Big Brother may have been created in the dungeons of Hollywood and Davos, but innocent looking Norway is now in the forefront of implementing the most dystopian principles of the former entertainment show. «Look to Norway», FDR said once. The phrase needs to repeated, but for the exact opposite reasons. Charles Ortel and Geir Furuseth will tell you why!

“If there is anyone who still wonders why this war is being fought, let him look to Norway. If there is anyone who has any delusions that this war could have been averted, let him look to Norway; and if there is anyone who doubts the democratic will to win, again I say, let him look to Norway.” –FDR, 9/16/1942.

Well, watch this broadcast, in which you will find a video from Hugo Talks. He’s also pointing at Norway, but for entirely different reasons.

You may also want to translate this article, unless you read Norwegian, of course:

SSB krever å få vite nøyaktig hva nordmenn kjøper i matbutikken (NRK)