Trump Claims Finland ‘Rakes’ Their Forests To Prevent Fires, And Here Are 43 Of The Best Responses
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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I mean, we only have one border so that last line isn't that hard to figure out. XD
"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."
"Hey sweetie, wanna have sex?" "Can't, raking up leaves." "Same. I hate our government."
"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?"
You're all so funny. My goodness, I'm aching from laughing. Top work everyone, even the comments.
"Oh s**t. Everybody lock down the border! We don't want them coming over here, bringing their forest fires with them!" - Sweden
In some families this tradition is so old that their last name is based on it : Rake-unen for example.
Well, things'll look bad if they get caught in a fire during a fight!
That's dangerous! What with all the leaves laying around! What could go wrong?
"Child labour!" "It's to prevent forest fires." "Oh. Pick up the pace, kid."
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.
Considering all the downvotes on some comments, some sensitive pro-Trumpers on here! C'mon people, even if you agree with his political views (not sure how that's possible but here we are) you have to admit that this is as stupid as stupid gets!
He does realize that if we rake the forest floors of all the leaves, ecosystems will die. There are critters that live under those leaves, critters that feed on the leaves, and dead leaves that deteriorate and provide the trees with nutrients. Raking the leaves will destroy the forests. And since the majority of forest fires are caused by dry conditions and lightning..unless you remove the trees (what lightning is most commonly attracted to) there will still be fires. Did this idiot get any basic education or did his Daddy pay for ALL of his test scores?
America has become a 24/7 sitcom, thanks to Chump and its disciples :D
I am SO proud, that my fellow Finns have had the chance to show their excellent sense of humour, due to this odd comment from Trump. But still, feeling absolutely awful that those fires in Cali are happening and here's hoping it will all be over very soon :(
What will the internet do when 45 is no longer President? I think the world's comedians will surely starve to death
Come on...Finnland has 5,5 million inhabitants and a mere area of 338,424 square km. (130,666 sq mi). And not even all of that is forrest. Only the small number of 78%. Thus, raking the woods as a part of normal forrest management, considering that everybody helps, would only take a few days, erm weeks, erm, months, erm year...well, nevermind.
I just honestly don't understand how he comes up with such nonsense. He's the laughing stock of the world
What on earth made him pick FINLAND as a place where they rarely have forest fires July is the hottest month - average 17C - August is the wettest month. What goes on in his head???
These pics are funny as f**k but the reality is sad, Trump is like that one friend everyone has that wants be to right but give different answers to everyone else and still believes he is right, its childish and stubborn but the difference is he is the president of the USA. How about just being sympathetic and helping out your citizens in need instead of playing this game of one-upmanship?. He boasts and acts like he knows everything and he clearly knows nothing. He only has his best interest at heart, him and his rich buddies. I sincerely hope someone puts a bullet through his head sooner rather than later.
Is it even possible to stop forest fires in California? I don't think so! They have certain species of vegetation that cannot germinate unless is it "roasted." The environment there burns, yes we can do things to minimize fires but completely preventing them seems impossible. Just like completely preventing the Mississippi from flooding is impossible. Can we please have a President who is reasonable?
I wanted to read about Finland being awesome. However, I have a filter that removed Trump pictures with Kittens. Not surprising...this was the best post I've read in a very long time. (I'll pause the filter and get the info, no worries)
OMG! My sides hurt from laughing! Glad to see so many Finns have a great sense of humor and are so patriotic with their dedication to their country and raking those dang forest floors!!
It's really not fair to make a person laugh this much. But on a more serious note, here in my village we only get 50 leaf bags a season so if all the leaves don't fit we have to eat them.
My boyfriend is Finnish while I'm an American-Canadian, so he gets to grab a rake while I get to chill in my Igloo.
Finnland is selling more rakes then never. It's Trump already on the Guinness book for the person who inspired more memes then anybody else in the world ?
Donald tRump is so incompetent, he couldn't organize a beer bust in a brewpub. He's also number than a hake and ignorant as dirt. It will be a miracle if the USA survives his regime.
I am so happy to see that other countries aren't putting up with his lies, fake 'facts' and bulls**t. They see what a total moron he is. Why can't half of America see what's right in front of their damn eyes???
Dear Finns, Thank you!! wish you were here, or better yet, as one of those goofy Trump press conferences--you've made me laugh today - - much needed in this Trumpian madness!
Trump proves, AGAIN, what a f*****g moron he is. There has never been an idiot, to the degree Trump is an idiot, who has held the highest office. I'm amazed he remembers to breathe.
And I thought us, mexicans, had the most ignorant and ridiculous president of them all. Now I don't feel that bad.
The Republicans have developed two new exercise programs for their politicians. One is called 'Back Peddling', the second is 'Hole digging'.
Thanks for compiling this. I haven’t laughed this hard since the election in 2016! Mostly been sick to my stomach, or angry - I needed a good laugh!
Bored Panda PLEASE stay out of politics, I'm trying to escape it by viewing you!
never realized rake was such a weird word...rake rake rake......huh
These were hilarious. Unfortunately, trump has no common sense nor the ability to comprehend sarcastic humor. He will believe some of these posts verify his skewed sense of reality. Pathetic but true.
Join the troops https://www.zazzle.com/santas_little_raker_t_shirt-235353563924102852
Join the troops :D https://www.zazzle.com/santas_little_raker_t_shirt-235353563924102852
The Trump bashing got old for me really quick (I don't like to feed the trolls, and he's definitely a troll), but this one made laugh! So yeah! :)
Paradise is dead along with its people. If you don't like the Trump solution, come up with one that you think will keep other towns from burning to the ground. BTW, there is a lot of forest work being done now throughout the Sierras. Driving the roads, you will see piles that have been accumulated from underbrush that causes fire to travel and burn property.
