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Ben Kersley

Ben Kersley is a combination of language geek and stand-up comedian. With a sharp eye for cultural clashes and a knack for finding humour in the everyday, he can make a sea of people laugh whether he's talking about English grammar rules, the mysterious Swedish queues, or why there are only five jokes. With charm and a twinkle in his eye, Ben delivers punchlines that hit harder than a classic grammar test. In 2015 he also had a particular fascination with Linköping and what Ben calls its Cargo Cult — building things and believing that wonderful things will happen. Has it happened? That's unclear. Maybe the video will give you a clearer picture?