How to open a door - Finnish instructional video from 1979

This video has subtitles. Be sure to enable them if you don't know Finnish. If you want to contribute by translating the subtitles to your language, shoot me a message, and i'll give you the info on how to do it.
Thanks go to the following people:
- Roy Mackenzie for the French translation
- Emmanuel Froissart for also submitting a French translation. Sorry but you were a bit late :)
- GothaRsk for the Slovak translation
- MrAlievren for the Turkish translation

[@sedzanithilivhali882]

"The door is approached calmly" Words I never thought I'd hear in my life

[@tinawitte420]

Don't let it notice your fear!!!

[@evecampbell3069]

Be careful of Rabid Doors! They've been known to close aggressively!

[@FantasKanal]

You should start playing DnD.

[@robmc120]

@@FantasKanal If he starts playing DnD, there's a lot more words he'll never hear in his life, such as "I do". Jk, God bless!

[@BruceCarbonLakeriver]

In more modern terms: don't pull aggro on the door xD

[@katherinehemken5544]

A man to his panicking wife in 1978: "Honey, please stop worrying about Finns, we have doors, they can't get inside." The Finnish in 1979:

[@arabellaaaa151]

HAHAHA

[@Brixster]

HAHAHA

[@MrSkinnyWhale]

HAHAHA

[@k3n972]

HAHAHA

[@baibhavpatowary5650]

HAHAHA

[@MS-Fin1917]

This instruction was strongly disapproved by Finnish prison facilities, because after these instructions spread, they had to install locks on cell doors, which cost a fortune.

[@MREnzoHerbie]

100 Likes and there is not nothing at the comments.

[@ipkeez]

​@@MREnzoHerbieyes there is!

[@cuneytsonmez]

this one is funnier than the post

[@mysteriousDSF]

Luckily in Finland the crime rate is 3 per year

[@fluffsquirrel]

@@mysteriousDSF3 extra views on this video per year? I doubt it.

[@multiio1424]

Not only did he open the door, he also walked through it and closed it again. Really superhuman skills right there.

[@tuckedup]

how to open a door.....now let us walk you through it

[@aidarsays]

Valtteri is different these days

[@eadghe]

_"I fear not the man who has opened 10,000 doors once, but I fear the man who has practiced to open the door 10,000 times."_

[@xtopia9758]

Bruce door be like

[@BadKDSky]

- Luce Bree

[@sixjhontongalamar979]

-Spruce Lee

[@FlyingMozzarella]

@@sixjhontongalamar979 ah i see ur a man of culture as well

[@isaniruch]

- Oak Lee

[@davebryan1890]

Kids don't try this at home , this man has trained for years and is a professional

[@andysanger4606]

Kids don't have to worry about closed doors... The little c++ts don't close them in the first place.

[@puggilove]

@@andysanger4606 aaargh too funny🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pablook2012]

😂😂😂😂

[@VeginMatt]

Kids don't try this at home....just find a house with an open door. You live there now.

[@syluct_ds]

yes, don't try to open doors simply walk through them

[@TheKarolans]

I can't believe content like this is available for free. What an age we live in!

[@zoom7533]

Really great times!

[@AlreadyTakenTag]

I'm surprised to see no one has mentioned the respectable moustache this gentleman has. It's incredibly hard to focus on the video when there is someone with such a majestic moustache.

[@navylaks2]

You can not open a door without such a moustache, the balance would be all wrong

[@hebneh]

Fortunately for me, I possess not only a moustache but a full beard, and I can attest that facial hair is indeed an important asset in the complicated process of door-opening.

[@marklandgraf7667]

Agreed. Vintage porn ready.

[@bastobasto4866]

his mustache look like the door knocker to one of these large, fancy doors

[@wallywooyeah1]

Fair point well taken, This video is one of them that keeps on teaching, for instance, I no longer watch it without due respect to the forgotten `Tash` workers involved in the making of this invaluable PSA

[@kamikazeejac2593]

For all the youngsters out there... life was tough before the discovery of opening doors in 1979.

[@johncatson6658]

They don't know how easy they got it nowadays. This vital info just available to them on the World Wide Web. Only the smartest among us used to be able to find workarounds for doors.

