5 Reasons NOT to Mess With Denmark 

I've heard that another unusual thing with the Jewish evacuation to Sweden, was that almost everyone who eventually chose to return, came back and found their homes as they left them. Unlike some other countries where people who returned found their homes robbed, and/or that other people had moved in.

I'm deeply impressed w your knowledge of danish history. I hope you have as much fun researching for it as I have watching this. Thank you 🙏 for loving my country.

The Danish culture people on the German side of the border also decided to air their duvets on the hedges on 5th June (Danish Constitution day). The duvets happened to be woven in stripes - white and red.

Great video, guys! My grandparents were part of the Resistance and helped transport the Jewish population from where they were hiding, to their half-way house, to the boats along the northern coast of Sjælland... I have always been so proud of them, bc of this gigantic undertaking 💗 hello from Hundested 🌸🌱

Concerning the rescue of the Danish Jews, physicist Niels Bohr played a key role in convincing the Swedish King to guarantee their safety in Sweden, via his friendship with Swedish actress and superstar of the time Greta Garbo. It sounds like the unbelievable plot of a Hollywood film she could have been in, but it's all 100% true.

Moving to Denmark tomorrow! I have watched lots of your videos and I found all of them very useful. Wish me luck!

The sønderjysk kaffebord even has a specific number of cakes if you really get into it: 21 cakes. (7 bløde 7 sprøde 7 med fløde) its a fantastic tradition I myself as a cakeloving Sønderjyde enjoy :-)

regarding the evacuation of the Danish Jews. The German Navy was at all keen to have troubles in Denmark - one reason being that Danish agriculture fed a lot of Germans. Another reason might also be that they knew the way the war was going, and figured that there might be a reckoning coming. So the German patrol vessels were particularly inefficient in stopping and investigating the fishing boats. Another fun fact about Carlsberg. Carlsberg made a huge fund (or is it a foundation) to support the sciences. As part of that, the company build an honorary home to the greatest Danish scientist Niels Bohr. A villa situated on the grounds in Valby. As a nice bonus, the villa came with a tap in the kitchen connected to the brewery. So it was beer ad litium for him.

I have no idea how i found your channel but i am happy i did, as a Dane watching my country through your eyes teaches me a lot more than i thought, please keep making these videos, not only to teach others but also to teach us Danes. Love the work yall have done, very late, but, welcome to Denmark, you are both amazing people, thanks for being you :)

Hi guys, I live in Roswell, GA and LOVE your video clips. If I were younger, I would be living in Copenhagen right now. My oldest daughter and I fell in love with Copenhagen when we visited there in Sept/Oct 2018. The weather was absolutely beautiful. It only rained a couple of times and it was more like a heavy mist. I'm an autumn/winter lover and love cozy rainy days, so the "gray days" didn't bother me at all. We have a lot of rain here in Georgia, so I've got the hygge thing down. 😄☕📚🕯 One of the places my oldest daughter and I visited was Carlsberg Brewery. What an amazing, historic place. Everyone who visits Copenhagen needs to experience it! We loved the taste of Carlsberg beer. (I've been buying it at my local grocery store ever since.) One of the highlights was visiting the beautiful draft horses at the Carlsberg stables. 🐎❤🐎 ❤🐎 We were there for almost an hour! One of the horses, named Aksel, had the most soulful brown eyes and peered at me from under his thick, caramel-colored forelock. He made that sweet, soft whinny sound as I stroked his mane. 💞 I honestly thought about taking him back home with me. We have a lot of horse farms around us here in Roswell. 😉 Anyway, when you talked about Carlsberg Brewery, it brought back so many warm memories of our visit there and I had to share some of them with you. Lastly, in your video of 5/25/2021, I recognized that park. My daughter and I walked under the same beautiful weeping willows, It was our favorite park. It made me want to jump on the next plane to Copenhagen. There's just something magical in the air there. It's such a charming place. One of my favorite memories is when my daughter and I were walking on a busy street and it started to pour. It didn't deter the Danes. There they were on their bikes, peddling past us at a furious pace - SMILING - as the rain dripped off their noses! 🇩🇰❤🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🌧🌫

i had no idea i could legally beat swedes walking across the ice. thank you for informing me off this wonderful privilege of mine.... i will put it to good use😂😂😂

