Those Wacky Finns

I get the feeling that the life of a member of the EU assembly ought to be more fun than this.

http://www.economist.com/blogs/certainideasofeurope/2007/09/surviving_a_plenary_tuesday.cfm

And this? Eh?
"The producer of the radio programme calls me to check that I am awake, at least physically. I brief her on the latest developments on the distribution of seats in the European Parliament. She promises to call me back at 7.15. I brush my enormous teeth."

 

Sounds like Canadian Parliament.

 

Better late than never.

 

Actually, this guy's in charge of the cheese.





These two are in charge of drinks.

 

God, I need a drink.

 

The most mystifying thing about Finland to me is why its been a hotbed of Formula One talent since Keke Rosberg came up in the 70s, continuing through Mika Hakkinen, to the present day with Kimi Raikkonen. There have been several other lesser lights.

There are few tracks there, none of F1 caliber, and it's cold as fuck. There is no logical reason for it.



"Madness ... MADNESS!"