1 00:00:05,180 --> 00:00:06,880 it's Christmas, so what? 2 00:00:06,960 --> 00:00:08,720 who is happy and why? 3 00:00:08,860 --> 00:00:12,000 does skiing make you happy? 4 00:00:12,720 --> 00:00:14,640 Christmas is as good as it gets 5 00:00:14,740 --> 00:00:16,460 snow and sleat, and sip and slush 6 00:00:16,680 --> 00:00:19,620 so we look forward till it is over 7 00:00:20,400 --> 00:00:24,180 everything goes down the hill at breakneck speed 8 00:00:24,380 --> 00:00:28,320 and soon the Christmas pixie is starting to die out, so march 9 00:00:28,380 --> 00:00:30,200 it's pure therapy 10 00:00:30,200 --> 00:00:32,140 it's mass hysteria 11 00:00:32,400 --> 00:00:35,660 we are so sad to mention it, but... 12 00:00:36,140 --> 00:00:39,280 now it's Christmas in the treadmill again 13 00:00:40,260 --> 00:00:42,140 it's Christmas, X-M-A-S 14 00:00:42,300 --> 00:00:43,940 God, how commercial it is 15 00:00:44,120 --> 00:00:47,100 soon, the air will be filled with fraud and trickery 16 00:00:48,060 --> 00:00:51,900 Christmas is, as you know, always is an inconvenience 17 00:00:52,020 --> 00:00:55,280 because it sets the most extreme demands, 18 00:00:55,560 --> 00:00:59,100 but in a time when no one really knows what they want 19 00:00:59,440 --> 00:01:03,580 it is the last straw we can cling to 20 00:01:03,739 --> 00:01:07,480 has it first gotten through your joyous child-like mind, 21 00:01:07,760 --> 00:01:10,920 you'll be mindlessly joyously sick, 22 00:01:11,460 --> 00:01:14,400 then it's Christmas in the treadmill yet again. 23 00:01:15,460 --> 00:01:18,400 CHRISTMAS IN THE OLD THREADMILL. 24 00:01:21,460 --> 00:01:24,400 ... More... oh yes... 25 00:01:24,660 --> 00:01:27,400 - Come again! - Yoohoo, Flemming. 26 00:01:28,460 --> 00:01:29,800 - Yes! - Flemming. 27 00:01:31,460 --> 00:01:34,400 - Good morning, Flemming. - Hi Berit. 28 00:01:35,060 --> 00:01:38,080 Do you know what I dreamt? I dreamed that the two of us had medister sausage. 29 00:01:38,460 --> 00:01:39,980 Why do we never get that anymore? 30 00:01:40,080 --> 00:01:43,180 I don't know, Flemming. There are so many things that have changed. 31 00:01:43,440 --> 00:01:46,180 - But maybe there will come a day when we... - Where we get it again? 32 00:01:46,420 --> 00:01:50,680 Yes! Shh, what was that? Can you hear anything? 33 00:01:50,920 --> 00:01:52,300 Nah, not a sound. 34 00:01:52,780 --> 00:01:54,220 I can't either. 35 00:01:54,340 --> 00:01:56,480 Oh Flemming, I think it's snowing. 36 00:01:56,960 --> 00:02:00,880 There is nothing in the world as quiet as snow. 37 00:02:00,960 --> 00:02:02,180 Do you think it's snowing? 38 00:02:02,260 --> 00:02:04,760 Well, it was terrible. 39 00:02:05,080 --> 00:02:06,080 See Flemming. 40 00:02:06,600 --> 00:02:09,580 All the many light snowflakes 41 00:02:10,020 --> 00:02:12,200 that settle on field and paths. 42 00:02:12,600 --> 00:02:16,240 Oh you, before you look around, they sneak in and block the entire driveway. 43 00:02:16,400 --> 00:02:18,240 Can you just go out and take it away before 44 00:02:18,240 --> 00:02:19,780 the mailman comes and slips, and breaks his arm. 45 00:02:20,060 --> 00:02:21,380 Av, my arm. 46 00:02:21,400 --> 00:02:22,700 Ouch, ouch, ouch. 47 00:02:22,860 --> 00:02:25,780 Now they have to see if they want to carry the Christmas. There. 