[@Lawinenmann]

@@johncatson6658 AMONG US AMOGUS REFERENCE I’m sorry

[@TruthArrows]

LOL

[@kathgarciaduarte]

imagine before the discover of blinking in 1800's. That shit was hard

[@tamarapetroff7825]

You had doors? You were lucky! We had to make do with a bead curtain across the entrance to the cave!

[@Burneth_]

I like how everyone is suddenly a *"Door Opening Connoisseur"*

[@JuniorJr...]

What really intrigues me is: aren't there door-opening connoisseurs?

[@Comrade_Santos]

Well, I've opened quite a number of doors, if I say so myself.

[@waichungsham1578]

This shot is riveting

[@jcbvortex22]

I have owned a subscription to In’N’Out Aficionado for 35 years.

[@laratlounge3621]

Well I have been practicing it for almost my entire life.

[@mayhewfisher62]

This changed my life after seeing it a few years ago. I was able to finally leave home, start a career and family. Thank you Finland.

[@404_profile_not_found]

In 1978, the ministry accidentally dubbed their original "how to open doors" video with the audio of "how to dive into a pool." This video was aired with an apology to the thousands who suffered from broken necks.

[@bradfordjeff]

To all members of my family: Please note that he also CLOSES THE DOOR immediately. He does not stand there with the door open. He does not walk away and leave it open.

[@lexiekrewitt1735]

OMG, yessss!!!!!

[@bhatkat]

Yeah, try explaining it to my cats sometime though.

[@strayhound3842]

Yes but HE IS an expert!!!

[@sabrinatscha2554]

I can relate

[@abuzarov]

Every Finn learns to close the door behind at the age of one - when they're introduced to sauna :)

[@KingFireball7]

1:12 was so slick and natural, you can just tell this man is in the 1% of world-class door openers as you won't see this perfectly executed manuever anywhere else

[@cyryc]

very swift.. and nimble, I wonder if he has any ninja training

[@chocolatechipslime]

@@cyryc I’m willing to bet yes, he stepped in so gracefully, hes not fooling me, this man has definitely been trained with ninjas

[@SixMiracles-uj1zp]

I think he had to practice without a door until he got good enough to handle one.

[@-masolrac-]

@@SixMiracles-uj1zp very good

[@andrewb378]

The little kick absolutely kills me every time

[@dontneedme25]

This was an incredible performance! So agile! Such smooth movement! I’m just in awe! That leg kick and spin was just….wow!!! I’m in tears!

[@paulst1]

I too was particularly impressed by that half turn/ twist as he went through. It's the way he makes it look easy that tells you he is a true master of doors, a door-sensei, if you will. I'm grateful to have his example inspire me. ❤❤❤

[@BobfromSydney]

There is actually a benefit to this style of door opening. On cold/windy days, it would minimise the amount of air exchange between the warm interior and the cold exterior, so it actually is useful.

[@sandrastobbia5995]

I would add that it is useful to sneak in at parties when one has arrived later than arranged. And... leaving earlier too!

[@Damian_1989]

The man's sheer confidence is impressive, you can tell he's a veteran in the arts of door opening.

[@kulturfreund6631]

If it weren't an IKEA door things would be far more complex.

[@00MrPanda00]

A PhD in Door-ology

[@itsjustameme]

I'm sure his confidence springs directly from his macho beard...

[@fishsayswhatsgoingon]

His name must be Price or something.

[@nocturnaljoe9543]

The overaverage door opening enjoyer.

[@cotteeskid]

Hard to imagine where we would all be today, if the Finnish did not make this video back in 1979. Probably all still stuck out in the cold!

