Geography Now - Finland Reaction | I Want The Happiness Formula!

[@ReactToTheWorld]

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[@js0988]

Alcohol

[@oldinion]

It's not really happiness, more accurate word for that Happiness index thing would be contentment index. People are generally content with their lives in Finland. It's a kind of happiness I guess.

[@hayatofury8580]

regarding Russia Finland sisuation.. Putin might be grazy and homicidal but hes not stupid, No i dont believe he will attack, even less now that we are (Finland) offically Nato member.

[@TheObscureRambler]

Sisu, humility and contentment. You don't need to be mind-blowingly happy to enjoy life - the more laid-back side of enjoyment is being content, enjoying what you have and not forever yearning for something more? That being said, politically speaking - there's a lot of discontent popping up when a mostly right-wing government both promises NOT to weaken the situation of the 'weakest and the least wealthy' AND at the same time is cutting heavily into the social security of the very same weakest and least wealthy. Mark my words, there's going to be trouble about that. As to sisu... it's said to 'take your through granite', aka if you are determined enough, ready enough to fight and strive, it's hard to keep you back. Finns are not quitters, that's a nationally instilled trait in us. And then there's humility. If there's one thing Finland dislikes it's flashy, boasty, show-off minded people, the 'stereotypical' 'Murican tourist will receive much sarcastic derision around here because they are publicly loud enough to be a nuisance. It's not that we're not proud of ourselves, our country or our achievements, it's that BOASTING is seen as highly trashy. Humble attitudes, humble words, humble life will get you far.

[@muonakukkula]

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[@annina134]

I'm not afraid of Russia. Not before Nato and not now. Greetings from Finland.

[@coolzredz]

Do normal people in Finland want to be in nato ? our is the USA making you join ? I don’t believe that Russia wants or cares about Finland but if Finland join nato then the USA owns you so Russia might be uncomfortable what ever happens I don’t think it will effect me in Ireland

[@annina134]

@@coolzredz some want to be in Nato and some don't. USA is not making Finland to be or to do anything. The war Russia started in full force made many finnish think it is time for Nato. Russia have had Finland in the past and I would not be surprised if P in his delucions would try something. But after Nato he might be more careful for what he do or don't do.

[@coolzredz]

@@annina134 thank you for answering I understand that Finland wants to feel safe from Russia I worry that the USA/nato will use Finland to damage Russia and make the war bigger I believe that the USA military want to weaken Russia first then china because the USA want to keep their power over the world . Anyway I hope you have a peaceful and great life 😎☘️

[@ilarimakiranta]

@@coolzredz Most people want to join Nato. If I would have to guess, maybe 80% of the people. Our view on the USA is neutral but leans to the good side. Our view on Russia on the other hand is very bad.

[@butterflies655]

​@@coolzredz 80%of finns want to be in Nato. USA does not own us. Nothing is different here. Russia threatend Finland many times.

[@jxhl666]

Before we really tried to keep good relations with Russia, despite of all the bad history between us, but the Invasion of Ukraine really opened our eyes and we now know for sure, that our neighbor can not be trusted at all and we can not be neutral in this. We've been through what Ukraine is going through right now, and we never want to go through it again alone. That's why we joined NATO. And I do feel safer now than I felt before we were accepted to join. I can see that they are more hostile towards us now after we joined, but they were threatening us even before we wanted to join. Only now they actually have to think more than twice before attacking, if that's what they were planning to do. My grandparents had to be evacuated from Karelia when they were children, because the soviets invaded Finland. They never got a chance to go back home. My "ancestral homeland" is still there, behind the border. ... The black candies and ice cream is salmiakki. It's salty liquorice. I'd say that most ppl outside of Northern Europe do not like it at all 😂

[@Finngolian12]

Lol your whole "ancestral homeland" is all of Russia, We were there first Russians are just Vikings that came later.

