I want to talk to a random Swede
Northern lights, darkness, meatballs and suicide rates are just some of the suggested topics of conversation for a new hotline backed by the Swedish Tourist Association.
Launched this week, call +46 771 SWEDEN from anywhere in the world and you’ll be connected to a random Swede. The service honours the 250th anniversary of the country abolishing censorship and hopes to “connect people in troubled times.”
Here is the full story, which includes a taped conversation with a Swede (but is he random?), via Michelle Dawson.
Long distance charges may apply.
And via Samir Varma, here is one story of someone who called and spoke with a Ugandan.