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 sleet, 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 00:01:51,100 --> 00:01:53,320 It's show time, folks. 25 00:01:54,380 --> 00:01:56,900 Flemming? 26 00:01:57,180 --> 00:01:58,700 Flemming! 27 00:01:58,840 --> 00:02:00,480 Tell me, what are you doing? 28 00:02:00,740 --> 00:02:02,480 What do you think? 29 00:02:03,340 --> 00:02:05,580 Tell me, are you looking in the mirror? 30 00:02:06,260 --> 00:02:09,850 There's really not time for that today, because today we really have to have 31 00:02:10,060 --> 00:02:13,520 shaken up and mowed out, pooh out and 32 00:02:14,020 --> 00:02:16,060 beaten some carpets and 33 00:02:16,260 --> 00:02:19,640 and drill some... holes. 34 00:02:20,260 --> 00:02:22,640 And screw some... nails in, 35 00:02:24,640 --> 00:02:26,960 and change some bed sheets. 36 00:02:27,400 --> 00:02:31,300 - There you are. - Hi Berit, you old cloud pump. 37 00:02:31,520 --> 00:02:32,960 Was it a good Christmas dinner? 38 00:02:33,100 --> 00:02:36,480 If you just want to look at all these clothes, 39 00:02:36,580 --> 00:02:39,240 you just sacked the closet up with 40 00:02:39,340 --> 00:02:41,800 and figure out what you use, and what you don't. 41 00:02:42,320 --> 00:02:45,480 While I just slip down and wipe the kitchen cupboard off. 42 00:02:45,660 --> 00:02:47,920 Well, my God, there must be something you can throw out. 43 00:02:48,060 --> 00:02:53,400 For example, that hideous, thin-shit-colored cardigan that your mother stretched. 44 00:02:53,800 --> 00:02:57,780 - My mother? - Ah, you know, the one who is the little busybody with 45 00:02:57,860 --> 00:03:01,020 the unframed glasses and the preconceived notions. 46 00:03:01,700 --> 00:03:03,340 If you just want to do the dishes. 47 00:03:04,280 --> 00:03:05,960 No, nothing will come of it. 48 00:03:06,520 --> 00:03:08,240 I have touched my last glass. 49 00:03:08,380 --> 00:03:10,520 If there just was a small piece of bread. 50 00:03:13,940 --> 00:03:15,600 There. And sort. 51 00:03:21,940 --> 00:03:23,660 Oops you, it's not just any cardigan. 52 00:03:23,800 --> 00:03:27,200 It's a thick one. An excellent, nice, winter one. 53 00:03:27,480 --> 00:03:29,060 It is practical to have one like this when 54 00:03:29,060 --> 00:03:31,600 you have to lie here on the sofa and relax. 55 00:03:31,700 --> 00:03:35,960 I also think that we soon should throw ourselves into a reupholstering, Flemming. 56 00:03:35,980 --> 00:03:37,660 A reupholstery? 57 00:03:39,160 --> 00:03:41,680 - Yes, come on. - Oh no, Berit. 58 00:03:41,880 --> 00:03:44,880 If it's something with plastic surgery, I hardly can endure it. 59 00:03:45,720 --> 00:03:47,840 You have to go to the gym. 60 00:03:48,880 --> 00:03:51,060 Oh, look at that little sparrow. 61 00:03:51,420 --> 00:03:53,660 It is oh, so joyous. 62 00:03:54,960 --> 00:03:56,980 Can we get some peace and quiet! 63 00:03:58,880 --> 00:04:00,020 It was good you came. 64 00:04:00,140 --> 00:04:03,200 Because we have some problems with him, so... 65 00:04:04,280 --> 00:04:07,300 Flemming, can you just be nice and play with your 66 00:04:07,300 --> 00:04:09,580 thigh muscles over there while I talk to the lady, will you? 67 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:12,120 That was fine. There. 68 00:04:12,160 --> 00:04:14,580 Don't you want to sit down? 69 00:04:15,779 --> 00:04:17,360 Just say it. 70 00:04:17,560 --> 00:04:19,380 I can... I can take it. 71 00:04:19,779 --> 00:04:21,860 I can take everything. 