[@SimoExMachina2]

Let me tell a little about the back story of the sauna competition incident. The Finnish guy Timo was a genuine sauna freak who had loved sauna and to sauna, his whole life. He had an incredible natural tolerance for the heat and his body was accustomed to the stress the extreme heat brings you. The Russian guy on the other hand had an alternative strategy to win: cheating. He used all sorts of lotions, painkillers, lubes etc to just numb the pain, but his body was not accustomed to the extreme heat. So after a prolonged session in the sauna (it is literally much hotter than normal sauna and they pour water constantly to make it extra painful; the last man sitting the sauna is the winner), the Russian guy collapsed and died. The Finnish guy survived, but with severe burns and was comatozed for a while too. He lived, because he was strong enough to survive it.

[@joelallonen5501]

timppa saunoo!

[@Kamellion]

We're a NATO member now. But even before that, I think we would've given muscovy a severely crushed bloody nose. Our grandparents did back in WW2 and we are a much, much richer, better armed and trained country now than back then. Besides it's about SISU and we still have it. Never give up, never surrender, no matter how hopeless and bad things appear. You will just not give up. To us Finns it's pretty much like you Americans say: "It's freedom or death."

[@leopartanen8752]

Salmiakki or salammoniac (ammonium chloride) is a type of salt which is usually mixed with liquorice to make this awesome kicking ass candy which is also called salmiakki or salty liqourice.

[@Kerppu68]

The nature connection and silence are big part of the "happiness formula"

[@_veikkomies]

Just by the way, the etymology of "Suomi" is not entirely clear but what is almost completely clear is that it does not come from "suo" (swamp)

[@sket179]

It's not actually being "happy" that the survey portrays, but they haven't changed the name since it makes headlines. It's actually measuring being content, and it's like you said, strong social network and security, low level of corruption (we have some but it's not as visible) etc

[@ivylasangrienta6093]

Well, we're IN nato now, so I'm not that worried anymore.

[@Ryanlexz]

Sure but nato isn't united as it may seem. Even marcon is getting tired of Ukraine war

[@peterarmoton2685]

"We are not russians and we wont be swedish, so let us be Finns" Snellman

[@immune85]

"Ruotsalaisia emme enää ole, venäläisiksi emme halua tulla, olkaamme siis suomalaisia". "We are no longer Swedes, and Russians we do not wish to become, so let us be Finns."

[@finnishculturalchannel]

That wife carrying competition has probably had the most media coverage and the event is competed in several countries, US included, but my personal favorite of the similar sports is summer ice fishing: "PERJANTAI: Summer Ice Fishing is For Real".

[@MsElias64]

Thank's.👍❤️

[@timyfin]

There was some info would like to add: -Finns drink most cofe and eat ice cream most too in the world, by person sure. And that can really see in daily life. -Because video mention long drink. Long drink was invented from Finland. It was drink for summer Olympic games 1952 -This happyness data, Finns this it is just statistic information. But really: big personal space, quiet environment, free education, purest food and water, free public healtcare. Even when think about cold winters actyaly it is good thing, it keep most dangerous diseases and bugs away. Finland does not happen bassicly ever any natural disaster. Cold weather is beautiful, shining, like time been stoped time, when world is on sleep, what colder than more beautiful. In Finland u really got possibility have all u need and concentrate doing what ever u like. I mean to say, u got environment for time and inventing here. All finns not see it this way until they visit to try live elsewhere. Like in US life consentrate for career so u can get education for your kinds and get insurance. China same idea u concentrate all life, that u got enough money to get your kids on school or enough saving for family if some one need serious medical care. Also Finnish culture does not have any family relative pressures, what u need to be in life or thinking that there is only one way to live your life.

[@Ghost-qv7hx]

We are happy here Finland and we have Nightwish

[@Tedger]

Life really goes on, but the war has hit our psyche really hard... we are very dissapointed in russia, but not surprised, thats why we never let our guard down, even tho many wanted as they were too dreamy about russians.

[@juhanivaltonen2456]

Hehee here we come! Finland mentioned! Uuu what u got for us here? Aaa looking some clips from our country.

