I get the impression that Norway may be a more liberal culture than we have here in Christianized North America… Silje did this suspension with the help of Tobben in Oslo — the funny thing is that the family on the tire politely asked them if it was alright if they used the swing as well. Ah, to live in a free and friendly country (alright, Canada’s pretty nice, but I don’t think I could get away with this at the park down the street)…
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That said, there are children who are TERRIFIED of Barney, but he’s still on air.
That said, there are children who are TERRIFIED of Barney, but he’s still on air.
i believe that there are definitely more horrifying and BLOODY scenes on normal daytime tv, which people seem to have no problem with…
sure there are parental locks & such, but i watched my first horror movie at 7(i didn’t want to, babysitter had it on.) & i have to say that that scarred me much more than seeing a suspension ever would.
i believe that there are definitely more horrifying and BLOODY scenes on normal daytime tv, which people seem to have no problem with…
sure there are parental locks & such, but i watched my first horror movie at 7(i didn’t want to, babysitter had it on.) & i have to say that that scarred me much more than seeing a suspension ever would.
#25, I agree complete. We can’t go hiding everything that isn’t widely accepted. That said, I also think it’s important to have that dialogue very open so that any witnesses can gain some knowledge about it. What’s that quote; we fear what we don’t understand? I hope society will gradually dispell some of that fear.
#25, I agree complete. We can’t go hiding everything that isn’t widely accepted. That said, I also think it’s important to have that dialogue very open so that any witnesses can gain some knowledge about it. What’s that quote; we fear what we don’t understand? I hope society will gradually dispell some of that fear.
*completely
*completely
this is one of my favourite modblog pictures ever!
this is one of my favourite modblog pictures ever!
Call me crazy, but random strangers’ blood kind of, sort of… creeps me the fuck out. Especially in the park. On swingsets, where kids play. Is this socially responsible? I mean, I think Hep C has been shown to remain infectious for long periods of time (30 days) in certain environments.
That’s not liberal. It’s irresponsible.
Call me crazy, but random strangers’ blood kind of, sort of… creeps me the fuck out. Especially in the park. On swingsets, where kids play. Is this socially responsible? I mean, I think Hep C has been shown to remain infectious for long periods of time (30 days) in certain environments.
That’s not liberal. It’s irresponsible.
Actually, it sort of looks ‘shopped. Blurry around the knees and hooks. But I’m no expert on spotting fakes.
Actually, it sort of looks ‘shopped. Blurry around the knees and hooks. But I’m no expert on spotting fakes.
I agree with #31.
I agree with #31.
Yeah to me it wasn’t as much as the kids being scared but the hygienic part of it… kids already share enough germs without having to have someone else bleed where they play. I don’t see that as smart at all.
Yeah to me it wasn’t as much as the kids being scared but the hygienic part of it… kids already share enough germs without having to have someone else bleed where they play. I don’t see that as smart at all.
hahaha fucking love this!!
hahaha fucking love this!!
I can’t believe people are complaining about this picture….
It’s honestly up in my top 5 favorite modblog pictures of all time!
I can’t believe people are complaining about this picture….
It’s honestly up in my top 5 favorite modblog pictures of all time!
i would love to live somewere like that!
and you have to remember kids get cuts and scraps at play grounds all the time, it isnt like theres no germs and no blood at all at play grounds.
meow =)
i would love to live somewere like that!
and you have to remember kids get cuts and scraps at play grounds all the time, it isnt like theres no germs and no blood at all at play grounds.
meow =)
Keep in mind, too, that the parents asked if they could use the swings too, instead of ushering their kids away in silent horror. They obviously weren’t afraid of their children seeing something like this, and possibly having to explain or clarify or comfort, which from what I’ve seen is just a normal part of raising kids. Good on them.
Keep in mind, too, that the parents asked if they could use the swings too, instead of ushering their kids away in silent horror. They obviously weren’t afraid of their children seeing something like this, and possibly having to explain or clarify or comfort, which from what I’ve seen is just a normal part of raising kids. Good on them.
I don’t see any blood..
I don’t see any blood..
That’s awesome.
That’s awesome.
I’ve been learning Swedish for a few years now. I hope one day I can gtfo out of North America!
I’ve been learning Swedish for a few years now. I hope one day I can gtfo out of North America!
I love this picture and the fact that the families, even with small children present, are not only tolerant but also polite. Don’t get that much where I live, that’s for certain!
I love this picture and the fact that the families, even with small children present, are not only tolerant but also polite. Don’t get that much where I live, that’s for certain!
I think #12 gave a pretty naive answer:
“Even if they do ask questions, what would be the harm in explaining it to them? Its not like they are going to go home and try it them self.”
Sorry to break it to you but very much of what children learn and do is through observation and imitation. While I do think its a great photo in terms of the freedom of it, I will agree with #4 and say it might not be the best in tact to do in front of children. If someone makes the choice to suspend in front of their own children, thats their thing. But to basically..force it onto other small children I dont fully agree with.
I think #12 gave a pretty naive answer:
“Even if they do ask questions, what would be the harm in explaining it to them? Its not like they are going to go home and try it them self.”
Sorry to break it to you but very much of what children learn and do is through observation and imitation. While I do think its a great photo in terms of the freedom of it, I will agree with #4 and say it might not be the best in tact to do in front of children. If someone makes the choice to suspend in front of their own children, thats their thing. But to basically..force it onto other small children I dont fully agree with.
Sadly enough, Norway is very christianized. Perhaps not in the aspect shown above, but in normal day-to-day-life its very fundamental and almost sectarian in some ways.
Sweden is better in that aspect, as swedes are the most non-religious people on earth, but at the same time Sweden has the most sects and cults in the world.
Sadly enough, Norway is very christianized. Perhaps not in the aspect shown above, but in normal day-to-day-life its very fundamental and almost sectarian in some ways.
Sweden is better in that aspect, as swedes are the most non-religious people on earth, but at the same time Sweden has the most sects and cults in the world.
I like those black All-stars….they are my favourite shoes..
Nice suspending as well!!!! Childsplay… 🙂
I like those black All-stars….they are my favourite shoes..
Nice suspending as well!!!! Childsplay… 🙂
I also agree with #4
I also agree with #4
kids bleed all the time; what’s the big deal?
kids bleed all the time; what’s the big deal?
Fantastic shot
Fantastic shot
Norway rules!
You can’t hide your kids from the world..
Norway rules!
You can’t hide your kids from the world..
#44: How would you say Norway is very fundamental christian? I’ve lived here for all my life and people in general aren’t very christian at all. Most people never go to church or at most go to church once at christmas as tradition. We have a few people though, that are against things like gay marriage based on their religious beliefs, but luckily people like that get less and less support in the population.
#44: How would you say Norway is very fundamental christian? I’ve lived here for all my life and people in general aren’t very christian at all. Most people never go to church or at most go to church once at christmas as tradition. We have a few people though, that are against things like gay marriage based on their religious beliefs, but luckily people like that get less and less support in the population.