72 00:04:22,360 --> 00:04:24,100 I can also take a chair. 73 00:04:26,060 --> 00:04:27,580 Let me hear? 74 00:04:27,640 --> 00:04:30,760 I hardly know where to end and where to begin. 75 00:04:33,920 --> 00:04:35,820 It is not easy for us humans. 76 00:04:36,460 --> 00:04:41,100 No, it's not easy for us humans to... 77 00:04:42,280 --> 00:04:43,820 Well yes, run slalom. 78 00:04:44,240 --> 00:04:46,620 And no one has promised us that it will be. 79 00:04:47,460 --> 00:04:51,420 And especially not in Val d'Isère, where it's cold at the top. 80 00:04:52,420 --> 00:04:53,260 I understand. 81 00:04:53,360 --> 00:04:57,300 So they should perhaps consider waiting a year. 82 00:04:57,380 --> 00:05:01,840 They could perhaps start with a little folk dance, or a little lighter cleaning. 83 00:05:02,140 --> 00:05:03,960 He is not mature to do this at all. 84 00:05:04,200 --> 00:05:07,520 And they should be happy if they can get him all the way around the Christmas tree. 85 00:05:07,740 --> 00:05:11,560 And then he also ruins it for everyone else, and between us... 86 00:05:11,680 --> 00:05:15,620 we don't care for too much about home knitting. 87 00:05:22,480 --> 00:05:24,800 Do you realize what this is about? 88 00:05:25,020 --> 00:05:26,700 It's about freedom. 89 00:05:26,820 --> 00:05:29,300 It's your life. It's your Christmas break. 90 00:05:30,080 --> 00:05:31,640 And this, this is yours. 91 00:05:31,740 --> 00:05:33,640 This is your luxury hotel. See here. 92 00:05:33,980 --> 00:05:35,780 And that, that's your ski suit. 93 00:05:36,460 --> 00:05:38,540 And that's your bouillabaisse. 94 00:05:38,700 --> 00:05:40,420 And that's your gruyere cheese. 95 00:05:40,760 --> 00:05:42,400 And this, these are the Gordon's. 96 00:05:42,620 --> 00:05:45,620 It's me. This is your divorce attorney. 97 00:05:46,600 --> 00:05:48,500 And what is that? 98 00:05:48,600 --> 00:05:50,960 A thin shit-colored cardigan. 99 00:05:51,020 --> 00:05:52,640 This is your current husband. 100 00:05:53,140 --> 00:05:54,980 Shouldn't you soon go and think about your next one? 101 00:05:55,100 --> 00:05:57,020 Berit, where are we going now? 102 00:05:57,140 --> 00:05:59,460 - Shall we go down to the sausage truck? - No! 103 00:05:59,760 --> 00:06:01,380 After all, it's almost Christmas. 104 00:06:02,060 --> 00:06:04,200 - No, no, you. - Yes, I say. 105 00:06:04,380 --> 00:06:07,740 They both end up down here. Just wait and see. 106 00:06:08,440 --> 00:06:10,840 They are not motivated to celebrate Christmas at all. 107 00:06:11,960 --> 00:06:13,740 - (SAFE NUMBERS.) - Can you see this one? 108 00:06:14,040 --> 00:06:15,500 It works every time. 109 00:06:15,660 --> 00:06:17,880 - What kind of thing is that? - Just look. 110 00:06:20,880 --> 00:06:22,820 - CHILDREN! - CHILDREN? 111 00:06:28,500 --> 00:06:30,560 What the hell man, it's a swindle. 112 00:06:31,300 --> 00:06:33,900 - It is no more swindle than that. - Where? 113 00:06:34,220 --> 00:06:35,740 Yes, over in the supermarket. 114 00:06:35,860 --> 00:06:38,360 No, I said. What are we going to do with it? 115 00:06:38,940 --> 00:06:40,460 We should be embarrassed, we should. 116 00:06:40,520 --> 00:06:44,220 We just have so many things in advance, that just lie there and getting bigger. 117 00:06:44,300 --> 00:06:46,700 Berit, have you seen that bummer boy? 118 00:06:46,880 --> 00:06:48,220 No, I haven't. 119 00:06:49,240 --> 00:06:53,020 We must learn to prioritize and concentrate on the essentials in life. 120 00:06:53,300 --> 00:06:57,160 So, for example, notice boards and some ring binders. 