I’m norwegian and love our royal family. Especially the King, he is well loved for being down to earth and he has lot of humor and warmth. One of my favorite interviews with him and Queen Sonja was about the opening of a new bridge. King: Yes, that was named after you wasn’t it? Queen: *confused* No it wasn’t. It was named «Troll». King: ……. Exactly. Then they both just laugh 😂

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

I have that clip!! Maybe I should have used it, as they really are the cutest! Thanks for watching!!

@TheAayush17

8 ай бұрын

But he does look scary

@misplacedsouthern1236

8 ай бұрын

I’m American and I’m so impressed with everything about Norway! The People, Royal Family & The Pride in Your Country is amazing. I adore Norway. You truly love in paradise. 🇺🇸🙏❤🌈🇳🇴

@mari97216

6 күн бұрын

@@misplacedsouthern1236that’s so sweet 🥹. So many people hate the monarchy, but within Norway at least most people stand by it. A lot of people just compare us to the british royals.

This was so refreshing! I hope this becomes a new series of introductions to other Royal families, very exciting!

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

I hope so too! Glad you enjoyed it!!

@DeborahWohlfeld

10 ай бұрын

@@RoyalNewsNetwork I did thank you! Did you see the Beano Comic book 85th Anniversary Edition? Top senior British Royals are featured.

@chocciechocchoc1

10 ай бұрын

Totally enjoyed it

You're a lady who keeps her promises, Brittany! I remember the Norwegian lady who asked about their royal family and if you would cover them during a livestream. She'll be over the moon! 👍

OMG, the skit that they did was adorable! I always admired the King and Queen for their love story but the skit and birthday dance are so darn stinking cute and endearing! It's admirable that they don't seem to take themselves too seriously. I'm saving this video for whenever I need a palate cleanser from H and M.

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

Oh good!! I’m so glad! ☺️

Man, that Crown Prince Haakon is a dish, isn't he? Probably the most handsome royal.

@karinorth1203

10 ай бұрын

I remember when Crown Prince Haakon turned 40, it came out that among the other royals in Europe he was called Brad Pitt.

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

He is rather handsome for sure!! Thanks for watching!!

@Jack-py3cv

2 ай бұрын

I think King Fredrik is also very handsome.

As a Norwegian, I must say that we’re not specially fond of Shaman Durek… he is « a piece of work». He’s not very well liked. Let’s hope he disseapear into the sunset. You should check out Crown Princess Mary of Denmarks speach to her husband on his 50 th birthday … its such s loving and beautiful speach…

@Jack-py3cv

3 ай бұрын

A wonderful recommendation. I'm learning Danish and listen to it in both English and Danish. Queen Mary gave a witty, funny and very beautiful tribute to her husband.

Norwegian here, I think you did a good job with the video. 🥰 Of course there could have been a lot more, but that's how it always is. The Norwegian royal house is very young. We were either ruled by Sweden or Denmark for several hundred years. In 1905, King Haakon was elected king of Norway. He was originally a prince of Denmark. We don't have nobility, so no children of princes/princesses get any titles, except for the children of the heir to the throne. 👑

@xhogun8578

10 ай бұрын

The same in the UK. Prince/Princess titles of the UK a royal title normally granted to sons and grandsons of reigning and past British monarchs, together with consort by the letter patent.

@marblehead2500

10 ай бұрын

So why did Brittany say the monarch was against Harald marrying Sonia because she was a “commoner”?

@mockingbird3564

10 ай бұрын

@@marblehead2500 Because that was the way it was at that time.... and now the time has changed! It's as simple as that!

@unnidavidsen3699

10 ай бұрын

@@marblehead2500 Norwegian royals used to marry other royals - not members of nobility. King Olav V married a Swedish princess (his cousin), and King Haakon VII married an English princess (as mentioned in the video - Princess Maud, the daughter of King Edward). I think it best that this practice has ended. There were too many cousins marrying each other...

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

I should have added a bit about that as well! As I did know they’re a rather young royal family, but with deep roots too. Thanks for watching!!