[@CatAndOrHatMan]

damn I saw this at 444 thumbs up and came to say dont touch it...14 more thumbs up in a matter of 1 minute...the internet is wild...as is this video for ppl who just got MIB flashy thingied apparently

[@kvr22_]

This educational video was a blessing and a life-saver to me. Just minutes ago, I was quickly hurrying to my living space after paying respects to my great grandfather Alfred Einstein when I ran into a door! A solid yet gorgeous mahogany door that very clearly was made by s true master craftsman with absolute passion. After spending about an hour admiring the work of art, I realized... I had no idea how to open the door! My breath was taken away after witnessing just how complicated and unearthly the contraption was! It truly felt like I was in Mars, as I was not sure how to activate it. After a few more minutes of preparing myself, I held my breath and tried opening it, but when I turned what I believe they call a "doorknob" and slowly pushed it open, I quickly slammed it shut, feeling the entire universe beginning to completely split in half. I searched for a few more hours on how to open a door when I came across this! I was so lucky that I did, and despite only knowing the Finnish words "kuka seia olvet", it was like I spoke this man's language perfectly, and once I performed the action exactly like how the good gentleman did, I made it inside without anyone dying or getting hurt! I truly am indebted to those who contributed to this film, and I am willing to save their lives when it comes to it.

[@Beforeitsgone00]

Don’t forget he was kind enough to post it to KZbin too

[@Machoke98]

that's how they stopped the russians,simo and the boys just put a bunch of doors on the finnish-russian border

[@pearlm2759]

@@kvr22_ That was better than watching the whole damn video. I would watch one of you just reading. 😂

[@camilohiche4475]

Professional door opening should be in the olympics.

[@urbanlegendsandtrivia2023]

English Translation With Handy Time Stamps: 0:01 Finnish sign with lightning bolt which according to Google literally means "in the middle of everything" 0:05 Finnish man does some pointing and nodding 0:17 Finnish man balls up fist and nods some more 0:26 Starting with his right foot, Finnish man takes four crisp steps towards door 0:34 A somewhat strange nine-second closeup of Finnish man's stylish left shoe 0:44 Closeup of both stylish shoes 0:48 For some inexplicable reason, Finnish man dangles and twirls right foot for exactly five seconds 0:56 Finnish man reaches gently towards door handle in case a raging fire or hungry tiger are waiting on the other side 1:05 Man deftly opens door, steps inside, spins 180 degrees counterclockwise, and shuts the door, all in seven seconds 1:13 Instant replay of that incredibly smooth entrance 1:18 A five-second closeup of the silver door latch 1:23 Finnish man, in obvious triumph, gently closes door 1:28 Man nods again 1:31 Finnish man gestures forward as if doing ASL 1:34 Finnish man gestures backward as if doing ASL 1:37 Man points and nods again 1:44 Finnish man rubs hands along door as if he is a model from The Price Is Right television show 1:50 Finnish man waves his finger and bids a final adieu to the camera

[@Brash_Candicoot]

In 0:01 kesken kaiken actually means all of sudden

[@urbanlegendsandtrivia2023]

@@Brash_Candicoot Thank you for the update.

[@Brash_Candicoot]

@@urbanlegendsandtrivia2023 No problem.

[@eetuthereindeer6671]

​@@Brash_Candicootphrases are really hard for google translate when they don't mean the same thing when literally translated word for word. In the middle of everything is actually a correct way to say it but it has to be understood correctly as in "im already in the middle of this, im busy" kind of way

[@Brash_Candicoot]

@@eetuthereindeer6671 no joo

[@SuperPussyFinger]

In the man’s defense, he doesn’t just open the door. He also rolls on in.

[@korysanart]

Opening a door, with style

[@two-sense]

Plus, he's rocking that black tie.

[@andyappleton3353]

I agree completely. This technique is so much more than it appears. We're not only learning how to defeat the obstacle of the door, but how to genuinely, "make an entrance." We learn that as we circumvent the solid wall and gain entry into the room or building, we can also demonstrate our absorbing personality by twirling into the room making every set of eyes take note of the compelling figure who has defeated the obstacle. Outstanding! I've been trying this for the last couple days and I've already won a couple of dates with fine-looking young ladies and been offered a few new jobs...and also a promotion from my current one. Try it out!

[@PneumaticFrog]

@@andyappleton3353 lmao thats great

[@Briancamposarsenal08]

@@andyappleton3353 lol very nice👌🏼

[@mirandawyatt77]

Learning a skill like this could really open a lot of doors for you.

[@Alexrex77]

OMG, the best comment ever! Very much on point :)

[@alkebulanawah4242]

Lmfao

Comments are the best part of yt.

