Now it is time to thank a mysterious Erik, who has sent the link to an interesting video, made this year in Stockholm on the Jantelov. It has English subtitles, and it is only a minute long, so go ahead, watch. It emphasizes the oppressive aspects of Janteloven – to say the least. Especially considering certain other experiences I have had today, the critique made in the video is timely.
Axé.
coldhearted scientist وداد 
ah that is great! the sound of the language is perfect for the content…and the reader does well. very spare and strong.
A very good video, thanks for this.
Still I don’t know where to view myself in this scheme, I do know that it exists in all types of society, but I don’t know whether this is a good ‘law’ to base one’s life on. . . . Or whether it is better to pretend that you’re ignorant that this has even an ounce of truth to it.
I first heard of Jante’s Law when Kathleen (HAH!) wrote about it at some god-forsaken, complacent, and tiny-minded site.
Ah, the talents of Kathleen … she knows about everything! And no, it’s not a good ‘law’ to base one’s life on, it’s a Bane, I do believe, in my re-sub- definition of Bane: a piece of ‘wisdom’ or ‘truth’, widely accepted and repeated as liberating, but in fact based upon a fallacy and used as a control mechanism.
The one that repelled me most was not being able to laugh at them. In which case: bwahahahahahaha!
Take that :o)