More Sex Urged

Friday, March 9 9:22 PM SGT

Tennis legend Bjoern Borg urges Europeans to have more sex

STOCKHOLM, March 9 (AFP) - Tennis legend Bjoern Borg wants Europeans to have more sex and recommends they learn from the "Swedish model" to increase people production -- and ensure future financing for pensions.

"We have a bit of a delicate problem here in the western world: there aren't enough babies being born," the five-time Wimbledon winner said in a full-page advertisement published in Sweden's main financial daily Dagens Industri.

An English language text printed on a large color photograph of 11 striking young women dressed as hospital midwives said: "If nothing drastic happens soon there won't be anyone who can work and put up for our pensions.

"Bad karma! Luckily there is a simple solution that is both enjoyable and relaxing: The Swedish model. An intimate form of socialising that, if done properly, will keep midwives labouring all over Europe.

"So the humble advice from Bjoern Borg is quite simply: Get to it!"

The advertisment concluded with an admonition to readers to "F--- for Future" and Borg's signature. There was no other explanation for the stunt.

The tennis star also produces various clothing lines marketed under his name.

-- Masters Johnson (more.sex@less.stress), March 10, 2001

Answers

Funny to read but Borg's encouragement has a very real side. Sweden's demographics are crashing headlong into their socialist dreams.

Anyone know if Borg is dumb enough to still be a Swedish citizen taxwise?

-- Carlos (riffraff@cybertime.net), March 11, 2001.

Toured some of Italy, Switzerland and Germany last summer. Almost no kids anywhere. It was a strange contrast to the U.S., where "baby culture" seems to be getting more prevalent every year.

-- Bemused (and_amazed@you.people), March 12, 2001.

Almost no kids anywhere.

Be still my beating heart. There is a place such as this? Truly? Why do I suddenly hear Judy singing - "Somewhere, over the rainbow..."

Must I acquire ruby slippers to initiate the journey to this mythical paradise or will steel-toe workboots suffice?

-- Rich (howe9@shentel.net), March 12, 2001.