Percy Nilegård
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Percy Nilegård is a fictional character
played by Johan Rheborg
, and one of the primary staples of the Swedish
comedy-group Killinggänget
.
A vain, snobbish, and possibly insane capitalist with a noticeable underbite, he does almost everything to earn money while also promoting his own ideas of good taste which usually involve a lack of judgment paired with conservative
and racist view of society. Beyond his racism Nilegård also has a very ignorant view of the world in general, including subjects he claims to be interested in (for example telling viewers that Regalskeppet Vasa
sailed to America).
Percy's trademark is his tendency to insert (sometimes poorly worded) English
words and phrases into his speech ("Swenglish
"), primarily phrases which are management concept- or corporate bullshit-related.
called "Niledent", and hosts a short segment called "the guide to the bettre Sweden" (sic
) where he guides the viewer to his vision of Sweden, including what is "good" art and the significance of subway color-codes on social classes.
.
The fire-department chief also develops a crush on him, courting him in various manners. Percy is not happy when he finally reveals his feelings.
where he meets Dr J Tull (played by the same actor as Glenn) who listens to the tale of how he - along with his new side-kick Tommy Bohlin - exploited the new boss of an old family-run brewery.
, Estonia
where things get complicated.
, a Buick Electra
station-wagon, a Chevrolet Van and - in one case - a Lincoln
Limo.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
played by Johan Rheborg
Johan Rheborg
Carl Johan Rheborg is a Swedish comedian, actor and script writer, born on June 5, 1963, in Täby, Sweden. He is a member of the Swedish comedy group Killinggänget....
, and one of the primary staples of the Swedish
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
comedy-group Killinggänget
Killinggänget
Killinggänget is a Swedish comedy group, started in 1991. It is named after Glenn Killing, a character played by Henrik Schyffert who has appeared in many of their shows....
.
A vain, snobbish, and possibly insane capitalist with a noticeable underbite, he does almost everything to earn money while also promoting his own ideas of good taste which usually involve a lack of judgment paired with conservative
Social conservatism
Social Conservatism is primarily a political, and usually morally influenced, ideology that focuses on the preservation of what are seen as traditional values. Social conservatism is a form of authoritarianism often associated with the position that the federal government should have a greater role...
and racist view of society. Beyond his racism Nilegård also has a very ignorant view of the world in general, including subjects he claims to be interested in (for example telling viewers that Regalskeppet Vasa
Regalskeppet Vasa
Vasa is a Swedish warship that was built from 1626 to 1628. The ship foundered and sank after sailing less than a nautical mile into its maiden voyage on 10 August 1628. It fell into obscurity after most of its valuable bronze cannons were salvaged in the 17th century...
sailed to America).
Percy's trademark is his tendency to insert (sometimes poorly worded) English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
words and phrases into his speech ("Swenglish
Swenglish
Swenglish is a colloquial term meaning either:*English spoken with a heavy Swedish accent*English spoken or written as heavily influenced by Swedish vocabulary, grammar, or syntax- English heavily influenced by Swedish :- Pronunciation :...
"), primarily phrases which are management concept- or corporate bullshit-related.
I manegen med Glenn Killing (In the ring with Glenn Killing) 1992
Percy is the producer of a talent-spot show hosted by Glenn Killing where he makes frequent appearances. There he promotes both his own brand of toothpasteToothpaste
Toothpaste is a paste or gel dentifrice used with a toothbrush as an accessory to clean and maintain the aesthetics and health of teeth. Toothpaste is used to promote oral hygiene: it serves as an abrasive that aids in removing the dental plaque and food from the teeth, assists in suppressing...
called "Niledent", and hosts a short segment called "the guide to the bettre Sweden" (sic
Sic
Sic—generally inside square brackets, [sic], and occasionally parentheses, —when added just after a quote or reprinted text, indicates the passage appears exactly as in the original source...
) where he guides the viewer to his vision of Sweden, including what is "good" art and the significance of subway color-codes on social classes.
Nilecity 105,6 1994
Percy owns a small radio-station located above a fire-department with Glenn as the primary radio-host. In his quest to get rich he tries numerous schemes including airing advertisements for companies and asking them for payments afterwards, a concept which he calls "marketing by not asking any questions first" and which meets with little success. He also runs a mock charity-drive for poor children in RinkebyRinkeby
Rinkeby is a district in Rinkeby-Kista borough, Stockholm, Sweden. Rinkeby had 15,051 inhabitants as at December 31, 2007.Rinkeby is noted for its high concentration of immigrants and people with immigrant ancestry...
.
The fire-department chief also develops a crush on him, courting him in various manners. Percy is not happy when he finally reveals his feelings.
Percy tårar (Tears of Percy) 1996
Having left Glenn behind, Percy goes into psychotherapyPsychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a general term referring to any form of therapeutic interaction or treatment contracted between a trained professional and a client or patient; family, couple or group...
where he meets Dr J Tull (played by the same actor as Glenn) who listens to the tale of how he - along with his new side-kick Tommy Bohlin - exploited the new boss of an old family-run brewery.
Torsk på Tallinn (Screwed in Tallinn) 1999
Percy runs a travel-agency for lonely men who travel abroad to meet potential wives. He takes them to a shoddy hotel in TallinnTallinn
Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia. It occupies an area of with a population of 414,940. It is situated on the northern coast of the country, on the banks of the Gulf of Finland, south of Helsinki, east of Stockholm and west of Saint Petersburg. Tallinn's Old Town is in the list...
, Estonia
Estonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
where things get complicated.
Glenn Killing på Grand (Glenn Killing on Grand) 2000
Now in a sorry financial state, Percy and his new partner make an appearance on stage for a small musical performance. In return, Glenn offers them a hot meal.Trivia
Percy usually drives or travels in American cars, including a 4-door CadillacCadillac
Cadillac is an American luxury vehicle marque owned by General Motors . Cadillac vehicles are sold in over 50 countries and territories, but mostly in North America. Cadillac is currently the second oldest American automobile manufacturer behind fellow GM marque Buick and is among the oldest...
, a Buick Electra
Buick Electra
The Buick Electra was a full-size premium automobile built by the Buick division of General Motors. The Electra name was used by Buick between 1959 and 1990.- 1959–1960 :...
station-wagon, a Chevrolet Van and - in one case - a Lincoln
Lincoln (automobile)
Lincoln is an American luxury vehicle brand of the Ford Motor Company. Lincoln vehicles are sold mostly in North America.-History:The company was founded in August 1915 by Henry M. Leland, one of the founders of Cadillac . During World War I, he left Cadillac which was sold to General Motors...
Limo.