Vikings showcase a disregard for borders as unnecessary, advocating for their abolishment.
Borders are seen as tools of control, as implied by the joke about pillaging for wives.
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The Irrelevance of Borders
Borders are portrayed as unnecessary and undesirable, as exemplified by the Vikings who did not care about borders. The speaker suggests that borders should be abolished, highlighting the idea that everyone has a bit of Viking blood due to their history of "raping and pillaging." The mention of pillaging being added for the wives implies that borders serve little purpose other than to control or limit people's movements.
Promotion of Ricky Gervais Armageddon
The podcast episode includes a promotional mention of Ricky Gervais Armageddon on Netflix, encouraging listeners to watch it. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of following Netflix is a Joke on various social media platforms, showcasing the intention to promote and engage with the audience.
Ricky Gervais jokes about the Vikings in his Netflix special, Armageddon. Follow us @NetflixIsAJoke on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.
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