Reykjavík Grapevine - 05.07.2013, Page 4

Hello,
We are Americans, and we wanted
to post a comment, but even though I
was "logged into" Yahoo, it wouldn't let
me post it.
Can you post this as a comment
for me, or as a Letter to the Editor?
Thanks!

See below:
ICELAND is the BEST PLACE for
Edward Snowden, and, if this tiny, lit-
tle country stands up to just one-half
the bullies in our American govern-
ment, because that's all it is, knowing
that it's just the politicians but not the
American people who are hateful to-
wards Snowden, then, Icelanders can
know that they have the SUPPORT of
the ENTIRE WORLD, plus the foreign
governments such as Russia, South
America, China, and others.
To give you even more courage, the
American government wouldn't DARE
do anything to Iceland, or they'd face
the WRATH of the ENTIRE WORLD.
So, if there is any hesitation, Ice-
landers, STOP!
Edward Snowden can hide out all
over Iceland without being found by
the CIA. Plus, Icelanders will be on
the lookout for NON-SPEAKING CIA
goons, and turn them in!
I pray for the Christians in Iceland,
and ALL the good people living there,
to support Edward Snowden's citizen-
ship, as he would fit into your culture
the best, be safest there, and would be a
good addition to your population.
Besides, the charge of "espionage"
means giving classified information
to an enemy, and all Snowden did was
give the information to the American
people. So, are we the "enemy" now?

Laura & Carl Pivonka
USA
Dear Laura & Carl Pivonka from
the USA,
Yeah, our comment system dis-
criminates against non-Facebook
users, but this will all change soon
with our new website, which is
coming soon! It was supposed to
launch before our birthday on June
13, but you know how these things
go. It’s like remodeling a house. It
always takes way longer than the
contractor tells you it’s going to
take and eventually you wind up
moving in without kitchen.
But it’s coming! And it’s a good
thing considering the CIA is spying
on all of our social media activ-
ity. That Snowden, he really did
us all a favour, huh? That’s what
our Minister of the Interior says
anyways. Since you wrote us, he’s
reportedly applied for asylum in
Iceland and intends to apply in a
whole bunch of other countries.
We’re not sure if Iceland is his best
bet, but if it is, dear Icelandic gov-
ernment, here’s a letter of support
from a nice American couple.
Thank you!
The Grapevine
Hi,

As promised [when he called our office].
I am sending you some pictures from a 1
year old bachelor party.
They were taken on May 19th, 2012,
it was a saturday.
I met the group that day on my last
full day in Reykjavik, one day before re-
turning to my country, The Netherlands.
It was fun to speak with them, and
one of the girls challenged me to pro-
nounce some Icelandic words. Well, I
tried to pronounce Eyafjallajokul.............
(or something like that) but the only re-
action was: nice try, but we don’t know
what you are talking about.
What I ask from you: could you
please make an article with the pictures
I will send to you now, hoping that the
girls involved will recognize them-
selves?
I really don’t know how long the
group was having this party already,
and in what ‘’condition’’ they were at
that moment. But starting early in the
afternoon, I think that tey still kwew
what they were doing and what they
were saying.
My name is Jos Meijers,
I live in the Netherlands
I would appreciate it if you will let
me know IF these girls react on the ar-
ticle made by you, and if they do: what
their reaction will be.
If possible, I would appreciate a copy
of the 5. July issue of the Grapevine
Magazine.
Many regards from Maastricht
Hmmm… Okay, here it goes!
Say your piece, voice your opinion, send
your letters to: letters@grapevine.is
Sour grapes & stuff
MOST AWESOME LETTER
YOUR PRIZE FOR THAT MOST AWESOME LETTER OF YOURS IS:
AN ICELANDIC LAMB MEAL FOR TWO AT HRESSINGARSKÁLINN (HRESSÓ)
Dear reader. We love you very much, especially those of you that write us letters all
the time. In fact we love you so much that we keep trying to reward you somehow
for writing us those letters. They entertain us, and they keep us informed of what
our readers think. That is a pretty great deal. Now. Whoever wrote this issue’s MOST
AWESOME LETTER gets a prize. And it’s a pretty great one. Like this delicious meal
of ICELANDIC LAMB FOR TWO AT HRESSÓ, that our winner can treat themselves
and a date to! And may we say that Hressó do a really tasty job cooking up our local
mountain-roamers. Lucky, lucky winner! And if you for some reason didn’t write this
issue’s MOST AWESOME LETTER, you can always try again later.
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Höfðatorg Tower. Groundfloor.
Opening hours:
Sun.-Wed. 11.00 – 22.00
Thu.-Sat. 11.00 – 24.00
Reservations:
Tel: 575 7575
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BE SQUARE
AND BE THERE
Gullfoss and Geysir are surely a must-see in Iceland,
but neither is something you eat. That's why we have
15 brilliant and creative hamburgers at
the Hamburger Factory.
Located on the groundfloor of the highest tower
of Reykjavík, and on the groundfloor of the historic
Hotel Kea in Akureyri, the Hamburger Factory has
been packed with burger-craving customers since it's
opening in april 2010. Among the regulars is Iceland's
best known fisherman, Eric Clapton.
Attention: Our hamburger buns are not round.
They are square. Does it taste better? You tell us.
HOW TO GET THERE
SOME TIPS ON HOW TO GET TO US WHILE LOOKING COOL AND LOCAL
From that point on you are in good hands.
Be there or be square!
“Íslenska Hamborgarafabrikkan, takk”
(„The Icelandic Hamburger Factory, please“)
This is what you say to the taxi driver
or when asking locals for directions:
“Sælar! Hvað er að frétta”
(Hello! What‘s up)
When you arrive you tell the waiter:
“Ég er þokkalega svangur,
get ég fengið hamborgara”
(I‘m quite hungry, can I get a hamburger)
The Hamburger Factory Akureyri
Kea Hotel. Groundfloor.
The Hamburger Factory
has two restaurants in Iceland.
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