I Spent 5 Years Illustrating 250 First World Problems, Meanwhile Taylor Swift Stole My Name
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
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The Dentist Asks Me Questions While His Fingers Are In My Mouth
Dentist: "How are you today Mr. Jones?". " AHHH AH AHHHHA AH HA BUL MATT BLA BLA AHH AH". Dentist: "OK everything will be fine". "THAAAANNNNKKKKKKEEEEEE YYOOUU!".
My first world problem? I live in the USA, I'm retired on Medicare and Social Security, and I can't afford to go to the dentist. Hopefully I raised your awareness.
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I Stepped On A Wet Patch On The Floor. Now I Have To Change Socks
The worst. I swear our cats spill their water dishes on purpose!
Yes, my dogs spill their "water dishes" all the time. Lol
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I am lazy. If my socks get wet, I usually wear them until they dry. Unless of course it's winter time!
I Accidentally Turned On My Front-Face Camera
It's not sometimes for me. I scare myself every time this happens. I effing look much more serious than I wish I'd be
Load More Replies...My Smartphone Is Too Big For My Pocket
Just wait, the phone sizes will start going the other direction again soon.
Load More Replies...Well maybe a man bag, no? Uh, no purses! Hmm, you could tuck it away somewhere, but taking it out might prove a bit of a problem.
Very strange! On my laptop, the advertisement right after this posting is about Baggy Comfy harem pants by Newchic!
The Banana Doesn't Fit In My Banana Case
It is so it does not become squishy in the bottom of your bag
Load More Replies...Everyone should have one!! (I jest.) I only found out about them by accident and would never have thought I'd ever buy one. Until I got fed up with chucking out the battered bananas my husband would take out for the day rather than eat.
Load More Replies...If my husband doesn't eat his daily banana it comes back looking like he's played football with it and then sat on it for the journey home. It's never going to be looked after while he's out and about and if he's not going to put the poor fruit out of its misery by eating it then so be it - I gave up and bought a case. Most bananas have fitted in fine.
Wait...banana cases are a thing?o.o Damn. Do they also make cases for apples, oranges and cherries?
The Guy Next To Me Occupies The Armrest At The Cinema
I once had a armrest struggle with a total stranger once at the movies! He kept pushing my elbow off and I returned the favor. He started getting pretty aggressive though and gave up. So stupid of both of us! *L* But hell! We should of at least taken turns!!
Advice go to a movie theater that has those new reclining seats. Armchair problem solved.
Taylor Swift Uses My Name (Nils Sjöberg) As An Alias When She Produces Pop Songs
I mean...lot of people have same names, when you make up a pseudonym (and trying to make it sound like real name), it is quite possible, that it is someone´s name
Load More Replies...I don't care for TS. Never have and never will. I almost died laughing the time she won that award and she got upstaged by whatshisname!! *L* She always seems so pretentious to me.
you almost died laughing when a drunk 32-year-old man stole a 19-year-old's moment?
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A Guy At The Gym Chose The Locker Below Mine, Even Though All Others Were Free
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
The way I felt after this stranger decided to sit next to me on the bus even though the whole bus was empty. Like why??? People should follow the atom rule, I.E fill the empty shelves around the atom before sharing a shelf.
Stones Get Stuck In My Vans’ Shoe Soles
The Remote Control To My Garage Door Has Ran Out Of Battery. Now I Have To Open It Manually
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.
First world problems! The things we b***h about! I don't even have a garage.
My Glasses Are Fogging Up When I Enter The Supermarket
My Boyfriend Used The Last Coffee Grains So I Didn’t Have Any Coffee This Morning
I Can't Decide Which Selfie To Post
I Could Only See Clouds When I Flew To Germany The Other Day
The Disney birds must have had the day off or maybe they were circling another plane
My Avocados Are Too Hard
I Have Too Large Calves To Wear Slim Fit Jeans
Meanwhile I hit the gym everyday to work those calves because I have Hanzo calves
I'm Totally Addicted To My Iphone
I Always Put Too Much Stuff In My Taco
I grew up in a large family with 5 hungry brothers. To make sure I had my share of fillings, I put everything on my plate and mixed it up, then scooped into shells. Every bite had the right ratio of fillings and I was assured a second taco. Perfection even 50 later.
The Guy Sitting Opposite To Me On The Subway Has A Horrible Bad Breath
Whoa! How close were u sitting near him that u could smell his breath??!!
Do you mean how awful was his breath that it managed to defy gravity and reek it's way across several feet of air to invade Nils' nostrils?
