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I Spent 5 Years Illustrating 250 First World Problems, Meanwhile Taylor Swift Stole My Name
Visual ArtJUN 20, 2018

I Spent 5 Years Illustrating 250 First World Problems, Meanwhile Taylor Swift Stole My Name

Nils Sjöberg
Nils Sjöberg
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I was at the bedside of my sick friend at the hospital. She was not getting any better.
A moment later I was in the cafeteria. Looking for something to drink. But I couldn't find that soda I had noticed in the ads.
It was sold out. I clenched my teeth, cursed and stamp on the floor. But hey - did I cry over soda water?
Yeah, sure I did. And that was where my blog idea was born. Since then I have illustrated about 250 first world problems for people all over the world.
How does it work? People send me their problems, I let my followers vote on which one I shall pick, then I draw.
In 2016 I discovered that Taylor Swift used my name, Nils Sjöberg, as a pseudonym when writing pop songs with Calvin Harris. Definitely a first world problem. I illustrated it and it went crazy viral. In 2017 Taylor Swift buried me in her new video. I illustrated it again. And once again it went viral.
In September the blog turns five years and that's about it, the time has come to move on with another project.
Until then, I will keep illustrating first world problems and would be happy to receive more suggestions.
Scroll down for some examples!

#1 The Dentist Asks Me Questions While His Fingers Are In My Mouth

The Dentist Asks Me Questions While His Fingers Are In My Mouth
112points

#2 Taylor Swift Buried Me (Nils Sjöberg) In Her New Music Video

Taylor Swift Buried Me (Nils Sjöberg) In Her New Music Video
104points

#3 I Stepped On A Wet Patch On The Floor. Now I Have To Change Socks

I Stepped On A Wet Patch On The Floor. Now I Have To Change Socks
98points

#4 I Accidentally Turned On My Front-Face Camera

I Accidentally Turned On My Front-Face Camera
91points

#5 My Smartphone Is Too Big For My Pocket

My Smartphone Is Too Big For My Pocket
78points

#6 The Banana Doesn't Fit In My Banana Case

The Banana Doesn't Fit In My Banana Case
69points

#7 The Guy Next To Me Occupies The Armrest At The Cinema

The Guy Next To Me Occupies The Armrest At The Cinema
68points

#8 Taylor Swift Uses My Name (Nils Sjöberg) As An Alias When She Produces Pop Songs

Taylor Swift Uses My Name (Nils Sjöberg) As An Alias When She Produces Pop Songs
66points

#9 I Have To Keep Holding On To The Hood Of My Coat When It Snows

I Have To Keep Holding On To The Hood Of My Coat When It Snows
57points

#10 A Guy At The Gym Chose The Locker Below Mine, Even Though All Others Were Free

A Guy At The Gym Chose The Locker Below Mine, Even Though All Others Were Free
55points

#11 Stones Get Stuck In My Vans’ Shoe Soles

Stones Get Stuck In My Vans’ Shoe Soles
48points

#12 The Remote Control To My Garage Door Has Ran Out Of Battery. Now I Have To Open It Manually

The Remote Control To My Garage Door Has Ran Out Of Battery. Now I Have To Open It Manually
42points

#13 My Glasses Are Fogging Up When I Enter The Supermarket

My Glasses Are Fogging Up When I Enter The Supermarket
38points

#14 My Boyfriend Used The Last Coffee Grains So I Didn’t Have Any Coffee This Morning

My Boyfriend Used The Last Coffee Grains So I Didn’t Have Any Coffee This Morning
38points

#15 I Can't Decide Which Selfie To Post

I Can't Decide Which Selfie To Post
36points

#16 I Could Only See Clouds When I Flew To Germany The Other Day

I Could Only See Clouds When I Flew To Germany The Other Day
33points

#17 My Avocados Are Too Hard

My Avocados Are Too Hard
32points

#18 I Have Too Large Calves To Wear Slim Fit Jeans

I Have Too Large Calves To Wear Slim Fit Jeans
29points

#19 I'm Totally Addicted To My Iphone

I'm Totally Addicted To My Iphone
29points

#20 I Always Put Too Much Stuff In My Taco

I Always Put Too Much Stuff In My Taco
27points
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