Just like in that movie, "While You Were Sleeping."

to its conclusion. I wonder what the deal is, or if this isn't a practical joke?

Yes, this is something for the textbooks, I bet, if he'll give permission.

then he'll have to pay the bill?

Reminds me of a few stories that are often cited as evidence for reincarnation. With that idea in mind, one wonders if there is or was a real Johan Ek. Or... maybe there will be. Cue spooky music. But that interpretation runs up against the quality of his Swedish, and some of his memories.

The human mind is a fascinating thing. I hope they find his family.

So far nobody seems to recognize him.

Wall Street Wizard Claims He's From Future

http://www.ufodigest.com/aprilfool.html

That kind of reminds me of a a story I read on CNN recently about an Australian woman who had a head injury that left her speaking with a French accent. She otherwise recovered and didn't have any other problems but the accent remained and was a source of embarrassment for her. But to wake up speaking an entirely different language and no memories...I can't imagine how awful that would be.

i don't remember remembering!