This was so much fun, Brittany! I throughly enjoyed learning about the Norwegian royal family! I did not know any of the facts you mentioned. Loving this! Please cover other families! ❤

@adasalinas9227

9 ай бұрын

Traducir al Español

Ooh this is so great that you're introducing us to the other Royal Houses Brittany! Hopefully you'll be getting some juicy tea on them in the future too as the world tires of H&M.

@susanvanschuyver7900

10 ай бұрын

"Getting some juicy tea on them"? Is that like getting the skinny (which means getting the dirt or gossip like info)? Fun new expression for me. I'm from the United States.

@renekirebornrenekireborn4777

10 ай бұрын

@@susanvanschuyver7900yes 😂

Thank you for information about other royals. So sick of hearing just about Harry and Fraud.

@mockingbird3564

10 ай бұрын

You obviously miss the Martha Louise/ Shaman Durek Verrett + Mette Marit/Epstein- parts in this video? The Norwegian RF are just not newsworthy to to the world, so they keep their scandals very much within the borders. Sadly, it's not possible with the UK RF.

@Dizfan

10 ай бұрын

True...but, I think the reason why everyone likes to hear about them is because of the downfall.

@blueblack3591

10 ай бұрын

Yes we need more,stories from different royals

@Mary-kt3vr

10 ай бұрын

Love the name fraud hilarious

@kathybest6950

9 ай бұрын

That was a evil and just dum,dum,dum,Dumb statement and uncalled for. The norwegian royal family is wonderful and doesn't deserve you bringing your negativity to a video about them.

Great piece, Brittany Queen Sonja of Norway and Queen Margrethe 2. of Denmark have been skiing buddies, for close on 50yrs! Once a year, they find the time and have a woman to woman vacation, in Norway.. It's lovely to see them so relaxed together, with their hair down & in ski suits 😃 ❄️⛷️ hello from Denmark 🌸

@misplacedsouthern1236

8 ай бұрын

They are the kindest, sweetest Royals of all. We love you! 🇺🇸🌈🙏❤🇳🇴

Nice presentation! Here's a quick translation of the sketch: The "reporter" Princess Ingrid asks: -... and Queen Sonja, what are your skills/talent? Princess Märtha Louise/Queen Sonja: I'm so good at planning and preparing.. I'm really really good at planning and organizing. Princess Mette Marit/Princess Astrid: - I love telling family stories. The whole family is very happy that I always do. Princess Märtha Louise/Queen Sonja: -... Yes, it is something that the whole family really appreciates. Princess Mette Marit/ Princess Astrid: - Yes, the whole family always really appreciates when I do.

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

Aww, thank you!! Haha, I bet there’s a rather big inside joke there! So cute to see them do that, it’s so adorable and relatable!☺️

@AnnaLenaGbg

10 ай бұрын

Yes, I think you should also hear the irony in the lines and I guess that NRK (Norwegian television) cut out the lines that "King Harald" had because they considered them too private.@@RoyalNewsNetwork

@misplacedsouthern1236

8 ай бұрын

Thank You! We Americans love Norway! 🇺🇸🙏❤🌈🇳🇴

I love the Norwegian royal family. When ever people comment on King Charles love life. I always point out king Harold’s determination to marry for love.

@misplacedsouthern1236

8 ай бұрын

They are my Favorite Royals! I adore Norway 🇳🇴 You live in paradise. God Bless You 🇺🇸🙏❤🌈🇳🇴

There was an interesting mini series about the Norwegian royal family during WWII featuring the characters of Crown Princess Martha, Crown Prince Olav and their young children Ragnhild, Astrid and Harald. It's called Atlantic Crossing.

@fifermcgee5971

10 ай бұрын

and young prince Harald in "Atlantic Crossing" is now the present King of Norway.

@meeeka

7 ай бұрын

That was SUCH a great film!

Her late Majesty Elizabeth II dis two skits shown on T.V. One was with Daniel Craig when she "parachuted" into the 2012 Olympics and the second with Paddington Bear at the Jubilee. Granted she was solo, but it was fun.