[@tedalert1825]

"Netherlands is a part of Skandinavia"? Ohohh .. sh!tstorm incoming! 8)

[@papakush420-gg]

Its not but lets be real, Dutch people are as blonde like Scandinavians.

[@matikaevur6299]

@@papakush420-gg So, with enough peroxide .. Cameroon can also be Scandinavic? ;)

[@papakush420-gg]

@@matikaevur6299 Cameroon is the Scandinavia of Africa already. 😉

[@matikaevur6299]

@@papakush420-gg Well, then it's time for United Scandics of the World :)

[@artoeloranta2810]

​@@matikaevur6299After all, there has to be a limit. Not everyone is taken care of there.

[@moonliteX]

Scandinavian countries from netherlands to ,... Why not france and germany? Belgium?

[@TheNismo777]

Not much has changed, Finland been preparing for anything over 80 years, so it would be a super bad decision to mess with Finland. Even if they are going insane in the east, they aint THAT crazy to have a suicide wish. Its even bigger no factor for russia, now that we are in NATO and we got US/NATO troops with toys chillin here and training with us. :)

[@Nakkisesonki]

Did bro rly just say we and netherlanda are skandinavia?

[@torpmorp1324]

To those who might even care, unlike stated here, Finland never was a part of the Soviets (the Soviet Union) but became independet before the Soviet Union was even founded.

[@lifeofpasche]

Hello 👋🏻 from Finland 🇫🇮🤘🏻 The happiest country in the World because of metal bands, sauna and coffee we consume 😄 Personally, I have never seen need for us Finns joining NATO, until Russia attacked Ukraine and started threatening western values. Now I see this was necessary. Us Finns have very good relationships with our Nordic neighbours, so we are safe from that direction and only threat for us has ever been Russia. But, we don't have to be in NATO to get security, and we are not afraid of Russia, cause we are very prepared. And we are also member of EU, so to join NATO is not to get military assistance. Hypothetically speaking, if Finland would have never joined to NATO, and Russia would have started a war against Finland, we would have got military aid from our fellow EU countries, and some of those countries are NATO members, this means that in this hypothetical scenario there would have been NATO troops in Finland, and if any of those troops would have become under Russian attack, then Russia would have also started war against NATO. Okay then, why was this so important then, to Finland to join NATO; Selfishly, in the end it's all about tourism. Now that Finland is a NATO country, it means that we are still a safe country for westerners, we have always been safe country, but image wise this was a must move. From a global point of view, this also had to be done, because Russia wanted to break up Europe and break up NATO, so we had to make this solution and give our support to Europe and NATO, and with our small contribution strengthen Europe and western values. Current Russia is a cancer that must be stopped from spreading, Finland will give all it's support to Europe and NATO, and we won't stand aside when evil dictators try to destroy democracy, peace and freedom.

[@Mojova1]

You are spelling russia wrong.

[@InsaneFrenzy]

happiest place is a lie... we are just drunk most of the time

[@Ghost-qv7hx]

Now we are more happy in Nato 85% satisfied

[@Songfugel]

A running theme of wrong information in this video is constantly referring Russia as Soviet Union. Soviet Union was formed from the ashes of Russia's collapse, which is when Finland "escaped" from being an autonomic Grand Duchy (colony) of Russia. Finland was never part of Soviet Union, even though it is repeatedly claimed in this video Also Finland already joined NATO, but tbh, not much if anything has changed between Russia vs Finland for normal people. We have always been very realistic about Russia and Putin, and thus have been on high alert ever since invasion of Crimea happened

[@B1gLupu]

Not scared of the Russians. If they want to go for round 3, we'll bury them next to their predecessor in the woods of Karelia.

[@butterflies655]

Netherland is not Scandinavian.

[@veljkomijajlovic1670]

Do nexti video on Serbia Geography Now

[@Finkele1]

funny how introduction videos of Finland is always made by some random dude. I actually do bc we don't bother.

