Pantsdrunk (stylized as Päntsdrunk; Finnish: kalsarikännit, ⓘ) is a form of drinking culture, originating in Finland, in which the drinker consumes alcoholic drinks at home dressed in very little clothing, usually underwear, with no intention of going out. To a large extent, it is still considered a way of life in Finland, possibly related to the stereotyped lack of social contacts among Finns. The forced isolation of people in their own homes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic created a global trend for this drinking habit.[1][2][3][4]
In popular culture[edit]
Books detailing the method and philosophy of "pantsdrunking" have been written, the most notable being Päntsdrunk (Kalsarikänni): The Finnish Path to Relaxation (Drinking at Home, Alone, in Your Underwear) written by Miska Rantanen, and published in 2018.[5][6][7][8][9] The Australian brewery Two Birds Brewing launched a line of beers called Kalsarikännit in 2020.[10][11][12]
The 2023 video game Alan Wake 2, created by Finnish developer Remedy Entertainment, includes several comedic in-game advertisements with two Finnish-American brothers Jaakko and Ilmo, one of which uses pantsdrunk to advertise a fictional beer called Ahma.
In "Frinkenstein's Monster", the 11th episode of the 35th season of The Simpsons series, the pantsdrunk is mentioned as its proper name, when Homer Simpson claims that he did kalsarikännit before it was cool.[13][14]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Hillier, Bianca; Romero, María Elena (April 13, 2020). "Kalsarikännit: Drinking at home in your undies, like Finns". The World from PRX.
- ^ Hines, Nickolaus (April 3, 2020). "It's Time To Embrace the Finnish Tradition of Drinking in Your Underwear". Matador Network.
Kalsarikännit Is the Finnish Cultural Tradition We Need During Coronavirus
- ^ Brech, Anna (December 24, 2020). "The Finnish word for being drunk in underwear is perfect for now". Stylist.
This Finnish word for getting drunk home alone is a whole 2020 mood
- ^ "What may happen after the coronavirus in Finland?". Reachinghot. May 5, 2020.
- ^ Fitzmaurice, Rosie (June 4, 2018). "This new Scandi lifestyle trend involves drinking wine alone in your underwear and bingeing on Netflix — and its name is pretty fitting". Insider.
Päntsdrunk, the Latest Scandi Lifestyle Philosophy, Involves Drinking in Your Underwear
- ^ Colagrossi, Mike (October 15, 2018). "'Pantsdrunk' and the Finnish art of relaxing". Big Think.
- ^ Nagesh, Ashitha (June 6, 2018). "Forget hygge, let's all get päntsdrunk". BBC Three. BBC.
- ^ Levine, Nick (June 3, 2018). "Is "Päntsdrunk" The New, Easier & Less Smug Hygge?". Refinery29.
What Is Pantsdrunk? Kalsarikanni Finland Lifestyle
- ^ Kottke, Jason (October 10, 2018). "Pantsdrunk, the Finnish Art of Relaxation". kottke.org.
- ^ "READY TO GET YOUR KALSARIKÄNNIT ON?". Two Birds Brewing. July 2, 2020. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
WHERE TO GET YOUR HANDS ON KALSARIKÄNNIT VANILLA & CACAO STOUT AND HAZY PALE
- ^ "Australialaisen Kalsarikännit-oluen keksijät kertovat, miten nimeen päädyttiin – 'Se kolahti'" [The inventors of the Australian Kalsarikännit beer tell how the name came to be - 'It bumped']. isfi. July 3, 2020.
- ^ "Australialaispanimo esitteli oluen, jolla on yllättävä nimi: 'Kalsarikännit' – kaimakalja löytyy myös Hollannista!" [The Australian brewery introduced a beer with a surprising name: 'Kalsarikännit' - its namesake can also be found in Holland!]. isfi. July 3, 2020.
- ^ "Kalsarikännit featured on The Simpsons". Helsinki Literary Agency. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Ahlroth, Jussi (27 February 2024). "Kalsarikänni mainittiin Simpsoneissa, ja se on merkittävämpi asia kuin äkkiseltään ajattelisi". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 1 March 2024.
Further reading[edit]
- Rantanen, Miska (2018). Päntsdrunk (Kalsarikänni): The Finnish Path to Relaxation (Drinking at Home, Alone, in Your Underwear). HarperCollins. ISBN 978-0-06-285590-9. OCLC 1040083232. Archived (Google Search) from the original on 2023-02-08.
External links[edit]
- Rantanen, Miska (October 7, 2018). "How the Finnish lifestyle of getting drunk while wearing pants became the new hygge". The Guardian.
- Ferro, Shaunacy (October 10, 2018). "Kalsarikänni, or Getting Drunk in Your Underwear, Is Finland's Version of Hygge". Mental Floss.
- Swarbrick, Susan (January 26, 2019). "Bye hygge, so long coorie – let's get pantsdrunk". The Herald.
