It's what's called dry humor, meaning people tell jokes in a completely serious voice with a totally straight face. Sometimes it’s hard to tell if they’re joking or not, it’s more quiet and clever, like a secret joke you have to catch.
Just like we say things like "elephant in the room" or "let the cat out of the bag," Danish people have their own unique expressions, and trust me, they're quite odd. One of them is "no cow on the ice," which means everything is fine and under control. Then there's "there are owls in the bog," which means something seems suspicious. And my personal favorite is "it's blowing half a pelican," which means it's really, really windy. That one actually comes up a lot because it genuinely is so windy here. I've heard a couple of my professors say it!
In Copenhagen, biking and fashion is a big part of popular culture. People dress simply but look quite stylish, mostly in dark, neutral colors like black, grey, and brown, with lots of long coats and boots. Everyone somehow looks put together without even trying that hard. The really impressive part is that people bike everywhere in Copenhagen, and they still manage to look cool even while cycling through rain or a blizzard.
Social media here looks pretty similar to back home. Snapchat and TikTok are frequently used. Every time I go on the metro on my way to class, I see younger people on Snapchat, and pretty much everyone, young and old, scrolls TikTok to watch videos. The more time I spend here, the more I notice little things that make Denmark its own special place. Hope this gives you a fun peek into life on this side of the planet!
More updates soon,
Masha