And also, even the Jews taken by the Nazis weren't all screwed. The Danish officials and the Danish Red Cross kept a strict eye on them. They sent care packages with clothes, food, and medicine while ensuring they were never transported from Theresienstadt, even though it was a waystation to the death camps. Then, at the end of the war, the Danish government cooperated with the Swedish Red Cross to bring all Nordic prisoners, amongst them the Danish Jews, back safely from the concentration camps on a swarm of white buses. If you google White Buses or Folke Bernadotte (a Swedish count in charge of the operation) you can read more about it. In all only 51 Danish Jews perished in the Shoah, mostly elderly and babies, meaning more than 99% of Danish Jews survived the Nazis. Denmark is listed by the Yad Vashem as one of the Righteous Among Nations, an honour bestowed on people who did something extraordinary to help the Jews during the Shoah. Only a handful of Danes are actually named on the list because the resistance movement insisted on being named only as a collective since it was a collective effort. Besides, most Danes couldn't be verifiably named anyway, since no names were given in the process so that the Jews wouldn't be able to endanger their helpers should they be caught. The fishermen took some fairly steep fees for doing the crossing but spontaneous collections were made among the resistance, the general population, the officials, and even the King of Denmark, to help cover those fees so the Jews could get out safely. Those who indebted themselves or had to sell all their heirlooms etc to raise the money for the trip were later compensated by the Danish government by a law passed that also meant that they received compensation for the property etc. they'd lost so they could re-establish themselves when they came back. A lot of Jewish children were left behind because they were too young and many fishermen didn't dare bring them in case the boat was stopped and the crying of a child would expose the dangerous cargo. So they were fostered by Danish couples and taken well care of until their parents could return for them. I read an account of a young woman who had to flee a few days after giving birth and being forced to leave her baby with a Danish couple. All in all, it's a pretty amazing story and something that actually makes me very proud to be a Dane. A lot of people, both then and now, are very disparaging about Denmark's surrender on the 9th of April 1945, Churchill even going so far as to call Denmark Hitler's pet canary, but it's exactly what enabled us to keep more than 99% of our Jews safe, as the *only* country invaded by Hitler, and also meant that the Danish population as a whole made it through WWII fairly safe. It also enabled us to give the Allied forces some of the best intel possible, something Churchill also admitted. Putting up a real fight that day would only have resulted in heavy casualties, we'd still have been occupied and we most likely would not have been in a situation to do what we ended up doing for our Jewish neighbours and friends. If you're interested in a bit of popular culture about this story Lars Lilholt has written a beautiful song called Bådene sejler over Øresund (the boats are sailing over Øresund) with music by Jascha Richter. There's actually a really good version available on RU-vid with DR Underholdningsorkestret as backing. There are also several movies and books about it. One of the more curious is a movie called The Only Way, which stars Danish classic actors such as Helle Virkner, Ebbe Rode, Ove Sprogøe, Benny Hansen, Bjørn Watt-Boolsen, Jens Okking, Jørn Buckhøj, and Claus Ryskjær, many of those actors also starring in Matador, the quintessential Danish TV show where this subject is also touched on briefly (and a show I *highly* recommend, btw, available for free on DR's website). The big surprise on the cast list, though, and the reason this movie is in English, is a 19-year-old Jane Seymour. It's a pretty good movie, actually, and also available in full length on RU-vid. It's quite a strange experience to hear those very distinct and easily recognisable voices speaking English, though. Strange but nice.

Loved this video ❤️ funny, informative and actually boosting my national pride. Who knew you could feel proud being called passive aggressive 😂 Well done guys! Looking forward to the next video about McDonald vs Danmark 😊

My paternal grandfather was one of the fishermen sailing jews to Sweden. We still have his resistance armband and nazi issued fishing permit.

