Where did you read that "once a week"? Or the "whether you need it or not"? Americans...
He’s a certain type of American that’s for sure. His prejudices, stereotypes and criticisms of others have no boundaries. He’s shown that over and over on the bbs since I’ve been back to AH/bbs.
I have no idea where he’d pull that from and apply it to someone who lives in Finland
The only long standing (US?) joke about bathing that I’m aware of is about the French. That also is a stereotype probably dating back centuries with their love of perfume, cologne and fragrances like patchouli.