Flowery Frankfurters: The Nonsense of Hans Alfredson For decades Hans Alfredson (1931-) “humoured” us Swedes, by making Sweden a slightly better and more fun place to be. He still does, through his books, songs, his audio and film recordings, and the legacy he has left behind. I would say, most Swedish comedian and humorous writers are indebted to his work. And through his work he also re-shaped and expanded the Swedish audience’s form and genre expectations. His contribution is both extensive and varied too, and can be hard to grasp. In this presentation I will provide a brief overview, and then focus on one aspect of his humorous oeuvre.