[@GracewithHumility]

🤣🤣😂🤣

[@peterhigginsson9875]

If you don't pass the practical exam at the end they'll show you the door.

[@sailwesterly5444]

I just can't get that right leg forward and handle pushed down at the same time. This guy is a master.

[@zoom7533]

Nation wich is able to open door this way deserves to be the happiest nation in the world. What a skills, what a elegance. Astonishing.

[@current9300]

"There is hardly anything easier than opening a door" Yeah, I get it, he is a door grandmaster, but no need rub it into our faces.

[@cautionTosser]

no shit! what i got from that is, "you must be a complete moron if you need this tutorial". :D and i do.. need this tutorial

[@evelbill1439]

He wears the grandmaster door operator beard. Guild members may only wear this after receiving full grandmaster status.

[@Nugire]

He's a showoff, with his beard and precise movements... *mumble*iamnotjealous*mumble*

[@UTubeRangerBob]

Not a beard. That's a 'horseshoe' moustache.

[@tonisanchez3121]

We all start somewhere… he was once a beginner…

[@MFtheo]

The precision, the confidence, the accuracy. He is truly a master of his craft.

[@erikdeeNOSPELLSNO]

I had no idea that I was doing this wrong for Decades! I might have got it right once or twice by accident when I was high or drunk...

[@guardrailbiter]

His confidence is derived from his moustache.

[@Sacculent]

He seems approachable, like you could have a beer with him

[@alinahogman6118]

I think he's dead

[@claudemartin7785]

*The disclaimer at the end !

[@psyoptic]

It's a shame they don't teach this in schools anymore. Opening doors is our heritage and culture!

[@jonaswox]

He truly moves with pure elegance - what an absolute great role model

[@Zuerox]

The spin he does as he enters the door is honestly hilarious; now that’s how you enter a room with style!

[@angharadhafod]

It probably doesn't do much for the carpet or floor covering, over time, though.

[@Rydiculous]

A man who enters a room like that can have no less than 15 girlfriends.

[@vinicius_ATC]

@@angharadhafod not every floor has carpet

[@coolbreeze2773]

The kick! It’s the kick!

[@reregfys7169]

oo man when he did the spin🤣 iam dead😂

[@InglouriousBasterdsFTW]

The more I learn about Finnish people the more I'm convinced that they exist in their own space-time continuum.

[@FuckFeminists]

Or 'Finland', as its more commonly known

[@johnorson6907]

@@FuckFeminists thanks for the totally unnecessary “correction” genius

[@UNKNOWN-ov7md]

@John Orson r/woooosh I apologize, but I had to do it.

[@Acidlib]

@Black Man shut up

[@crissyb00]

@@johnorson6907I suspect that was not a correction but him pointing out that Finland IS the "other space-time continuum"

[@lithostheory]

After watching it 11 years ago, this video has opened a lot of doors for me.

[@upsydaysy3042]

"Approach the door calmly". Easier said than done for beginners like me.

[@mariasirona1622]

Don't worry, there's nothing to fear :)

[@miamijim5964]

depends on the door...

[@truthseeker7815]

@@miamijim5964, ayo

[@ranmakuro]

@@mariasirona1622 But what if the door freaks out because I'm too nervous?

[@mariasirona1622]

@@ranmakuro oh, they're very chill those doors, nothing to worry about.

[@squigg7107]

Not only is this man an expert door opener, he’s a master ventriloquist.

[@foolisnoteighteenyet]

Lmao underrated comment

[@swaldron5558]

No mouth movements!

[@zegop5736]

Jeff Dunham would kill for his skill

[@jw-son]

Fun fact, this man is actually Jabrils' father.

[@ms1-Alex]

He's the best

[@Goodgun360]

Ive been stuck in my room for 14 years and finally with your help, ive managed to get out. I had a spare charger with me but it was rubbish. So now that I can touch some grass because of you is so heart-warming.

[@kaidoluht1957]

I think you are missing the point with your joke. That's why it's so important that these instructions are slow. It's not whether you can or not open doors, but how to do it safely, most efficiently, least chance of disturbing or hitting anyone on other side. the smoothest. Everyone can cook an egg but not the exactly same way.

