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Ultimate List of Dutch Quirks

Dutch Quirk #131: Flock to online comments to type ‘gekoloniseerd’

Let’s set the scene: you’re watching a Pewdiepie meme reaction video on YouTube and he briefly mentions...

Dutch Quirk #50: Disagree about Zwarte Piet all the time

Come December, many countries celebrate their traditions. The French have Papa Noël with their helper rats, and...

Dutch Quirk #129: Bike recklessly — and somehow remain unhurt

Hell hath no fury like a Dutchie atop a bicycle. Ever seen one zigzag, helmetless, through speeding...

Dutch Quirk #10: Eat pepernoten during (and before!) the holiday season

Placed alongside Halloween candies, they've competed for our attention in the supermarket aisles for a month. 👀...

Dutch Quirk #128: Have a DIY mentality about everything

Dutchies are thrifty, they’re frugal, and they’re self-reliant. Combine all of these, and they get the fantastic...

Dutch Quirk #121: Hate on the King and all of his blunders

Ah, King Willem-Alexander: a character both admired and hated throughout the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Dutch...

Dutch Quirk #126: Play weird street games on King’s Day

If there's something Dutchies love, it's celebrating their (usually) beloved King on King's Day. And part of...

Dutch Quirk #72: Put a hook on old buildings to move furniture

Picture this: you're taking a stroll through the picturesque streets of any given Dutch city, the sun...