Going to Copenhagen for the first time this summer to visit our exchange student we hosted a few years ago! Love the videos!

Super cool lecture👍

Thank you for an interesting video 👍🏻 I do believe that we still would enforce “Mess with one of us - meet the rest of us”, even though we might be a bit separated in daily life 🤞🏻💪🏻

I love this!! haha the hitting with the stick is so funny, didn't know this :D

My great grandma was working as a “pige I huset” (I think is housekeeper in English) in Copenhagen during the War. She told us stories about how she could hear the Nazis marching in the streets at night and how they would give children candy. My great grandma’s brothers were all part of the resistance in Jylland. Tho not much info has survived from back then and my great grandma didn’t like talking about it, bc it brought up bad memories. Tho I remember her mentioning some of them being involved in making pamphlets and them helping in sabotaging Nazi equipments, vehicles etc.

I am really happy that you like it here in Denmark, and that you go that extra mile to learn about your new home 🤎

History made relevant and interesting! Congrats = very cool video!

You've outdone yourselves - Again!

You Guys 😉! Totally loved it 😍 !

Hey Mike and Derek. Have you guys noticed that you have begun a few videos back to say "we" & "us" when talking about Danes? Becoming real Danes? :D

My grandmother was smuggling jews to Sweden. So she met my grandfather, who was in the resistance. Repairing guns the alliance hade droped by paracute. Some of them broke when landing and ge had a mechanic shop with his brother. It's a little bit strange to think about, IF that scrapnel had killed the little moustasche man in WWI, I wouldn't be. My grandparents would probably never met.

Very nice

Love your videos!

bonanza has the old Denmark History by Erik Kjersgaard, a very informative, long and detailed walk through of the danish history, from the ice age to the modern age. And bonanza also has Gamle Danmark by Paul Hammerich, which picks up and takes you through the history from about ww2 and through to the 80ies. I assume Bonanza has subs on their programs, in english, but I dont know. Gamle Danmark is such a treat and full of lovely stories, and Paul Hammerich is the voice of the Denmark I grew up in

How I love that you pronounce the coffee table in the southern Danish dialect! 😄👌🏻💞

This is your best video yet! Who knew!

I’m amazed 🤭 you know so many funny things about Denmark that I have never heard of 😄 Love your channel 👍🏻

Awesome bit right there, I did not even know this about Denmark

Thank you, that video almost makes me more proud to be a Dane than the Jante Law allows! 😀🎂🍰🤗🇩🇰 Cheers and a toast to you guys, Robe Trotter! Now all the rest of us here in DK have to do is live up to this good reputation - let’s start ASAP! (How does tomorrow suit you, my countrymen???)

About beeing passive agressive during war - you should read about the song "Man binder os på hånd og mund" (Liva Weel, Poul Henningsen). It was a subtile protest song disguised as a lovesong.

🤣🤣 Thank you for making me laugh before I got my morning coffee 🙌🏻 This video got my son to follow you 🤣

im danish myself and i absolutely love you guys

wow, there is so much i didn´t know about my own country :-) thank you, its very interesting.

Thank you for yet another educational video. I had never heard about the protest pig. Good story. On the other hand I have heard the at a sønderjysk kaffebord the coffee was heavely spiked with snaps. If you droped a 10 øre coin at the bottom of the coffee cup, pour in coffee then the snaps was not suffiecient before you could see the coin.

Awesome video, if i ever meet you guys ill give beers!

Great history. Thank you. So funny. Kirsten

I really like your videos! My question is, do you guys mostly make Danish history videos or do you also make stuff about other places??

God video og historie info

Great video. I would love to see your takes on parts of the danish entertainment industri, like comedy and music.

I learned something new LOL, big hugs from Sjælland in Denmark 🥰💝🌹👍😁

Nice video! (fun fact, the water that the Swedes crossed was actually the belts, first between Jylland and Fyn and then from Fyn to Sjælland.) I had to rewind and watch again because I was so distracted by the t-shirt Lego reenactment of Laganja's "moment".

