Than I'm glad that I'm not from Sweden and I'm equally glad that the Swedes make a "joke" a hefty expenditure. You are also making light of the awardees who gave their lives in their pursuit of peace and justive. You are now calling into question the validity of the other categories, as one can nominate onself for other prizes, but not for the Peace Prize.

And, whether or not it's a joke to you, it's serious to other folks, including, it would seem, the writer. Now, go in Peace (Prize.)