On a Sunday afternoon at Sandefjord's football stadium, an event described by organizers as 'Norway's largest Sunday dinner' took place. The gates opened just before 3 PM, and over a thousand guests attended the event from near and far. The event was organized by comedian Furuseth in collaboration with volunteers, the sports club, and various sponsors, though the specific sponsors involved have not been disclosed. The event featured free lapskaus and drinks, along with entertainment from dancers, Freddy Kalas, a local ukulele orchestra, numerous speakers, and others. The weather was cool spring weather.
Furuseth emphasized the importance of physical meetings to combat loneliness. SSB's 2025 Quality of Life Survey reported that 14.5% of the population in Norway feels lonely. Furuseth stated that 'you don't need to be Einstein to understand life gets better when meeting for a chat.' She had an emotional reaction during the event, noting it was 'very touching' and that many had stepped out of their comfort zones. Furuseth aims to motivate people to meet physically more often.
This event is part of Furuseth's broader activism against loneliness. She previously started the Loneliness Party for the autumn election. The Loneliness Party was quickly disbanded after receiving only 712 votes in the parliamentary election. However, Furuseth's commitment was not dampened by the party's disbandment. She is now working on a new TV series about loneliness, though the title or release timeline for this series has not been announced.
Attendees included Tor Strand, an 82-year-old who praised the event's importance. Attendees also included Yvonne Kringlund Habberstad, who celebrated her birthday there. Additionally, attendees included reporters Keyboard Simensen and Martin Abrahamsen from the TV series A-laget, who expressed support for Furuseth. The event has garnered attention, with Venke Knutson endorsing it as part of her project 'S', but the full name or details of this project remain unclear.
The event's success highlights Furuseth's persistent efforts to address social isolation through community gatherings. No inconsistencies were reported among the sources regarding the event details. The exact date of the Sunday when the event took place has not been specified, and it is unknown how many volunteers participated in organizing the event. Despite these unknowns, the large turnout and positive feedback from attendees underscore the event's impact in fostering social connections in Sandefjord.