Pantsdrunk Explained

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

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, and published in 2018.[5] [6] [7] [8] [9] The Australian brewery Two Birds Brewing launched a line of beers called 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 and, one of which uses pantsdrunk to advertise a fictional beer called .

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 before it was cool.[13] [14]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Hillier . Bianca . Romero . María Elena . April 13, 2020 . Kalsarikännit: Drinking at home in your undies, like Finns . The World from PRX.
  2. Web site: 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.
  3. News: The Finnish word for being drunk in underwear is perfect for now. Anna. Brech. December 24, 2020. This Finnish word for getting drunk home alone is a whole 2020 mood. Stylist.
  4. Web site: May 5, 2020 . What may happen after the coronavirus in Finland? . Reachinghot.
  5. News: 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 . . Päntsdrunk, the Latest Scandi Lifestyle Philosophy, Involves Drinking in Your Underwear.
  6. News: Colagrossi . Mike . October 15, 2018 . 'Pantsdrunk' and the Finnish art of relaxing . Big Think.
  7. News: Nagesh . Ashitha . June 6, 2018 . Forget hygge, let's all get päntsdrunk . BBC Three . BBC.
  8. News: Levine . Nick . June 3, 2018 . Is "Päntsdrunk" The New, Easier & Less Smug Hygge? . Refinery29 . What Is Pantsdrunk? Kalsarikanni Finland Lifestyle.
  9. Web site: Kottke . Jason . October 10, 2018 . Pantsdrunk, the Finnish Art of Relaxation . kottke.org.
  10. Web site: July 2, 2020 . READY TO GET YOUR KALSARIKÄNNIT ON? . 2023-02-09 . Two Birds Brewing . en-AU . WHERE TO GET YOUR HANDS ON KALSARIKÄNNIT VANILLA & CACAO STOUT AND HAZY PALE.
  11. News: July 3, 2020 . 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 .
  12. News: 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 .
  13. Web site: Kalsarikännit featured on The Simpsons. Helsinki Literary Agency. 1 March 2024. 5 March 2024.
  14. Web site: Kalsarikänni mainittiin Simpsoneissa, ja se on merkittävämpi asia kuin äkkiseltään ajattelisi. Jussi. Ahlroth. Helsingin Sanomat. 27 February 2024. 1 March 2024. fi.