Are you kidding? The Swedes are down right savages. Ever hear of Swedish meatballs? They originated in Finland. Cultural appropriation in the extreme!
Did they really mix horses in those meatballs?
Real nasty bunch. Used to burn whole parts of england only a few centuries ago. They'd probably still do it if it weren't for the might of the British Navy.
It's a joke.
The nasty neighbour is obviously Russia and the comment below pretended that Sweden was meant instead
Thank you. I must stop scoffing at others on HN when they don't get what I consider to be obvious jokes, as it seems I too am capable of missing obvious humor.