48 00:02:25,880 --> 00:02:30,380 Then I have a nasty one for them, from my insurance company. 49 00:02:31,380 --> 00:02:32,960 And I also have a little greeting from the 50 00:02:33,060 --> 00:02:35,660 credit union, on the occasion of the birthday. 51 00:02:35,980 --> 00:02:37,940 - Damn... - ... Bingo. 52 00:02:38,520 --> 00:02:41,360 And should we do something about those black footprints. 53 00:02:41,480 --> 00:02:42,900 They look terrible. 54 00:02:43,100 --> 00:02:45,000 The whole neighborhood has started talking about you. 55 00:02:47,820 --> 00:02:51,520 If you want to listen to good advice, I think you should move. 56 00:02:52,060 --> 00:02:55,440 - Where should we move to? - Just over there. 57 00:02:55,540 --> 00:02:56,840 The mail has to go out. 58 00:02:56,980 --> 00:02:59,380 are you friendly with the birds of sky 59 00:02:59,580 --> 00:03:00,580 Berit. 60 00:03:00,660 --> 00:03:02,960 Look me straight in the eyes. 61 00:03:03,240 --> 00:03:05,460 - Are you the one who had black craftsmen? - Flemming. 62 00:03:06,040 --> 00:03:07,620 I might as well tell you straight. 63 00:03:07,780 --> 00:03:09,460 It was a plumber. 64 00:03:09,800 --> 00:03:11,640 Was it a plumber? 65 00:03:11,700 --> 00:03:14,100 Oh no, Berit. That's the worst. 66 00:03:14,640 --> 00:03:15,660 Do you know what this means? 67 00:03:15,740 --> 00:03:18,060 This means that the entire fridge is ripped from sliced meat. 68 00:03:18,100 --> 00:03:20,600 I know, but what should I do? 69 00:03:21,020 --> 00:03:23,200 What pleasure do one have of a hot tub 70 00:03:23,300 --> 00:03:25,380 if you can't get rid of the water. 71 00:03:25,620 --> 00:03:27,000 Flemming. 72 00:03:27,260 --> 00:03:29,480 Can you feel something in the air? 73 00:03:30,320 --> 00:03:32,820 - Something invisible? - Yes. 74 00:03:33,360 --> 00:03:36,020 It's strange. It smells like something from the province. 75 00:03:36,140 --> 00:03:39,460 I suddenly need to do something spontaneous and different. 76 00:03:39,740 --> 00:03:41,940 Come on. Shouldn't we just skip breakfast and go out 77 00:03:42,080 --> 00:03:44,960 and do something for some other people, huh? Oh, Flemming. 78 00:03:45,120 --> 00:03:47,020 I suddenly feel so warm inside. 79 00:03:47,520 --> 00:03:48,820 - Warm? - Yes. 80 00:03:48,980 --> 00:03:51,040 Do you also have tickles in the throat and throbbing pain in the temple, 81 00:03:51,040 --> 00:03:53,340 and the flickering in the eyes? Hope it's not a virus. 82 00:03:53,420 --> 00:03:56,900 No, it is now soon such an inexplicable feeling 83 00:03:56,900 --> 00:03:58,920 of some joy of life and harmony. 84 00:03:59,220 --> 00:04:01,640 Well, my God, it doesn't matter what it's called. As long as it passes. 85 00:04:06,700 --> 00:04:08,700 What does someone like that know about Christmas? 86 00:04:09,080 --> 00:04:10,860 Such a bunch of amateurs. 87 00:04:11,980 --> 00:04:13,900 Oh, I don't know what's happening with me today. 