Thank you for the history. I never knew. Amazing and so cool and funny. I love the stick throwing. But, now it makes total sense on why their flag means the world.

"They will cake the hell out of you" :-) Fellars, your videoes get better and better - and I love to sit back and learn about my country.

I literally got all hyped about the title XD Endelig nogen der snakker om lille bitte Danmark

Hahaha the intro was great 😂😂

I'm from Schleswig Holstein and can agree with everything

I love your videos, guys. Yes, we Danes are not to be messed with ;) Glad that you've joined "our side" :D

if the ice freeze over agen i can bet you that i will be the first out there to guard it. with a big stick :P

I love this video... wouldn't *dream* of messing with Denmark! Really interesting. Love the role the Danes and the Swedes played in safeguarding the Jewish population in WW2. Thanks so much for sharing.

Still love you guys 😎👌

Hey u guys I like your videos and think they also have alot more content than any counter part videos... But could be very interesting if u could get a hold on a real politican too or the like with themes such as this and like interview them about what u talk about in the video too.. would be really awesome and think u can pull that off... It doesn't have to be any politican currently in the parliament could also be "older" ones ... would be fun and cool if u did .. Please consider .. I would love to see u guys do that 👍

If you are looking at McDonalds and how they shouldn't mess with Denmark, I think you should look into Toys r Us as well. They were basically outcompeted by BR Lejetøj, and Toys r Us stores in Denmark are now distributed through BR's parent company (I think that is still how it works)

Wow, great video! Very interesting stuff! What was the actual name of the pig breed again? And I’ve been following a little on the sideline, and the progression of your videos, acting/performance, and editing is really nice! I especially like how you guys have grown more comfortable with not smiling constantly while explaining things - makes it seem much more profound, smooth, and natural, so keep up the good work 😁

5:27 SPETEMBER have always been my favourite month. :-)

I'm so proud of my great grandpa for being involved in the resistance work back then. Him and his workers at the slaughterhouse used to cycle around town on a cargo bike with guns and explosives hidden under a linnen. They were never caught 🙏

Spetember :D 5:28. Great video though.

We are still waiting for the belt at Helsingør to freeze... But those ships keep breaking up the ice!

Regarding the pig story, I seem to remember they also painted their window sashing (the wood between the glass) in red and white in silent protest

Great video 😁 have to tell my Swedish friends about that law.

During WW2 the Danes also expressed that they were united against the occupational forces via singing together at large gatherings. "Fællessang"

You have such a fond love of your adopted country, its unique history, and traditions. Your videos buoy my days and spirits. 😁 You both also teach me a thing or two (or three, or four, or five, or ... you get the idea) 😁 👍 Thank you, always! 👍

I feel very attacked! Love your RuPaul Drag Race t-shirt 😄

"11th SPETEMBER 1943" that's a great typo :D .... sorry, couldn't help myself. Great video as usual, guys!

my friend's father was one of those who helped them escape on his little fishing boat like many other people from southen Sweden

The protest pig? Never heard that before! A lot of factchecking is about to take place 😁

I’m Danish, and I had no idea the Sønderjysk kaffebord originated as a form of protest. Cool

You Guys know more about Danish history than most Danes do 💪👍

My Grandfather helped providing small boats to jews and german defectors to escape across the Øresund waters to sweden. He was caught by Gestapo and tortured - then deported to a concentration Camp. He didn't get that far luckily - he was in the pickup camp of Frøslev, when Germany surrendered in May 1945.

You both come across as very knowledgeable about DK and I completely understand the challenges with tongue-twitching place names. So, while Schleiswig might sound more German to your ears, its pronouncuation is actually just Schleswig/Slesvig :-) Other than that - impressive job and thanks for the beating the Swedes with a stick-tip 😉

I am choked, making a brewery a military target. It must be a war crime. 😁

My grandpa was part of the resistance in rødekro.

