Henrik used to study television and media production at the reputable Danish School of Media and Journalism and would probably have found gainful employment by now if it weren’t for his questionable decision to start interning at the Scandinavian Vice office about a year ago. But at least he’s busy. As our resident Dane, we’re always sending him out to interview Denmark’s smartest, most fascinating people—a list that, until this issue, included only Lars von Trier. Recently we had him run down documentary photographer Jacob Holdt, the curious Danish vagabond whose book American Pictures redefined the genre of documentary photography. And wouldn’t you know, it turns out our wee Robert Plant knockoff here is quite the conversationalist. See JACOB HOLDT IS NOT A HIPPIE.
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We’re sure by now you’ve seen Happy Birthday: The Birthday Show, Viceland.com’s daily online video in which our managing editor wishes a happy birthday to noted luminaries and delivers various shout-outs and congratulatory statements submitted by viewers. It’s a runaway smash hit. We owe the enormous success of the show to this handy calendar that Rhino Records sent us. Every day it lists the birthdays of cool rock icons such as Rod Stewart (January 10, 1945) and Seal (February 19, 1963), along with the dates of cultural milestones like “Steely Dan break up” (June 21, 1981). It’s great fun and makes the world seem slightly less worthless, if only for a day. Thanks, Rhino. And don’t forget to watch Happy Birthday: The Birthday Show! Send in your birthdays, well-wishes, love proclamations, musical dedications, and general requests for upcoming episodes today!