[@svenjansen2134]

That swoop on the turnaround goes BOOM! He opened the hell out of that door. If my mind was even half that open..

[@ZeginMakesMusic]

The fact that he opened that door so effortlessly is astounding.

[@lezanji1884]

truly an expert in his field

[@chasbodaniels1744]

Some skills are acquired through endless repetition. A lucky few are born with this ability.

[@yousufkhan5787]

@@anthonytrovarelli1163 I thought I took ur phone from u but u liked the candy right?

[@pinngg6907]

No creaking sound The door must be new

[@JohnDoe-yq8ox]

You should always knock before opening a door away from you to alert someone on the other side who may be just about to walk out or standing there.

[@since1876]

I have owned a house for the last 10 years but have remained homeless ever since buying it because I had no idea how to get inside. Thanks to this video, I can finally sleep in a warm bed this winter!!! 😌

[@ThousandTimesBefore]

Are you sure that it's a push door that opens from the right? Otherwise this video will not work :(

[@shaun6038]

I think I saw you a few days ago, standing out there making frustrated Sim noises

[@carolynv8979]

But how will you get in the bed? Is there a video for that?

[@__-fi6xg]

Please Stop shitting in my Yard, i saw you Last Week!

[@johnnyjonjohn8443]

Lmfaoo!! This is the best comment by far😭 thanks for making my day

[@camembertfanpage]

He's so brave, I could never imagine doing something as scary as opening a door. Truly inspirational!

[@navylaks2]

Oh, it takes my breath away every time I see it

[@varangjar1544]

@@darcyperkins7041 I'm...still working on that one.. Wish I could find a finnish instruction video for it as well. It's twice the help to hear it so clearly in my own language.

[@freddyrock]

It's all CGI.

[@anthonybachler9526]

Yes, its stunning and brave...

[@Ama-hi5kn]

At last I can exit my apartment. I have been stuck in here forever. Thank you Finland for releasing me from my captivity. You will forever have my eternal gratitude.

[@SpaceFlamingo07]

This man is the Bob Ross of opening doors. Calming and an expert.

[@cidercik]

Team Bill Alexander all the way!

[@ShoutItFromTheHousetops]

Lol

[@nnoo]

he gets all the ladies and their mothers.

[@Door_Dude]

Door

[@aaarghh2177]

Opening this happy little door

[@Tokilainen]

As a finn, we really do need instructions for everything. That's why we don't freeze, ever, because we haven't learned it yet.

[@damnbro_idc]

Instructions unclear. Invaded Russia

[@maXXer00]

Coolest joke ever

[@chikakoharada4831]

Kyllä

[@itwontcomeout5678]

Perkele

[@gabrielthegamer0816]

@@itwontcomeout5678 And, I don't know if you understand this, but HELP! I CAN'T USE MY "VOICE"!

[@jeffcaughey]

Now THAT is some of the finest door opening I have ever seen in my entire life! And to top it off he actually stepped through and closed it!! I was all like BOOM GOES THE DYNAMITE!!!

[@Thomas-xe3ce]

He makes it look so easy. I hope to someday open doors that good.

[@Wiener-Fag]

_"I fear not the man who has opened a thousand doors, I fear the man that has opened the same door a thousand times"_ *-Steven Seagal*

[@mich722]

Legit LOL!

[@halolight1469]

I fully believe in my heart that steven seagal said this

[@chaosordeal294]

Fear not fat Steven Seagal. Fear the Steven Seagal who has something something a bunch of times, whatever.

[@wakerobin9215]

This made me full-on belly laugh. Thanks mate :D

[@bodiesands4654]

This is actually good advice haha. If only for metaphorical doors. People who ignore all other opportunities and distractions, and instead focus on practicing one thing a thousand times... you should be afraid. Elon Musk/Micheal Jordan/etc...

[@BabaMalu]

As an italian, approaching the door calmly has never been an option.

[@stealthattack2209]

Lol

[@sarahshah7932]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DafneAstrea]

As another Italian, I can feel you there and solidly confirm your statement

[@vertabiamusic]

Now you made me remember that video with Chris Pratt where that guy he talks to speaks in rapid incomprehensible Italian, Chris says "What" and shoots him.

