A humorous petition circulating in Denmark proposes buying the state of California, playfully referencing Donald Trump's past attempts to acquire Greenland. The petition, aiming to 'bring hygge to Hollywood,' imagines Disneyland rebranded as 'Hans Christian Andersenland' and Los Angeles transformed into 'Løs Ångeles.' While the petition acknowledges its fantastical nature, it highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding Greenland's sovereignty.
A light-hearted petition has been launched in Denmark to buy the state of California after Donald Trump expressed his desire to take over Greenland . The petition, which playfully promises to 'bring hygge to Hollywood,' asks: 'Have you ever looked at a map and thought: 'You know what Denmark needs? More sunshine, palm trees, and roller skates?' Well, we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make that dream a reality.
' The petition's website claimed to have garnered over 200,000 signatures by Wednesday lunchtime, although the duration of its operation remains unclear. The petition further elaborates: 'It is in the national interest to promote the extraordinary heritage of our Nation, so California will become New Denmark.' Under their proposed plan, Disneyland would be rebranded as 'Hans Christian Andersenland.' 'Mickey Mouse in a Viking helmet? Yes, please,' the petition declares. Promising to dispatch 'Lego executives and the cast of Borgen' to finalize the deal, the petition to transform Los Angeles into 'Løs Ångeles' adds that 'rule of law, universal health care, and fact-based politics might apply.' Of course, every petition requires some fine print, and it is discreetly located at the bottom: 'Disclaimer: This campaign is 100% real... in our dreams.' There's also a financial target set at 'one trillion dollars (give or take a few billion).' According to the site, this would necessitate 'just 200,000 kroner (£22,335) from every Dane.' The petition stems from Donald Trump's previous endeavors during his presidency to acquire Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory and a vast, mineral-rich Arctic island. In 2019, Trump canceled a trip to Denmark after Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's perceived 'nasty' response to his Greenland acquisition proposal, sparking a diplomatic controversy. Before commencing his second term, Trump indicated he wouldn't rule out using military force to seize control of the island, deeming it crucial to US national security. Last month, at a joint press conference in Copenhagen, Frederiksen and Greenland's Prime Minister, Mute B Egede, refuted Trump's plan. Egede stated: 'Greenland is for the Greenlandic people. We do not want to be Danish, we do not want to be American. We want to be Greenlandic.
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