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I was at the bedside of my sick friend at the hospital. She was not getting any better.

A moment later I was in the cafeteria. Looking for something to drink. But I couldn't find that soda I had noticed in the ads.

It was sold out. I clenched my teeth, cursed and stamp on the floor. But hey - did I cry over soda water?

Yeah, sure I did. And that was where my blog idea was born. Since then I have illustrated about 250 first world problems for people all over the world.

How does it work? People send me their problems, I let my followers vote on which one I shall pick, then I draw.

In 2016 I discovered that Taylor Swift used my name, Nils Sjöberg, as a pseudonym when writing pop songs with Calvin Harris. Definitely a first world problem. I illustrated it and it went crazy viral. In 2017 Taylor Swift buried me in her new video. I illustrated it again. And once again it went viral.

In September the blog turns five years and that's about it, the time has come to move on with another project.

Until then, I will keep illustrating first world problems and would be happy to receive more suggestions.

Scroll down for some examples!

More info: nilsfirstworldproblems.tumblr.com

#1

The Dentist Asks Me Questions While His Fingers Are In My Mouth

The Dentist Asks Me Questions While His Fingers Are In My Mouth

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Daria B
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The funny thing is, they actually understand what you are "saying". ♥

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#2

Taylor Swift Buried Me (Nils Sjöberg) In Her New Music Video

Taylor Swift Buried Me (Nils Sjöberg) In Her New Music Video

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#3

I Stepped On A Wet Patch On The Floor. Now I Have To Change Socks

I Stepped On A Wet Patch On The Floor. Now I Have To Change Socks

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#4

I Accidentally Turned On My Front-Face Camera

I Accidentally Turned On My Front-Face Camera

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#5

My Smartphone Is Too Big For My Pocket

My Smartphone Is Too Big For My Pocket

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#6

The Banana Doesn't Fit In My Banana Case

The Banana Doesn't Fit In My Banana Case

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#7

The Guy Next To Me Occupies The Armrest At The Cinema

The Guy Next To Me Occupies The Armrest At The Cinema

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's the seat-makers fault. Whoever thought that one armrest between two people was a good idea?

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#8

Taylor Swift Uses My Name (Nils Sjöberg) As An Alias When She Produces Pop Songs

Taylor Swift Uses My Name (Nils Sjöberg) As An Alias When She Produces Pop Songs

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#9

I Have To Keep Holding On To The Hood Of My Coat When It Snows

I Have To Keep Holding On To The Hood Of My Coat When It Snows

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Coco!
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Which is what the pull strings are for. So you can hide in the shell

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#10

A Guy At The Gym Chose The Locker Below Mine, Even Though All Others Were Free

A Guy At The Gym Chose The Locker Below Mine, Even Though All Others Were Free

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Kat K
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought for a second that you are going to cut evil guy´s hand off...then I realize that it´s just a key...but it seemed kind of right for that second :D

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#11

Stones Get Stuck In My Vans’ Shoe Soles

Stones Get Stuck In My Vans’ Shoe Soles

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#12

The Remote Control To My Garage Door Has Ran Out Of Battery. Now I Have To Open It Manually

The Remote Control To My Garage Door Has Ran Out Of Battery. Now I Have To Open It Manually

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Tim Douglass
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My garage door doesn't even have a handle on the outside, so without the remote you have to to inside and push a button - major effort, not sure I'll survive.