@butterflybeatles

10 ай бұрын

I also love, 'Prince Charles records parody tribute to disastrous 1977 interview'. '

Oh I think the British royal family have a good time when they gather together behind closed doors. I like to imagine it's similar to that spoof Netflix show called, *"The Windsors."* The episode where Catherine decides to do Christmas Dinner at Sandringham all by herself and "Auntie Anne" keeps an eye on her to make sure she sticks to "tradition." I no longer subscribe to Netflix but The Windsors was hilarious. The Brits have a delightful sense of humor. 🏰

The 'shaman' has shades of MM. God help the children.

This was a spectacular video. I love following the other European Royals in addition to the British Royals, but most news outlets only follow the British. Because of that, this video was so very special. You did a great job! Always like to hear about the British , but Harry and Meghan chatter is starting to wear a little thin. This video was so interesting and appreciated. Thanks for the wonderful content. Vickie

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Vickie!!☺️

I love this! Thank you for a fascinating and fun coverage of a different royal family. I like your videos on Harry and Meghan, but you can only watch a slow train wreck in motion for so long before getting a bit bored of the negativity of the situation. So thank you for branching out! I love your videos and your presentation style. Best wishes from Ecuador!

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I thought it would be a fun change of pace!

I went to grad school with Crown Prince Haakon. He was very laid back.

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

Very cool! I think they all seem very laid back and relaxed!!

Morning from the US, thank you for letting us know about the other beautiful Royals😂❤

Crown Prince Haakon experienced California living when he attended University of California Berkeley in the 1990s. He earned his BA degree in Political Science. 🌴 👨‍🎓

Please do more about the European royals. That was so enjoyable and informative

Another fun fact: Martha, Crown Princess of Sweden and her lady-in-waiting were actually initiated into the Delta Zeta sorority at the University of North Dakota during a visit to the upper-Midwest region of the USA (a lot of Norwegian immigrants had settled there) ! I'm pretty sure their names are still on a plaque there!

@misplacedsouthern1236

8 ай бұрын

Interesting! Thank You! 🇺🇸🌈🙏❤🇳🇴

This was so refreshing to see!!! What a fabulous family!!! They know how to have fun!!! Great video!!! 👏🥰👏🥰👏

Fab Britany! Thanks for reporting about one of our Scandinavian royal families❤️🇸🇪

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

More to come!!

Omg, Haakon was my teens crush.. 😄😍 i used to visit Norway for holidays back then.. still really like and follow Norwegian Royal family, they’re so likable, and Ingrid grew up so beautifully

This! THIS! This is the content we need and where you shine, my dear! Thank unindo much for such detailed and fun work! THANK YOU! 😘🙏💕💕💕💕

Love to listen to these kind of video's. Much better than the lives.

Love this! Great to learn about the other Royals. Can’t wait for more!

Wow love these Norwegian back ground stories. Thanks for your show today. Made me smile😊

Norwegian Royal Family is one of my favorites! Thanks for doing this it was wonderful!

Don't know if you will do a video about the Dutch royals. But did you know that King Willem Alexander is a first officer for KLM? He flies for KLM about twice a month. He's been doing so for more than 20 years.

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

I did know that! And yes, we’ll have a whole series of introductory videos on the various royal families in Europe! Thanks for watching!!

I know next to nothing about them, so I'm glad you've made this video 😄 Love your channel! ♥️

That was charming! I'm a first gen American. My Mother was English, & my Father Swedish & German. I love learning about European Royalty. Thanks Honey! 💖

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!!

Loved hearing about other royals!

I'm a Brit - but my absolute fave royal is Queen Rania - she is so beautiful and elegant. And now she is older she STILL looks fantastic. Could you do a video all about her, maybe?

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

I can definitely put that on the list! Thanks for watching!!