The only downside of this gallery is nobody mocked up a picture of the Moomins raking up leaves. What are you so ashamed of, Finland?!
Considering all the downvotes on some comments, some sensitive pro-Trumpers on here! C'mon people, even if you agree with his political views (not sure how that's possible but here we are) you have to admit that this is as stupid as stupid gets!
He does realize that if we rake the forest floors of all the leaves, ecosystems will die. There are critters that live under those leaves, critters that feed on the leaves, and dead leaves that deteriorate and provide the trees with nutrients. Raking the leaves will destroy the forests. And since the majority of forest fires are caused by dry conditions and lightning..unless you remove the trees (what lightning is most commonly attracted to) there will still be fires. Did this idiot get any basic education or did his Daddy pay for ALL of his test scores?
America has become a 24/7 sitcom, thanks to Chump and its disciples :D
I am SO proud, that my fellow Finns have had the chance to show their excellent sense of humour, due to this odd comment from Trump. But still, feeling absolutely awful that those fires in Cali are happening and here's hoping it will all be over very soon :(
What will the internet do when 45 is no longer President? I think the world's comedians will surely starve to death
Come on...Finnland has 5,5 million inhabitants and a mere area of 338,424 square km. (130,666 sq mi). And not even all of that is forrest. Only the small number of 78%. Thus, raking the woods as a part of normal forrest management, considering that everybody helps, would only take a few days, erm weeks, erm, months, erm year...well, nevermind.
I just honestly don't understand how he comes up with such nonsense. He's the laughing stock of the world
What on earth made him pick FINLAND as a place where they rarely have forest fires July is the hottest month - average 17C - August is the wettest month. What goes on in his head???
These pics are funny as f**k but the reality is sad, Trump is like that one friend everyone has that wants be to right but give different answers to everyone else and still believes he is right, its childish and stubborn but the difference is he is the president of the USA. How about just being sympathetic and helping out your citizens in need instead of playing this game of one-upmanship?. He boasts and acts like he knows everything and he clearly knows nothing. He only has his best interest at heart, him and his rich buddies. I sincerely hope someone puts a bullet through his head sooner rather than later.
Is it even possible to stop forest fires in California? I don't think so! They have certain species of vegetation that cannot germinate unless is it "roasted." The environment there burns, yes we can do things to minimize fires but completely preventing them seems impossible. Just like completely preventing the Mississippi from flooding is impossible. Can we please have a President who is reasonable?
I wanted to read about Finland being awesome. However, I have a filter that removed Trump pictures with Kittens. Not surprising...this was the best post I've read in a very long time. (I'll pause the filter and get the info, no worries)
OMG! My sides hurt from laughing! Glad to see so many Finns have a great sense of humor and are so patriotic with their dedication to their country and raking those dang forest floors!!
It's really not fair to make a person laugh this much. But on a more serious note, here in my village we only get 50 leaf bags a season so if all the leaves don't fit we have to eat them.
My boyfriend is Finnish while I'm an American-Canadian, so he gets to grab a rake while I get to chill in my Igloo.
Finnland is selling more rakes then never. It's Trump already on the Guinness book for the person who inspired more memes then anybody else in the world ?
Donald tRump is so incompetent, he couldn't organize a beer bust in a brewpub. He's also number than a hake and ignorant as dirt. It will be a miracle if the USA survives his regime.
I am so happy to see that other countries aren't putting up with his lies, fake 'facts' and bulls**t. They see what a total moron he is. Why can't half of America see what's right in front of their damn eyes???
Dear Finns, Thank you!! wish you were here, or better yet, as one of those goofy Trump press conferences--you've made me laugh today - - much needed in this Trumpian madness!
Trump proves, AGAIN, what a f*****g moron he is. There has never been an idiot, to the degree Trump is an idiot, who has held the highest office. I'm amazed he remembers to breathe.
And I thought us, mexicans, had the most ignorant and ridiculous president of them all. Now I don't feel that bad.
The Republicans have developed two new exercise programs for their politicians. One is called 'Back Peddling', the second is 'Hole digging'.
Thanks for compiling this. I haven’t laughed this hard since the election in 2016! Mostly been sick to my stomach, or angry - I needed a good laugh!
Bored Panda PLEASE stay out of politics, I'm trying to escape it by viewing you!
never realized rake was such a weird word...rake rake rake......huh
These were hilarious. Unfortunately, trump has no common sense nor the ability to comprehend sarcastic humor. He will believe some of these posts verify his skewed sense of reality. Pathetic but true.
Join the troops https://www.zazzle.com/santas_little_raker_t_shirt-235353563924102852
Join the troops :D https://www.zazzle.com/santas_little_raker_t_shirt-235353563924102852
The Trump bashing got old for me really quick (I don't like to feed the trolls, and he's definitely a troll), but this one made laugh! So yeah! :)
Paradise is dead along with its people. If you don't like the Trump solution, come up with one that you think will keep other towns from burning to the ground. BTW, there is a lot of forest work being done now throughout the Sierras. Driving the roads, you will see piles that have been accumulated from underbrush that causes fire to travel and burn property.
The only downside of this gallery is nobody mocked up a picture of the Moomins raking up leaves. What are you so ashamed of, Finland?!