Norway lost to England in the World Cup, but Norwegian fans didn’t let that get their Viking spirit down. Celebrating their heritage as Vikings, they arrived rowing their pretend longboats, they left rowing, they were even greeted at the Dallas airport by police rowing (they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery), and finally, they rowed themselves home on the airport carousel last week.

Unlike other losers who rioted over their loss or acted like sore losers (witness Egypt blaming Israel for its loss to Argentina), the Norwegians’ good cheer won the hearts of World Cup fans all over the world.

“They did not riot. They did not burn cars. They did not smash bus stops or the glass windows of shops,” a fan posted on social media. “They smiled. They laughed. They saw the positive in their performance. They celebrated their heritage. They were proud of who they had been in the past and who they are today.”

“Norwegian fans are rowing home after being eliminated from the World Cup,” wrote another. “Thank you, Norway. You brought something very special to the FIFA World Cup with fun and sportsmanship. The Vikings go home!”