don't underdstand the language But I damn suer got the joke!!!
Jan 30, 2016 09:00:43 #
AnnaZ
Loc: SW Wis.
Too Funny................but I sure hope Ole and Lena weren't among the thundering herd that went for the free lutefisk! LOLOL
Ole and Lena jokes abound in this state.
Ole and Lena jokes abound in this state.
Jan 30, 2016 09:07:29 #
Lutefisk or lutfisk is a traditional dish of some Nordic countries. It is traditionally part of the Swedish julbord. It is made from aged stockfish or dried/salted whitefish and lye. It is gelatinous in texture. Its name literally means "lye fish".
Jan 30, 2016 09:28:04 #
It's terrible. My grandmother and dad made it all the time.
YUK, No thanks.
YUK, No thanks.
Jan 30, 2016 11:55:24 #
lorenww wrote:
It's terrible. My grandmother and dad made it all the time.
YUK, No thanks.
YUK, No thanks.
I have to agree. my dad brought some home one time, it was terrible!
Jan 30, 2016 12:23:14 #
Ronr2
Loc: Virginia
It must be properly prepared and requires an acquired taste for it, maybe. Got to have lefse and mashed potatoes with lots of drawn butter. Diet starts tomorrow.
Jan 30, 2016 12:36:47 #
lev29 wrote:
John, I so wanted to "get" this joke, but I don't understand what "free lutefisk" means literally OR as some sort of homonym to an English language word or expression. I understand that you might defer answering me till after you determine if someone else got the joke.
It was very funny!
Jan 30, 2016 14:48:10 #
stepha11
Loc: Trail British Coluimbia
I've gone from Minnesota to British Columbia and still find these jokes hilarious. Can also remember all too well the taste of Lutefisk. Yikes!! My wife was Norwegian so at least I understand the cooking words. And how I enjoyed their taste--other than lutefisk!!
Jan 30, 2016 16:59:19 #
Ronr2 wrote:
It must be properly prepared and requires an acquired taste for it, maybe. Got to have lefse and mashed potatoes with lots of drawn butter. Diet starts tomorrow.
Yes, and some say a lutefisk meal is not complete without akvavit and beer and lots and lots of both. :D
Jan 30, 2016 18:09:40 #
Very funny! :lol: :lol: :lol: I'd rather eat pickled pigs feet... NOT!
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