[@ulvsbane]

The secret is of course to have great neighbours. /Regards, Sweden

[@TPacoustic]

Finland is not the happiest country. That study has nothing to do with happiness. It is basically a trust study. Happiness is subjective. Do you feel happy or not? Finland is very far from happy country. Lot of alcoholism, drug problems, unemployment, lonelyness, suicides, and a high level usage of depression pills. Does that sound happy to you? Every day there are huge bread lines of people who can't afford food. Saying Finland is the happiest country is a disgrace, and a slap on the face for everyone who are not doing well. It is stupid meme, and I hate how some finns spread it.

[@TTK2013]

So you think that other countries do not have those same problems or even worst situation? You can not understand that example unemployed can possible be more happy here in Finland than in some other country? Bread lines...I have never seen that line,not in my town or some other town. Sure I know that some bigger towns have those lines time to time but not even every day. Also fact is that some peoples on those lines are just miserly,you are not poor if you are coming to the line with quite new SUV. Maybe you should check how this happiness is measured....secret word is "average".. So it is not you or me,not some others but average. I have visited in 43 countries (Work took me around the planet) and must say that feel very happy to live in Finland.

[@TPacoustic]

@@TTK2013Depression pill usage is really good measurement for happiness in countries, and Finland is doing bad on that list. Sure there are worst places to live in, but yes there are better. I would move to Norway in a heartbeat, if I had the skills necessary, and didn't have certain duties. The study is all about, do you trust police, or do you trust goverment and so on. Finland will rank first everytime, because in good and bad, finns have high trust towards fellow people. Just culturally the idea of finnish happiness is strange, because the culture is melancholic.

[@TheObscureRambler]

@@TTK2013 what are you trying to say, that because you've never been in or seen a 'bread line', they don't exist? I've been in one, this summer, thanks to KELA's stinginess. In fact, been in several, to avoid starving. And no, I have no 'quite new SUV', nor did the other people there arrive in such, what I DID see was a lot of ordinary people of all ages and across the gender spectrum, all seemingly a little bit ashamed to have to be there, but grateful for the food nonetheless... do some freaking facts checking, or you'll sound like a priviledged fecking yuppie.

[@butterflies655]

​Depression pill is not a good measurement for happines. it is used for insomnia as well. A huge number of finns have insomnia. Also a lot of finns use depression pills although they do not really need it. Everybody is depressed sometimes. By the way suicide rates have gone drastically down in Finland in 30 years. Watch the statistics in the video "Comparison suicide rates by countries/ Country suicide rate comparison." 62 highest suicide countries and Finland is not even mentioned. The highest suicide countries are: the 1st Russia. The 2nd South Korea. The 3rd Kazakstan. The 4th Ukraine and the 5th Japan Finland is ranked the best country by World economic Forum conference in Switzerland Davos 2019. Finland was on the top almost in every category. More in good than bad. Also Finland was ranked the happiest country 6 times in a row 2018 - 2023 The reasons are approximately the same. Google the statistics "The most deppressed countries." Don't underestimate your own good country.

[@erikloupias7642]

Strange ,they are the happiest people in the world, but in the Netherlands live the happiest children of the world?🤔🤣😂

[@lifeofpasche]

This is very interesting info 🤔 What happens to people in Netherlands or what happens people in Finland after hitting adulthood 🤔 😅

[@cinderellaandstepsisters]

There is no huge difference between Scandinavia and Nordic countries. The only difference is Finland has got more blondies. Finland has got no post soviet buildings, cuz Finland was never a part of Soviet union. Never under communism and never an easyern bloc country.

[@MrBanaanipommi]

dont come to finland for happiness, they are taxing you to death. regards from finnish guy lol

[@Mojova1]

Lähde sitten jenkkeihin ja maksa kymppitonni synnytyksestä.

[@MrBanaanipommi]

@@Mojova1 no se xD

[@MrBanaanipommi]

@@Mojova1 valintojen mailma

[@cinderellaandstepsisters]

Finns are still living comfortably. The poverty you see in US you cannot see in Finland.

[@MrBanaanipommi]

@@cinderellaandstepsisters some are... some not....

[@mv_5878]

Finnish happiness is an acquired taste. If you aren't born or raised here, you likely don't get what's the fuss.