Termometret

Termometret is a fictional device appearing in the Swedish comedy film "Yrrol" from 1994. The film is a collection of satirical sketches and recurring characters, and Termometret is a key element in one of these sketches.

The Termometret, which translates to "the thermometer" in English, is presented as a device that measures the temperature of a person's "vrede" or anger. In the sketch, characters are depicted using this device to gauge their own or others' levels of anger. The humor arises from the absurdity of such a measurement and the exaggerated reactions of the characters to the readings.

The concept of Termometret plays on the common understanding of thermometers as instruments for measuring physical temperature and applies it metaphorically to an emotional state. This juxtaposition of the literal and the figurative is a hallmark of the comedic style in "Yrrol." The device itself, in its visual representation within the film, often appears as a comically oversized or crudely made object, further emphasizing its fictional and humorous nature. It serves as a prop to facilitate comedic dialogue and situations related to interpersonal conflict and frustration. The sketch featuring Termometret has become one of the memorable segments from "Yrrol," contributing to the film's lasting cult status in Sweden.