@charlottepembroke5446

10 ай бұрын

@@RoyalNewsNetwork Fantastic - that would be great! Love your channel, always interesting and entertaining! xx

That was cool. There are times when even royals don't need to take themselves so seriously and just have a bit of harmless light hearted fun. Imagine if KCIII, Camilla, William and Catherine and their children allow themselves have a bit of fun publicly, how that image would shoot their popularity sky high,

I love thé Norwegians.

I'm Australian and we literally know nothing about the Norwegian Royal Family. Thank you for this lovely insight.

Prince Haakim was at UC Berkeley with my cousin. Nobody knew it until his parents came for graduation. The King and Queen were friendly and down to earth

@missJolie85

10 ай бұрын

It's Haakon ;) It's pronounced Hokon.

This was so entertaining Brittany. I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about the Norwegian royal family. Thank you.🇨🇦

Love this segment !! I would like to recommend the PBS show ‘Atlantic Crossing’ to you all. It is about the king of Norway’s mother and father during WW2. It focuses on the queen who died when she was in her 50’s.

Love, love love this!!! So sick of the Duke & Duchess of Montecito. Please bring us more of these lesser known, but definitely not lesser royals!

OMG, Brittany, this was so fun! I absolutely love the birthday dance and the fact that they can make fun of themselves. Wonderful!🎉😂

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

They’re so laid back and have this effortlessly cool factor! Thanks for watching!!

Great video! Thank you. The Royal family of Norway makes me proud to be Norwegian.

I can't believe that little girl spoke perfect English with no accent.

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

In some Scandinavian schools they apparently learn more about English before their native tongue! Norwegian has some grammatical similarities to English! Thanks for watching!!!

This was great. Thx so much. I enjoyed it so much.

“Atlantic Crossing” a very good historical drama about the Norwegian Royal family during WW2~ highly recommend it!

I knew a little bit about the Norwegian Royal's but nothing like this. You have sparked a whole new interest for me.....Thank You!!!!!

Hello ! Alice Elizabeth Burgess Enhuus here ...( yes I am half Scottish and half Norwegian- which makes like "viking in a kilt !!!) Been following your channel from day one. Liked your input on our Norwegian royal famely- they are - and have always been- low key-and tight knit. You managedd to pronounce all the names correct- Exept for Crownprince Haakon- you do not have the letter Å in english- phonetically it would be better to adresset his name with an O- like Hokon. Hope you visit Norway soon. I could be helpful. Wish you a good week from Norway- all the best- Alice

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

Aww, thank you so much Alice!! That's so helpful about Haakon's name. It helps as I definitely have phonetic problems and even when I listen to the pronunciation quite a bit, I still struggle sometimes. I heard that Norwegian has a close sentence structure to English, so I'd love to learn a bit someday! Thanks for watching!!

@aliceelisabethenhuus8714

10 ай бұрын

@@RoyalNewsNetwork Norwegian is difficult to learrn-no stress- our favouit King was King Olav- I will post you a link,. Harald is super too !

Great video, Brittany!

Thank you for this great video, a happy funy royal family, that birthday dance looks so funny and great, 😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉

Excellent show Brittany! What a fun family.... nothing stuffy there!

Yes, good show. I would love to see a similar program on all the royal families of Europe and even those in Asia and the Middle East.

So wonderful to see a unique Royal Household….Thank you Brittney, as always a wonderful commentary…❤️

Lovely video, Brittany🇳🇴You must come visit us on May 17, on our National day. Big parade of children waving their flags 🇳🇴 The RF watches from the palace balcony 🇳🇴

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

I want to!! Hopefully next year!

Thank you Brittany for a refreshing look at another royal family! Very keen as I will soon have a Norwegian daughter-in-law and would like to learn more about her culture. Only suggestion I have is to show the royal family tree and circle who it is you’re talking about. Start at the top (as you did) and work your way down the line of succession. Great job!

@pjk1714

10 ай бұрын

Congratulations!! Hope the special day goes well.

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Very interesting. Thank you for not talking about the Harkles!

@lilbatz

10 ай бұрын

I'm Whinge and Cringed out.

I love the Norwegian Royal Family, been following them for years. I do not like Martha Louise's new fiance. I can't believe that marriage will go forward.