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People Are Setting Themselves Down Way Too Close On The Beach
Now this one I can relate to. Anyone sitting, standing whatever to close to me always ticks me off. Invading one's personal space it so rude!
Someone Is Using My Netflix Without Telling Me
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?)
That's what I was getting. My son's Ex was still using it.
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There Are Spiders In Our Wine Cellar
What's wrong with spiders? They'll be stopping flies getting to your wine.
I Got A Paper Cut And Now It Is Blood All Over The Place
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!
Many times when I shave my legs I will cut my ankle without knowing, and the shower washes away the blood constantly so I know not until one of my housemates is checking to see if any of the dog's paws are injured.
Load More Replies...I sliced my finger on something the other day, didn't even hurt. Only realised when my friend pointed out I had blood trickling down my arm.
I Can’t Hear What Radiohead’s Thom Yorke Sings, He Just Mumbles
THOM YORKE!! (Only heard of this guy because of New Moon. Hearing Damage is great.)
Can’t Decide Which Dipping Sauce I Want For My Fries
I Can’t Reach The Top Shelves Of The Kitchen Cupboards
No one can. I'm 5'9" and I have to keep a folding step stool handy....
Even My Milk Had A Date On Valentine’s Day
Ipad Pro Is Too Big For The Airplane Table
An iPad Pro is smaller than a laptop yet I can still use my laptop on planes...
So Many People Have Never Seen The Original Star Wars
Everyone should because to me, it was the best one of the whole series!
The Cucumber Is Bent Like A Banana
I don’t think it’ll fit. (Operation Flexible Banana Case is a-go.)
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ALWAYS check your order before leaving!! I use to have this problem at so many take out places that I've learned to never trust any of them! *L*
Batman Hasn't Used His Rainbow Costume Since March 1957
Yeah, it is true! But only for a short while. Though you can spot it for a sec in the Lego Batman movie.
Load More Replies...Batman, it's alright. We all accept you. You don't need to hide the fact your gay and have a crush on superman.
Can’t Find My Apple Tv Remote Control
I Can't Decide Which Christmas Sweater That Is The Ugliest
Mcdonalds Has Pickles On Their Burgers
"Hold the pickles please" Tell them that at ordering time. I don't like pickles on my burgers either.
Find a friend who likes them and pass them on.... that is what I am for in my friendships.
So pick them out. That's what I do. I give them to my BFF...she loves them.
I don't like them eather. They could even use better tasting if there has to be pickles..
I dont see the problem. Pickles taste awesome!! Also, you could've asked for no pickles...
The Siamese Twins From American Horror Story Gives Me Nightmares
Really? The conjoined sisters were what scared someone from that season? That's kind of precious.🤣
Oh no.. it's fine. This are universal problems that anyone may encounter.
Load More Replies...mmm yep, first world problems, ...., i think the artist express the idea perfectly,...., this problems are stupidities.......... actually a good post
Why does McDonalds need to have pickles in their burgers? I know, right? (Sorry to all those people who prefer pickles in their burgers). Anyway, this post is funny and relatable. Keep up the good work because I'm loving it! ✨
It takes more energy to whine about the pickles then it does to flick them off your burger - better yet, just order them sans pickle (or eat at better restaurants).
Load More Replies...I love how the most of the Comments proves how deep are our heads in a**. My last hope is that they are ironic. :) Great work!
Very poor indeed, and rather sad. There are first world problems that are funny...And then there are the ones in this article.
Oups, sorry. :( I was trying to post my favourite First world's problem gif: https://zippy.gfycat.com/SparsePlasticArcherfish.webm
Load More Replies...Oh no.. it's fine. This are universal problems that anyone may encounter.
Load More Replies...mmm yep, first world problems, ...., i think the artist express the idea perfectly,...., this problems are stupidities.......... actually a good post
Why does McDonalds need to have pickles in their burgers? I know, right? (Sorry to all those people who prefer pickles in their burgers). Anyway, this post is funny and relatable. Keep up the good work because I'm loving it! ✨
It takes more energy to whine about the pickles then it does to flick them off your burger - better yet, just order them sans pickle (or eat at better restaurants).
Load More Replies...I love how the most of the Comments proves how deep are our heads in a**. My last hope is that they are ironic. :) Great work!
Very poor indeed, and rather sad. There are first world problems that are funny...And then there are the ones in this article.
Oups, sorry. :( I was trying to post my favourite First world's problem gif: https://zippy.gfycat.com/SparsePlasticArcherfish.webm
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