88 00:04:13,980 --> 00:04:15,940 I just feel like so sorrowless 89 00:04:16,040 --> 00:04:18,180 and light hearted and so... 90 00:04:18,180 --> 00:04:20,740 - Cocky? - Yes, enormously, then... 91 00:04:21,000 --> 00:04:22,700 And emotionally involved? 92 00:04:22,700 --> 00:04:24,180 You can guarantee I know it. 93 00:04:24,400 --> 00:04:27,460 But is that even realistic, Berit? Can you manage it? 94 00:04:27,560 --> 00:04:29,440 - Isn't it over in some dilemma? - I don't know. 95 00:04:29,460 --> 00:04:32,500 I just know that everything just suddenly stands in such a golden... 96 00:04:32,900 --> 00:04:33,840 Radiant glow? 97 00:04:34,000 --> 00:04:35,920 It's always like that, right before you get divorced. 98 00:04:36,100 --> 00:04:38,900 And then you stand there with a lot of fried twists that don't get eaten. 99 00:04:39,020 --> 00:04:40,300 I know the ride. 100 00:04:40,440 --> 00:04:42,200 No, Berit, open your eyes. 101 00:04:42,420 --> 00:04:45,620 After all, you know what happens when you let your emotions run amok. 102 00:04:46,060 --> 00:04:50,060 What happens then? It simply happens that... 103 00:04:50,120 --> 00:04:53,180 - The sleeves gets too long. - No, that is. 104 00:04:53,840 --> 00:04:56,240 You could have told me that. 105 00:05:02,040 --> 00:05:03,540 Oh, Ruth. 106 00:05:03,600 --> 00:05:05,960 I suddenly think it all looks so black. 107 00:05:06,060 --> 00:05:08,220 It's not just the craftsmen and the underwear. 108 00:05:08,280 --> 00:05:10,600 It is also the future and coffee. 109 00:05:11,400 --> 00:05:13,500 Maybe it's just me being stupid. 110 00:05:13,700 --> 00:05:16,900 No, Flemming, you are not alone. 111 00:05:17,000 --> 00:05:20,660 There, it can't be any use if you let yourself get upset 112 00:05:20,760 --> 00:05:24,140 like this every time your colleague has a birthday. 113 00:05:24,280 --> 00:05:26,280 If you have problems, just say hello from Quick. 114 00:05:26,380 --> 00:05:28,240 They all know me. 115 00:05:28,320 --> 00:05:31,740 No, Quick. Q-U-I-C-K. Quick. 116 00:05:32,480 --> 00:05:34,300 No bother, you. Bye. 117 00:05:35,340 --> 00:05:36,900 Oh, he didn't know me. 118 00:05:37,340 --> 00:05:39,360 Well, shall we never have some lunch, you old man. 119 00:05:39,860 --> 00:05:41,900 Are you fresh? You play out. 120 00:05:50,080 --> 00:05:52,080 Just ass. 121 00:05:52,420 --> 00:05:54,880 Nothing here, nothing there. 122 00:05:59,600 --> 00:06:01,480 And then we watch thoroughly. 123 00:06:01,660 --> 00:06:04,340 Omalam, bamalem, and Quick can just do that, right? 124 00:06:07,760 --> 00:06:10,580 Quick's luxury medister. 125 00:06:13,560 --> 00:06:16,180 Don't be sad about that, Flemming. 126 00:06:17,000 --> 00:06:20,160 It's so nice to be frugal. 127 00:06:21,080 --> 00:06:24,680 Now listen, old boy. This, it just doesn't work anymore, man. 128 00:06:24,900 --> 00:06:26,160 I can see there is something wrong. 129 00:06:26,520 --> 00:06:28,900 I can see you are registered as a bad payer. 130 00:06:29,520 --> 00:06:31,460 I can see your account is locked. 131 00:06:32,460 --> 00:06:36,280 I can see you had your tonsils removed at nine years old. 132 00:06:36,300 --> 00:06:38,860 - Where can you see that? - There. 