121 00:06:58,200 --> 00:06:59,460 Some plastic index folders. 122 00:07:00,320 --> 00:07:02,800 And some black garbage bags. 123 00:07:04,220 --> 00:07:06,540 Berit, there also have to some crunch and a little glow... 124 00:07:06,620 --> 00:07:10,520 Yes, and then we would like to look at some empty cardboard boxes. 125 00:07:11,240 --> 00:07:12,440 Completely empty, thank you. 126 00:07:12,440 --> 00:07:14,440 Well, is it with that on? 127 00:07:14,540 --> 00:07:15,980 Do we have no friends at all? 128 00:07:16,160 --> 00:07:17,660 Yes, of course it doesn't concern me. 129 00:07:18,200 --> 00:07:21,240 He, who has enough, can be content, as they say. 130 00:07:21,820 --> 00:07:23,080 Shall we end there? 131 00:07:24,160 --> 00:07:25,980 Wouldn't that be a shame? 132 00:07:26,500 --> 00:07:28,680 Hand on heart. 133 00:07:28,700 --> 00:07:31,020 I think it is something alternative. 134 00:07:31,420 --> 00:07:32,600 Oh, well, yes. 135 00:07:32,660 --> 00:07:34,240 They are totally on board with that. 136 00:07:34,340 --> 00:07:36,580 You know what, shouldn't I be allowed to offer them... 137 00:07:36,680 --> 00:07:38,400 Such a little dog biscuit. 138 00:07:38,740 --> 00:07:40,380 Just take a few. 139 00:07:40,380 --> 00:07:42,380 You should be allowed to smooch down a little. 140 00:07:42,640 --> 00:07:44,100 It is the weekend after all. 141 00:07:45,520 --> 00:07:47,540 Oh God, that little skin. 142 00:07:47,960 --> 00:07:49,140 And then that shirt. 143 00:07:50,420 --> 00:07:52,960 Next, it will be has to clean up his desk. 144 00:07:54,840 --> 00:07:58,420 Yes, so just put a little system in things, right Flemming? 145 00:07:58,840 --> 00:08:01,380 Yes, and organize it. 146 00:08:01,640 --> 00:08:03,200 And sort it out. 147 00:08:03,540 --> 00:08:06,640 And above all reject with a stern hand. 148 00:08:06,640 --> 00:08:10,540 And then just put your most, most 149 00:08:10,640 --> 00:08:14,920 important thing up on the notice board. 150 00:08:16,160 --> 00:08:17,700 There! 151 00:08:17,900 --> 00:08:21,320 And now that pile over there. 152 00:08:22,100 --> 00:08:25,900 And then the other pile is over there. 153 00:08:26,240 --> 00:08:28,640 Then we shall... get that solved. 154 00:08:31,919 --> 00:08:34,380 Oh God, no. Berit. 155 00:08:34,799 --> 00:08:36,539 Oh no, I must get this solved. 156 00:08:36,840 --> 00:08:39,140 It must be sent off today, it's the due date! 157 00:08:39,179 --> 00:08:41,840 Those sets of self-submissions, they are ten years old. 158 00:08:41,919 --> 00:08:43,360 But that's because I got a reprieve. 159 00:08:43,540 --> 00:08:44,880 Oh no, what do I do now? 160 00:08:45,060 --> 00:08:48,460 You can take a look at this here before I ship it to Sudan. 161 00:08:48,560 --> 00:08:49,960 It's your old tux. 162 00:08:50,240 --> 00:08:51,980 Is that my old tux? 163 00:08:52,020 --> 00:08:54,520 Yes, it is just, what they are missing down there. 164 00:08:54,960 --> 00:08:57,120 But lord, you couldn't mow around the desert in that outfit. 165 00:08:57,600 --> 00:08:59,600 They may have to, Flemming. 166 00:08:59,600 --> 00:09:03,700 But dear God, it is, after all, a disaster-stricken area. 167 00:09:03,800 --> 00:09:05,280 Berit, this here is too. 168 00:09:05,300 --> 00:09:07,300 You haven't worn it since we got married. 169 00:09:07,600 --> 00:09:09,640 What if I suddenly find myself getting married again? 170 00:09:09,740 --> 00:09:12,680 But, if that's going down there, then this is going too. 171 00:09:12,840 --> 00:09:15,340 No, Flemming, it's my bridal bouquet. 