Friday, February 08, 2008

It's the One on the Right

They say that Karl Rove distrusted Hans Blix because Blix is a Swede and Rove is Norwegian (link). What’s the difference? Well, which is closer, Jupiter or Saturn? For most people, the distinction is too small and it’s just too hard to remember. I think I know, because my mother was a Swede, but for those who need a little refresher:

I’m sensitive to the problem because I come from New Hampshire, which people keep confusing with Vermont, but Vermont is upside down (I was going to do a cute graphic here, but it would take too long).

From DieselSweeties, and HT BoingBoing.

PS: Jupiter.

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