133 00:06:40,760 --> 00:06:44,660 And that is also why I have a suggestion for you. 134 00:06:45,160 --> 00:06:47,180 Under four eyes. 135 00:06:47,720 --> 00:06:49,760 Now listen here. 136 00:06:50,400 --> 00:06:54,260 I have some clients here... 137 00:06:54,560 --> 00:06:58,720 who simply are so shy, they won't even tell their names. 138 00:06:59,820 --> 00:07:03,940 All you have to do is put your stamp there. 139 00:07:04,720 --> 00:07:09,720 Then I will give you this in return. 140 00:07:12,160 --> 00:07:14,360 - What exactly is that? - That there. 141 00:07:14,820 --> 00:07:16,180 It's like just a fraud. 142 00:07:16,800 --> 00:07:19,380 - Is it a fraud? - Come now. 143 00:07:19,940 --> 00:07:21,620 You'll feel so good afterwards. 144 00:07:22,240 --> 00:07:24,900 God and every man does it. 145 00:07:25,760 --> 00:07:27,440 At least every man. 146 00:07:27,880 --> 00:07:29,420 No. Get away from me. 147 00:07:29,880 --> 00:07:32,280 Away from my life with your Mephisto sausage. 148 00:07:32,680 --> 00:07:34,560 Quite so, I'm poor, but I'm honest. 149 00:07:38,800 --> 00:07:42,820 So Flemming, where must it be something of a burden? 150 00:07:42,820 --> 00:07:46,160 - Tell me something more. - Yes, you understand. 151 00:07:50,980 --> 00:07:55,440 I have dreamed of gold and marble tiles, 152 00:07:56,240 --> 00:07:59,680 since I became a registered accountant 153 00:08:00,640 --> 00:08:02,520 the others worked black, 154 00:08:03,040 --> 00:08:05,320 I never did that 155 00:08:05,480 --> 00:08:07,360 I've just sat on my ass and turned 156 00:08:07,460 --> 00:08:09,460 my back to the other people's shit 157 00:08:10,380 --> 00:08:14,320 but the inscription that is to be put on my grave 158 00:08:14,320 --> 00:08:16,780 is that advice my little son shall have in legacy; 159 00:08:17,640 --> 00:08:21,180 you must never, never, never take a day off, 160 00:08:22,400 --> 00:08:26,440 you will soon have something more to tear into 161 00:08:27,460 --> 00:08:32,360 and when the birds chirp, you must let them chirp on 162 00:08:32,700 --> 00:08:36,900 and then sit and chirp about the value of your property 163 00:08:37,260 --> 00:08:42,120 if you are pacing and looking for the meaning of life, 164 00:08:42,120 --> 00:08:45,940 can you find it in your credit union, 165 00:08:46,840 --> 00:08:49,200 just follow The Golden Rule 166 00:08:49,500 --> 00:08:53,520 if you want a bubble pool, you should never, 167 00:08:53,920 --> 00:08:57,700 never, never celebrate Christmas. 168 00:09:02,300 --> 00:09:04,160 So, stop with all that baking stuff. 169 00:09:04,380 --> 00:09:06,160 All that has nothing to do with Christmas at all. 170 00:09:06,500 --> 00:09:08,860 It is something that is bigger and more beautiful. 171 00:09:08,960 --> 00:09:11,500 - How about this one? - No, I said. 172 00:09:11,580 --> 00:09:13,540 - Who will be happy with all that food? - I do. 173 00:09:13,720 --> 00:09:17,000 - No, you don't. - They all give fat. 174 00:09:17,100 --> 00:09:20,880 - They do? - Yes, when we are healthy 175 00:09:21,040 --> 00:09:22,360 and fit and in our good mood. 176 00:09:22,580 --> 00:09:24,100 - We don't have that either. - Yes, we have. 177 00:09:25,060 --> 00:09:27,360 Was there anything I could tempt you with? 178 00:09:27,400 --> 00:09:29,880 - I would like to look at such a... - No, thanks. 