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UPDATE -- I found the original website and it's even better than we thought.

https://denmarkification.com/

Part 2 - This was started in Feb 2025 when tRump first proposed taking over Greenland.

https://apnews.com/article/denmark-greenland-california-75f1521f32871069e9840069e829e4dc

What began as a joke on social media has snowballed into one of the most talked-about political satire campaigns in Europe this year. More than 200,000 Danish citizens have now signed a viral petition proposing that Denmark buy the U.S. state of California, a tongue-in-cheek response to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s past interest in acquiring Greenland.

Under the fictional proposal, Californians would be welcomed into the Kingdom of Denmark with a package of benefits that reads like a parody of Nordic governance. The petition promises “rule of law, universal health care, and fact-based politics” as immediate perks of Danish administration.

To underscore the absurdity, the organizers also pledge a lifetime supply of Danish pastries for all 39 million residents of the state. The petition’s website jokingly notes that while Denmark cannot solve every problem, “we are very confident about pastries.”

The satirical plan goes further, outlining a full cultural “Denmarkification” of the West Coast. Los Angeles would be rechristened “Løs Ångeles,” while Danish-style cycling infrastructure would spread across cities more famous for traffic jams than bicycles.

Even California’s most iconic institutions are not spared. Disneyland would be rebranded as “Hans Christian Andersenland,” a nod to Denmark’s most famous storyteller, Hans Christian Andersen. The petition cheerfully asks readers to imagine fairy tales replacing cartoon mascots, and even suggests that Viking helmets might become standard park attire.

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[–] Hylactor@sopuli.xyz 71 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

Only if they take Washington and Oregon too.

[–] assembly@lemmy.world 59 points 3 weeks ago

As a WA state resident, we require inclusion in the deal. In fact, you buy 1 California and receive a complimentary WA state for free! Act now, and receive a special-one-time Oregon while supplies last!

[–] BarbecueCowboy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 22 points 3 weeks ago

An overland route between Mexico and Canada that doesn't go through the US, that could be interesting.

[–] X@piefed.world 10 points 3 weeks ago

As a Washingtonian, yes please, and thank you for including us and Oregon. It is greatly appreciated!

[–] SeductiveTortoise@piefed.social 9 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Would you be fine if we just made you EU members instead of a state? That might make things less complicated. And would piss Trump off even more.

[–] Barbarian@sh.itjust.works 9 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

The Californian Republic would definitely have the most interesting flag in the EU. Too many tricolors, not enough bears.

[–] Donjuanme@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago

Fuck that if they just want the bay area I'm in.