I did not know we could beat the Swedes with that stick. I have to find myself a good stick for winter.

I do not know if it has already happened - you have to see the Danish series Matador

I wrote a comment about "Folkestrejken 1944" - why was that deleted? Did you delete it - or did YT?

Most important reason not to mess with Denmark in Current Day... Is friends. That's not to say the Danes aren't capable but if say... Russia decided to land troops in Denmark, or Sweden they'd quickly find just about every first world country arrayed against them. Friends and old alliances... Denmark's got plenty of those. Even if in the past they haven't always been heeded.

Very good 👍 We are proud of our flag.. And it is a beautiful flag. Actually our flag was chosen the most beautiful flag in the world long ago🇩🇰. Thank you.

Yo, if you're doing a dont mess with denmark thing, you need to include the Ryanair dispute and the Uber ban. 2 big cases here. And they seem to still go on. And it could be Easyjets turn next time.. 😎

Im just curious where in Copenhagen you live?

"Funny" that I've read more stories about that time under this video, than I have heard irl during my life in Denmark. Huuge thumbs up to those, who did the right things back then. Next time(?) things won't go so well, of reasons that I won't share or answer questions about here, but the most well informed will understand. Sad.

GRETINGS HERE FROM DENMARK,hilsner her fra danmark ja jylland er et skønt sted og vi elsker vores kaffebord :-)

As to the rescue of the Jews I can recommended you reading the book "The Savage Canary" by David Lampe. It's a really thrilling tale.

Frømandskorpset is one of the most elite military units in the world we do military well we just dont use it like the Americans also better believe our passive aggressive ways is because its considered rude to be straight up violent and aggressive. You dont breed Vikings without aggression in their blood

The biggest reason not to mess with Denmark is simple, where will we get our bacon?

That IKEA empire across the water! 😂

my grandfather were there at the receiving end in helsingborg skåne(sweden) every night as the boats came in with the jewish refugrees :)

If you want to know in detail how the Danes dealt with nazi Germany, you can read the book by Bo Lidegaard - Landsmænd. IT is also translated in English. It is fascinating how they prepared the Danes in the years leading up to WW2 en how they played a huge chess game. A lot of politicians could learn a lot.

The cake is NOT a lie

Looking at me here or going to war with me. A giant Viking, should be enough to scare those outsiders:=) Ment for sjov. Dog sandt. My ancestor from Hvideslægten was there with the king as advisor when the flag fell in Estonia. Says back in our Slægtsbog and history overall.

Try to look up "Operation Bøllebank" ;-)

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I am not big on beer, but the best beer for me is Ale nr. 16 from Refsvindinge, Fyn. Better than Carlsberg, J.C Jakobsen who learned about brewing beer in Bayern, Germany. Carlsberg is named after his son Carl, and the german word " berg" meaning moutain or more likely in flat Denmark "hill". The brewery was placed near Valby bakke, quite high up for a danish city. A the time Valby and neighbouring Frederiksberg was actually in the countryside, outside Copenhagen city gate. Nørrebro, Vesterbro and Østerbro was outside the city gate and was build as the population grew larger in the center, because rual workforce left the countryside and farming, to come and work in Copenhagen. Brumleby in Østerbro, behind the biggest sockerstadium of Copenhagen, are actually build a the same time around 1850. A small community consisting of houses build by the doctors organisation for the poor to give them safe, healthy and rual housing, because there was a colera epidemic at that time in Copenhagen because of bad plumming and poor water quality. At the time Østerbro was the countryside and " brumle" is supposedly refering to the hum of grassing cows of the Fælled park ( a comunal land where everybody could let their household/farm animals out to grasse)

If you mess with one from Denmark you mess with all of us we May be a little country but we can fight when it count 🇩🇰 ps and your reaction videos is really good

bro saying schleswig wrong so many was trippy

About the cake table, at least one of the cakes had to be decorated with whipped cream and some red berries or red jam, danish colours instead of the illegal flag.

I love the big and cake protest! Danes classic black humor!

lets go im from Denmark