Cartoonist confirms: Kjell is from Sauda
The well-known cartoonist Børge Lund (53) has now provided a clarification regarding his popular character, Kjell. For a long time, readers have wondered where Kjell actually comes from, and now Lund confirms that his hometown is Sauda.
Børge Lund explains that he rarely mentions the name of the place directly in the comic strip itself. Nevertheless, many readers have long suspected that Kjell has roots in the Ryfylke municipality. Lund admits that it is easy for the audience to draw this conclusion based on the content.
For many fans of the comic, this is a fun detail that adds more depth to the character. The discussion about Kjell's origin has been ongoing on social media, and the confirmation from the creator himself now puts an end to the speculation.
Børge Lund is known for his sharp humor regarding working life in Norway. By placing Kjell in Sauda, he ties the series even closer to reality and Norwegian geography, which often brings great joy to the readers.