A petition circulating online has gathered over 200,000 signatures from individuals supporting a whimsical proposal to "Denmarkify" California. The petition suggests purchasing the Golden State from the United States and transforming Disneyland into "Hans Christian Andersenland."

The campaign, reported by Fox Los Angeles, playfully reimagines Los Angeles as "Løs Ångeles" and presents the idea as a chance for Denmark to acquire more sunshine, palm trees, and roller skating opportunities. The website explicitly states the intention to "buy California from Donald Trump!"

This petition emerged as a tongue-in-cheek response to former President Trump's past expressions of interest in acquiring Greenland, a Danish territory. Trump's suggestions, which included the possibility of using military or economic pressure, were met with firm rejection from Greenland's leader and the Danish Prime Minister. They emphasized that Greenland's future should be determined by its people.

The petition's authors point to the political differences between California's leadership and the White House as a reason why Trump might be receptive to the sale. They cite Trump's past criticisms of California and his clashes with state officials. The petition sets a crowdfunding goal of approximately $1 trillion.

Key incentives highlighted in the petition include California's sunny climate, its thriving tech industry, the availability of avocado toast, and the opportunity to rebrand Disneyland as "Hans Christian Andersenland," envisioning Mickey Mouse in a Viking helmet. Should California hypothetically become a Danish territory, the petition suggests moving the capital from Sacramento to Solvang, a city with a rich Danish heritage and architecture known as the "Danish Capital of America."