Sevensleeper

I think it’s hilarious that someone who can’t get out of bed is called a “sevensleeper” (sjusovare) in Sweden. Was that the most outrageous hour to rise our phrase-coining forefathers could think of?

“Yep, he’s a real sevensleeper. Can’t roll out of bed at 4.45 like the rest of us to milk the cows before the sun goes up. Lazy bastard.”

Seriously, isn’t this phrase overdue for an adjustment to modern life? Since when is 7 am sleeping in? We invented automatic milking machines for a reason, and we shouldn’t be ashamed of enjoying a good weekend snooze into the early afternoon.