Lolz@The king's reaction

Wonderful video!! Thank you!!

Thank you so much! This was so good! I remember as Haakon got married to Mette Marit, and I was so much cheering for them! What a lovely family - all of them! Can we please have a short 10 things about the Swedish royal family? They are so sympathetic! Thank you! XX

Well done, Brittany! I’m happy to see this great response on branching out and learning more about other royal families. It made me smile seeing the lighter side of the family and made them more relatable and likable. The BRF could learn a thing or two from their less stuffy royal counterparts - that’s it’s okay to loosen up occasionally.

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes, I think the Brits could loosen up a bit! This has been so fun though! Thanks for watching!!

@cassandrawright-mq5kp

10 ай бұрын

@@RoyalNewsNetwork I don't think that criticism against the British Royal Family being, "too stuffy," is warranted. There is one, huge difference overlooked: The Royal Family of Norway is of the Lutheran religion. The British Royal Family (thanks to Charles AND Elizabeth's Tudor Grandfather--Henry VIII) proclaimed himself AND his royal descendants as, "The Head of the Church of England." Other European monarch's are not carrying the mantle of being both Monarch & Head of the Church. [Yes, they DO have authority within the Church of England! Example: When Ultra-Liberal Archbishop Justin Welby announced to the entire nation he believed the true religion for ENGLAND should be changed to Muslim, a very DEFINITE rebuke from The Queen, "No. We won't be doing that. This is a Christian nation founded on Christian religion," ended that bizarre idea. Queen Elizabeth had spoken--and THAT was THAT." It wouldn't be dignified to see the Archbishop of Canterbury & King Charles out in the ocean on their boogie boards, would it? Monaco was Catholic for Princess Grace and Prince Ranier, and now Albert & Charlene--but they aren't the head of the Catholic Church for Monaco--Pope covers that. If it makes you feel better, Charles was once pounced upon by a barely-clad beach bunny, model Jane Priest in a micro bikini, as he came out of the ocean, 1979 in Perth, Australia (when he was quite the handsome, young, eligible bachelor--just before The Nightmare Named Diana made her entry move.) He was quite taken aback, shouting to her, "No. no. I can't touch you!"--and of course, it made the evening news. The British do not act like other royal families, because they are not like other royals.

Thoroughly enjoyed learning about the Norwegian royals. Can't wait to learn about other royal households. Don't forget Denmark 😃

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

I definitely won’t!

I love the way you’re doing this and what is their history

Every family has some skeletons in their closet. Everybody's got a black sheep everybody's got a drunk uncle. Feisty grandma.

Thank you for doing this, Brittany. Really interesting.

You need to get someone to translate! I absolutely enjoyed this! Thanks!

Fantastic!

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you liked it! It was so fun to do!!

Thank you making the show factual and fun. One of these days I want to go on one of your royal adventures.

Wonderful program today. Enjoyed learning about the Norwegian Royals. Especially their Birthday Dance😃 Great work! Thank you 🙏🏻 💕😊

Going to love this series ❤

This was awesome Brittany! The video of this fun happy family left the biggest smile on my face. How delightful they are! I am headed to the Scandanavian countries in October so it is exciting to learn about the royal families of Norway, Sweden and Denmark

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

I hope you have a wonderful time! I’ll be in Sweden this September and I can’t wait! Thanks for watching!!

@misplacedsouthern1236

8 ай бұрын

You’re right! It was amazing.🇺🇸🙏❤🌈🇳🇴

Thank you for shining a light on other families. I believe people saw the Crown Princess in a different light when she lead the public grieving after the 2011 attacks. She carried herself with dignity & grace while hurting & helped her country recover.

Wonderful! I am looking forward to Monaco Royal Family!

I liked this video. You did a good job sharing your info about the Norwegian Royal family.

Very interesting and fun! I was tickled when I saw in one of your fashion videos, 2 of the Royals ( Princess Mette Marit and Crowned Princess Victoria???) in their beautiful gowns walking side by side chatting like old friends. PBS did a fascinating series on Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha's flight from Sweden (and her subsequent stay in the US) during WWII. More please!