179 00:09:30,120 --> 00:09:31,980 We're just looking. We'll manage. 180 00:09:32,340 --> 00:09:35,480 Well, head up and legs down, as they say. 181 00:09:35,860 --> 00:09:38,760 - We can't complain. - They don't have any money. 182 00:09:39,740 --> 00:09:42,060 So we pretty much manage. 183 00:09:42,520 --> 00:09:45,860 Certainly you aren't, I can see that. 184 00:09:46,120 --> 00:09:49,400 - Where can you see that? - I can see that right there. 185 00:09:50,300 --> 00:09:54,880 You see, they are actually the most registered accountant I ever have met. 186 00:09:55,080 --> 00:09:58,560 Shall we clap? 187 00:09:58,980 --> 00:10:01,520 Well Fleming, you're famous. 188 00:10:01,600 --> 00:10:03,640 How proud I am of you. 189 00:10:03,920 --> 00:10:05,520 Well, yes, you do the best you can. 190 00:10:06,640 --> 00:10:09,060 In fact, they are so famous that we will give them credit, 191 00:10:10,060 --> 00:10:14,160 if they just want to be nice and sign their autograph. 192 00:10:15,580 --> 00:10:18,140 - ("WATCH OUT- MORTGAGE DEED") - There. 193 00:10:21,880 --> 00:10:24,340 Flemming, how exciting it is. 194 00:10:24,620 --> 00:10:28,220 Suddenly it dawns on me why the two of us never ever have been able to enjoy ourselves together. 195 00:10:28,560 --> 00:10:31,060 We simply lacked all the prerequisites. 196 00:10:31,980 --> 00:10:36,440 Both a spray nozzle, yes it's a ball of spray, 197 00:10:36,440 --> 00:10:41,340 and a rolling pin, and a fried twist spur, and bird seeds, 198 00:10:41,820 --> 00:10:46,660 and some glossy paper, and four cubits more. 199 00:10:47,060 --> 00:10:49,360 So now it will be Christmas, Flemming. 200 00:10:49,420 --> 00:10:52,320 It's going to be such a mess, this isn't an open-air museum. 201 00:10:52,500 --> 00:10:56,140 Just try to feel how the atmosphere just spreads. 202 00:11:07,250 --> 00:11:09,790 - Doesn't an instruction manual accompany it? - Shh. 203 00:11:15,480 --> 00:11:17,440 Not a damn thing is happening. 204 00:11:17,640 --> 00:11:19,300 Sure, it does. 205 00:11:20,400 --> 00:11:23,800 The days gets shorter and time flies, 206 00:11:23,900 --> 00:11:25,280 and suddenly you have to go to bed. 207 00:11:29,240 --> 00:11:30,660 Do it yourself? 208 00:11:30,740 --> 00:11:33,780 Berit, it doesn't say it'll do by itself, it says do it yourself. 209 00:11:34,440 --> 00:11:36,200 So, we also have to figure out what 210 00:11:36,200 --> 00:11:37,900 the children should get for Christmas presents. 211 00:11:38,080 --> 00:11:40,340 - The children? - Yes, you know, Kim and Louise 212 00:11:40,440 --> 00:11:43,660 ages seven and nine respectively. 213 00:11:43,900 --> 00:11:47,580 Louise, isn't she the little one with the hair and the teeth? 214 00:11:51,740 --> 00:11:55,900 Berit, maybe we should go ahead and give her two braces. 215 00:11:56,080 --> 00:11:58,260 Oh yes, Flemming. 216 00:11:59,280 --> 00:12:02,440 One for the hair, and one for the teeth. 217 00:12:07,280 --> 00:12:12,440 --- Subtitles by Essery. 2025. ---