153 | Why Danes Say the F-Word Around Kids (And No One Cares) — What Are You Doing in Denmark?

Why is the F-word everywhere in Denmark - even around kids? Derek and Brooke unpack one of the biggest culture shocks for expats, from parenting dilemmas to why the word just doesn’t mean the same thing here.

From hearing it in schoolyards, on the radio, and even at kids’ events… to navigating it as a parent, this conversation explores what happens when language, culture, and values collide.

In this episode:

Why the F-word doesn’t carry the same weight in Denmark
The role of English as a second language
Subtitles vs dubbing and how media shapes language
Parenting in a culture where swearing is everywhere
Danish vs American attitudes toward “appropriate” language
A practical (and funny) guide to Danish swear words
A special cameo from Conrad's Danglish 1 comedy special

If you’re raising kids in Denmark or just trying to understand Danish culture, this episode will definitely make you think twice about what words really mean.

➡️ Special thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Cool Accounts ApS: https://bit.ly/4doqdVc

Derek Hartman:

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Brooke Black:

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📺 Watch Conrad's full Danglish Comedy Special (with the cursing joke): https://youtu.be/kgpp1a5Pn3o?si=4seE12n0Um8xrqi8

🎟️ Get tickets for Derek and Conrad's English Stand Up Comedy Show on 26th November ➡️ HERE

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F