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#13

My Glasses Are Fogging Up When I Enter The Supermarket

My Glasses Are Fogging Up When I Enter The Supermarket

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#14

My Boyfriend Used The Last Coffee Grains So I Didn’t Have Any Coffee This Morning

My Boyfriend Used The Last Coffee Grains So I Didn’t Have Any Coffee This Morning

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#15

I Can't Decide Which Selfie To Post

I Can't Decide Which Selfie To Post

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#16

I Could Only See Clouds When I Flew To Germany The Other Day

I Could Only See Clouds When I Flew To Germany The Other Day

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Betty Gohr
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Disney birds must have had the day off or maybe they were circling another plane

#18

I Have Too Large Calves To Wear Slim Fit Jeans

I Have Too Large Calves To Wear Slim Fit Jeans

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#19

I'm Totally Addicted To My Iphone

I'm Totally Addicted To My Iphone

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#20

I Always Put Too Much Stuff In My Taco

I Always Put Too Much Stuff In My Taco

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#21

The Guy Sitting Opposite To Me On The Subway Has A Horrible Bad Breath

The Guy Sitting Opposite To Me On The Subway Has A Horrible Bad Breath

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#22

My Fluffy Scarf Makes Me Crazy - It Sticks All Over My Favorite Lipgloss

My Fluffy Scarf Makes Me Crazy - It Sticks All Over My Favorite Lipgloss

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#23

People Are Setting Themselves Down Way Too Close On The Beach

People Are Setting Themselves Down Way Too Close On The Beach

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#24

Someone Is Using My Netflix Without Telling Me

Someone Is Using My Netflix Without Telling Me

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Betty Gohr
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We know who is using our Netflix, it's just funny how the suggestions have deep, deep personality problems (How about this comedy? Or Silence of the Lambs, how about that?)

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#25

There Are Crumbs In My Keyboard So The Keys Don't Work

There Are Crumbs In My Keyboard So The Keys Don't Work

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#26

There Are Spiders In Our Wine Cellar

There Are Spiders In Our Wine Cellar

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#27

I Got A Paper Cut And Now It Is Blood All Over The Place

I Got A Paper Cut And Now It Is Blood All Over The Place

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FuzzyWuzzy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I once got a small cut on my foot but didn't even feel it so I left a blood trail all over the house before I noticed it!

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#28

I Can’t Hear What Radiohead’s Thom Yorke Sings, He Just Mumbles

I Can’t Hear What Radiohead’s Thom Yorke Sings, He Just Mumbles

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Pandamious
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THOM YORKE!! (Only heard of this guy because of New Moon. Hearing Damage is great.)

#29

Can’t Decide Which Dipping Sauce I Want For My Fries

Can’t Decide Which Dipping Sauce I Want For My Fries

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#30

I Can’t Reach The Top Shelves Of The Kitchen Cupboards

I Can’t Reach The Top Shelves Of The Kitchen Cupboards

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#31

Even My Milk Had A Date On Valentine’s Day

Even My Milk Had A Date On Valentine’s Day

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#32

Ipad Pro Is Too Big For The Airplane Table

Ipad Pro Is Too Big For The Airplane Table

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#34

The Cucumber Is Bent Like A Banana

The Cucumber Is Bent Like A Banana

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#35

When You Order At Mcdonalds And They Conspire To "Forget" A Crucial Component, Like Dressing On The Side. Pure Evil

When You Order At Mcdonalds And They Conspire To "Forget" A Crucial Component, Like Dressing On The Side. Pure Evil

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Daria B
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But this one can actually turn into a real problem if someone is allergic. (Speaking in general, btw, I believe people who submitted this example were just talking about discomfort)

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#36

Batman Hasn't Used His Rainbow Costume Since March 1957

Batman Hasn't Used His Rainbow Costume Since March 1957

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#37

Can’t Find My Apple Tv Remote Control

Can’t Find My Apple Tv Remote Control

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#38

I Can't Decide Which Christmas Sweater That Is The Ugliest

I Can't Decide Which Christmas Sweater That Is The Ugliest

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#39

Mcdonalds Has Pickles On Their Burgers

Mcdonalds Has Pickles On Their Burgers

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't like them with the burger at all but they are quite nice to eat separately.

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#40

The Siamese Twins From American Horror Story Gives Me Nightmares

The Siamese Twins From American Horror Story Gives Me Nightmares

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Catpoker88
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Really? The conjoined sisters were what scared someone from that season? That's kind of precious.🤣

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