The Nobel celebrations

I listened to most of Obamas speech today when he received the peace prize. It was clever, beautiful and touching. He is a hell of a good speaker. Sounded almost like a preacher. Don't know if the audience understood what he was saying, because their facial expressions were very neutral, they all looked like zeros. And if the rest of the world is watching, doesn't it look strange to see some bored idiots in some special chairs in the front row (the royal highness with wifes etc)? I think it looks nothing but medieval.

Just now is the Nobel dinner on TV. It's always broadcasted. People watch the celebrities eat and dance, all commended by reporters. "Is the finance minister sending text messages during the dinner? Oh no, it can't be true." "Here we can see the princess fiance talking to one of the price winners wifes. The fiance is a lowyer from Djursholm" etc etc. And then some reportage with interviews with the Nobel price winners where they explain what they have done.
All the winners are typically there, except the peace price winner, because he is in Norway where the peace price is delivered and celebrated. I'm sure he has much more fun and interesting conversation there. The Swedish celebration is extremely formal and very traditional.

Anyway, I'm happy to see that there are several of the Nobel price winners are women this year!! That's worth a celebration!