172 00:09:15,460 --> 00:09:16,940 That is something else. 173 00:09:17,320 --> 00:09:19,720 Yes, you never know. 174 00:09:20,360 --> 00:09:21,080 Oh, Flemming. 175 00:09:22,100 --> 00:09:25,820 I'm sorry if I rushed you. And you know what? 176 00:09:25,920 --> 00:09:29,940 That desk, you, it has to be cleared before I get into the kitchen. 177 00:09:35,040 --> 00:09:36,920 There, isn't it beautiful? 178 00:09:37,360 --> 00:09:39,600 Then we need to put these these two numbers together. 179 00:09:40,360 --> 00:09:42,460 The problem is, if it keeps getting 432, 180 00:09:42,660 --> 00:09:44,300 then I end up in Horse Red Prison. 181 00:09:44,460 --> 00:09:46,480 We husbands have nothing but finances in our minds either. 182 00:09:48,380 --> 00:09:50,680 You just have to press that button there. 183 00:09:51,140 --> 00:09:52,990 Then it will only be 422. 184 00:09:54,700 --> 00:09:58,940 Berit, you old ball frame. Where is it now? 185 00:10:00,180 --> 00:10:03,460 No, how practical it is with such a notice board. 186 00:10:05,520 --> 00:10:10,480 We have saved our entire finances and mortgage and Val d'Isère. 187 00:10:13,020 --> 00:10:14,480 There. 188 00:10:14,520 --> 00:10:17,920 Then there got button in that, then we can just defrost it. 189 00:10:18,120 --> 00:10:19,720 Can't we celebrate with this one? 190 00:10:19,720 --> 00:10:22,040 Oh no, look, Berit. 191 00:10:22,280 --> 00:10:26,640 These are the yellow peas my mother gave me for my 40th birthday. 192 00:10:26,800 --> 00:10:28,620 Thanks, I'll take them. 193 00:10:31,140 --> 00:10:33,640 Where are they going? To Sudan or out to the birds? 194 00:10:33,780 --> 00:10:35,080 They just need to get out. 195 00:10:35,800 --> 00:10:36,920 Berit, shouldn't we save them? 196 00:10:37,200 --> 00:10:38,660 There may be others who could benefit from them. 197 00:10:38,740 --> 00:10:39,980 And who would that be? 198 00:10:42,520 --> 00:10:45,080 - Yeah, uh, the kids for example. - The children? 199 00:10:45,160 --> 00:10:48,720 Yes, you know, Kim and Louise, approximately aged seven and... 200 00:10:50,160 --> 00:10:52,240 Well, Flemming, you know what? 201 00:10:52,440 --> 00:10:55,260 I'm sure they'll be allowed to stay up longer tonight. 202 00:10:55,600 --> 00:10:56,940 Do you think? Why do you think so? 203 00:10:57,120 --> 00:10:59,740 There are lights over at the daycare home. 204 00:11:00,740 --> 00:11:03,240 Berit, I suddenly get so sentimental. 205 00:11:07,460 --> 00:11:09,180 You, Berit. 206 00:11:09,300 --> 00:11:11,360 By the way, what did you do with those self returns? 207 00:11:11,680 --> 00:11:13,020 You haven't gotten around to throwing them away, have you? 208 00:11:13,160 --> 00:11:14,540 Can't we talk about it tomorrow? 209 00:11:14,760 --> 00:11:16,540 No, you, they should be sent today. 210 00:11:16,540 --> 00:11:19,520 Unless you insist that I should celebrate Christmas at Horered Prison? 211 00:11:22,020 --> 00:11:23,940 No, Flemming, that is. 212 00:11:25,920 --> 00:11:27,160 So they're not here? 213 00:11:27,480 --> 00:11:29,480 Yes, but then I guess I sent them. 214 00:11:30,280 --> 00:11:32,100 Oh, oh, thank God. 215 00:11:32,680 --> 00:11:35,840 Think, I got all whoosh, I just thought... 216 00:11:36,500 --> 00:11:37,500 To Sudan. 217 00:11:37,680 --> 00:11:39,920 Oh, then I'm immediately completely calm here. 218 00:11:40,840 --> 00:11:42,820 To Sudan? 219 00:11:45,840 --> 00:11:51,820 --- Subtitles by Essery. 2025. ---