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Finnish people aren't exactly known for their sense of humor. The famously introverted Nordic folk have an often dark and sarcastic take on things, and most of their jokes have something to do with drinking, a favorite pastime, or poking fun at their equally odd neighbors, the Swedes.

However, the antics of Donald Trump have once again proved fertile ground for comedy. His bizarre, off-the-cuff remarks about Finnish raking habits has given them a chance to showcase their quirky, sardonic humor in the form of Donald Trump memes, mocking him mercilessly, and boy is it funny!

Donald Trump's Twitter comments were made in response to the tragic California wildfires, where he has dug himself a hole of his own making by criticizing forest management instead of showing Presidential support and empathy for the victims. “You gotta take care of the floors,” he said. “You know the floors of the forest, very important... I was with the President of Finland... he called it a forest nation and they spent a lot of time on raking and cleaning and doing things, and they don't have any problem.”

The comparison is an odd one as Finland is much colder and wetter than California, and the forests contain tree varieties that are much less likely to catch fire. And while he did mention the virtues of their forest management system, the Finnish President has claimed not to recall any such mention of raking. Raking and cleaning forest floors is simply not a regular part of fire prevention in Finland! The remark appears to be an attempt to justify Trump's bizarre urge to point the finger of blame in the aftermath of a tragedy, similar to his distasteful comments following Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.

In response, Finns have been taking to Twitter, rakes in hand, to mock the President's misguided remarks. Scroll down below to check out the hilarious Trump memes for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!

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Just a Purpler
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7 years ago

I mean, we only have one border so that last line isn't that hard to figure out. XD

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    Nimue47
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    7 years ago

    Wish I could help but here in Belgium we have some forests too (much much, waaaay much smaller compared to Finland !!) and I'm afraid I cannot seem to find my rake... Sorry !

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    diane a
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    All we need now is a Trump-Prevention Tip

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    LOttawa
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    7 years ago

    This one made me laugh more than it should have...LOL

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    Lola
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    I miss his charm and ability to laugh. We went from steak to spam.

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    Marta Puig
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    your post brought me out of my misery <3

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    Hans
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    And look, Finns have so much surplus electricity they do not even need a power cord!

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    diane a
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Perfect - quick get the hairspray

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    Ryo Bakura
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    "As a Finn, you have two options once you leave school - rake the forests, to prevent forest fires, or casually remind people that we're technically not a part of Scandinavia."

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    Rebekah
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    I love proactive forest raking.

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    Analyn Lahr
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    That's a good picture.

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    Marta Puig
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    omg it's too much lolololol

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    My O My
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    7 years ago

    Swings in winter mode😂

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    Rhaitsuni B
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    😋😂

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    Ryo Bakura
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    "Hey sweetie, wanna have sex?" "Can't, raking up leaves." "Same. I hate our government."

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    Ryo Bakura
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    7 years ago (edited)

    "I am hereby, effective immediately, withdrawing the U.S. from the Rake Treaty with Finland. It was a useless treaty, implemented by our former "president", and I'm determined to prove America can stand on its own two legs, and rake its own forests. Now, where's that kid who mowed the White House lawn?"

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    Jose Baeyens
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    7 years ago

    ROFL

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    Teri Lucas
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    You're all so funny. My goodness, I'm aching from laughing. Top work everyone, even the comments.

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    My O My
    Community Member
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    7 years ago

    Brilliant idea actually

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    Anne Gregory
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    7 years ago

    Someone must have forgotten to rake the leaves off the roof :)

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    Allie G.
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    7 years ago

    Burn it

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    Symbole Simple
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    They need all the paws they can get!

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    Ryo Bakura
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    "Rake rake rake, rake rake rake, rake your booty."

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    Marta Puig
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    you are H I L A R I O U S

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    Ryo Bakura
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    You missed a bit.

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    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Teach them young.

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    SnowyLynx
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Lmao

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    ADHORTATOR
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Must be a cover version of Depeche Mode "I just can't rake enough"

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    Mavis Ens
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Add about 40 years to him and we'll talk....lol

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    Ryo Bakura
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    "Oh s**t. Everybody lock down the border! We don't want them coming over here, bringing their forest fires with them!" - Sweden

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    BusLady
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    7 years ago

    Even Senior citizens are not exempt.

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    Last Hurrah
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    POTUS: "I don't need no stinking rake. I'll just use my hands."

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    Jose Baeyens
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    In some families this tradition is so old that their last name is based on it : Rake-unen for example.

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    Symbole Simple
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Well, things'll look bad if they get caught in a fire during a fight!

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    Jose Baeyens
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    There... there is the real problem....Those damn dogs..... 🤣

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    Symbole Simple
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    I bet stores are running out of those in Finland

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    Symbole Simple
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    That's dangerous! What with all the leaves laying around! What could go wrong?

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    Jeanneke van Berkel
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    7 years ago

    Rake news!

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    BusLady
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    7 years ago (edited)

    Trump never raked the first time. He can't even operate an umbrella, much less a rake.

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    Carol Roeder
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    7 years ago

    All things are best learned at an early age.

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    BusLady
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    7 years ago

    You gonna have to cut down all those trees, Son!

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    Ryo Bakura
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    "Child labour!" "It's to prevent forest fires." "Oh. Pick up the pace, kid."

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    Ryo Bakura
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    Not only that, but you painstakingly glued each and every one of them back onto the trees, thus preventing further need to rake that particular forest again. Madam, I salute your ingenuity, and I hope one day to see you teaching this lesson to those in need, like America.

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