Enjoyed this video on the Norwegian Royal family. Thank you for sharing it with us

The Young King Looks like Mayor Jonny!❤

Thank you so much for this. The only thing I know about the other European royals has come from your channel. This is was wonderful.

Not only did Crown Prince Martha live in the States with her kids for 5 years during WW2, but she lived in the white house with President Franklin D. Roosevelt for a while until she found a permanent home in DC. She had a very close relationship with the President. Also Kind Haralds grandmother Queen Maud, was a princess from UK and the sister of late Queen Elisabeth's grandfather. Queen Maud was Queen Victiorias granddaughter. Kind Harald is the closest relative to the UK royal family outside UK as you mentioned, but the way you said it made it look pretty distant. He is queen Elisabeths second cousin.

Loved it! My husband lived in Norway and we went there in our honeymoon. Great country. Very pleased to know about it a lil better through the monarchy.

Thanks Brittany, very funny and interesting. More please about the other Royal Families.

Thanks so much, Brittany! ❤

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Hi Brittney any chance you can add a Historical chapter. I love❤the story of Astrid & leopard of Belgium 🇧🇪Also Olga the last Royal Duchess of Russia who moved (exiled) to Toronto Canada. ❤️🇨🇦

@pjk1714

10 ай бұрын

I agree !!!

I would love to move to Norway.

@mockingbird3564

10 ай бұрын

I hope you have a lot of money then..... it's one of the most expensive countries to live in.

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

They do have a nomad visa, but you have to live essentially near the North Pole! 😂 I’d love to visit though! Seems like a really beautiful country!

@maxinahunt8652

10 ай бұрын

@@RoyalNewsNetwork I love winter! But wouldn’t you have to speak Norwegian?

@fifermcgee5971

10 ай бұрын

@@maxinahunt8652 Norwegian people are highly educated and speak perfect English. Go and enjoy yourself.

They surf in Southern Norway which is known as the Norwegian Riviera. The Gulf Stream warms Norway's long west coast, so the sea never freezes. The water can get above 60 degrees. The weather is quite mild throughout the year.

Really enjoyed this please continue

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

Will do! I have more intro videos planned for the coming weeks! Thanks for watching!!

Brittany!! This was fantastic - thank you so much!❤🎉😊

@jswjanjan

10 ай бұрын

Would love to know how the European Royal Houses coped during WW 2 ...❤

Excellent video! I loved learning about the Norwegians. Keep it up!

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

So happy you did this look at my Royal family ❤. We love them very much and are very proud of our progressive royal family.

LOVE this video❤

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Brittany, Brilliant! So wonderfully fun & informative video. Excellent. Fresh new (for your viewers) background, stories and people being kind. Intelligent children having fun by poking fun at their stations in life ('interviewing' their very famous royal relatives😏) just loved it. You scored a Big Win with this little gem!✨ My dad's family fom Stockholm, Sweden. Looking forward to your vids from there! ❤

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

Aww, why thank you!! What inspired the video was in part the kids’ interviews! I just thought it was so fun and something you don’t see too often! Thanks for watching!!

@cassandrawright-mq5kp

10 ай бұрын

@@RoyalNewsNetwork Yes, the "interviews" were so much fun. (The amused Royal Relatives were a kick, too! ) Great Job!✨

Really enjoyed this video Brittany. Looking forward to other Royal families in due course

I'm a Norwegian and know these facts, but I love seeing your reactions too them. The Norwegian royals are really down to earth. We usually say they are "of the people." Meaning they are really relatable. I think they are amazing 😁

@mockingbird3564

10 ай бұрын

Relatable? Really?

@RoyalNewsNetwork

10 ай бұрын

They seem very relaxed and fun!!

I love that emerald tiara! I loved the skit I wish I could speak Norwegian. I love the birthday dance and surfing. This was a great video Brittany!

Love it, thanks!

Stunning

Loved watching this! Would love to hang out with these people....they appear to be so down to earth & fun!!!