[@ven890]

I'm glad that it isn't only me that scares people when I open the doors but it is a cultural thing because I'm italian

[@michasosnowski5918]

To be totally honest, I just went outside of my room to perform good opening of my door for the first time in my life. I feel proud of myself and ashamed at the same time, for I was opening my door in a wrong way all of these years! I would be eternally gratefull for the ability to translate this video to my polish community, as I see it as great contribution I could make to my country.

[@madnax4594]

I've always lifted my LEFT foot since years and years and still couldn't open these doors !!! Thanks so much for the share, now I can see new universes outside my room!

[@cequiestbon3676]

“The method we learned just now should not be applied to opening any other kind of door or you’ll be left outside” 😂

[@Utoober67]

High point of the video for me also. So much packed into this one line 😂

[@walnutsandbeastiality866]

,,Well maybe you should know Just how it feels To be left outside alone To be left outside alone" 🎶

[@vladdracul5072]

I'm still standing outside, waiting for a sequel that never came.

[@abdulahadhashmi8850]

This man was way ahead of his times.... 40 years later and people still follow his technique of door opening! Truly the GOAT!

[@ShakhzodClean]

🤣

[@hundvd_7]

Not gonna lie, this is actually a pretty in-depth and accurate tutorial

[@BloodMoonASMR]

So glad this tutorial exists, I have been trapped in my bedroom since it was built and haven't been able to get out.

[@AlexColberg]

This is why you have automatic sliding doors at airports, because you can't expect everyone in the world to know how to manually open a door.

[@derek-2117]

Why people are thinking its hard to open doors?

[@fabianh3343]

@@derek-2117 Because it's very hard. I don't understand how people effortlessly do it. Last time I tried, my dick got stuck in the keyhole.

[@mehmetulusofficial]

@Khaliil bin Ammar saplaaaaa

[@_letstartariot]

I’ve never done so personally myself

[@_letstartariot]

@@derek-2117 r/woooosh

[@AlgoCurioso4]

I’ve been opening doors the wrong way all this years.

[@DR-7]

I usually would just go tru the wall

[@Jamie_kemp]

Same, I've even been pulling some of them.

[@spacecats3649]

😂

[@spacecadet_01]

i sometimes just break the wall

[@NL-tq1yr]

These*

[@dr_nonamee]

THANK U SO MUCH!! I have been inside since i was born. Finally i can open my door and go outside.

[@DonPetrushka]

Finally. I've almost lost my faith to find a decent tutorial

[@eggmanfryer]

This man's confidence and expertise will open many doors for him in the coming years.

[@morningrosie3684]

Literally

[@RandomPerson-iy1on]

He will be able to cross the threshold into so many new opportunities

[@dmitrilvov]

or, he became a professional door opener, a dooman. it's only there any one would require such a trained skill

[@trublgrl]

Me: "Is this serious, or is it a joke?" Finnish Person: "There is no way to know this in Finland."

[@Riplee]

in mother Russia, door is kicked open. in Finland, foot is kickable before door is opened.

[@3djxedyss5]

Thanks you. Had the same question and it was really bothering me.

[@georgemorini9264]

Judging from the beginning of the video I’m guessing it’s real since it teaches people who have been shocked and have probably lost a lot of their functions

[@nirvana0136]

😌

[@georgekapaniaris7216]

I love the humorous tone of this instructional video. It makes learning how to open a door so much more enjoyable.

[@tomrogerlilleby2890]

This is just an example of the Finnish type of humor. It was most likely broadcasted in prime time on a Saturday evening.

[@robinsydney140]

I love this tutorial! So detailed. Thank you for all the effort put into it. We'll never be grateful enough!!! P.D.: Kudos to the performer. Shows how much he cares about this most valuable skill.

[@dabolife1]

I feel sorry for those people who haven't seen this life changing video.

[@robertpennycook1936]

The youth of today are struggling with so many complexities. This video might help iron out a few wrinkles in their convoluted landscape laden with Karen Traps, OK Boomer misnomers and the stinging issue of the world being an easier place to live in than ever.

[@rompowertube]

True. Imagine being stuck outside all your life because of a door. Sad.

[@amandabessey4631]

Literally!!! I wake up with confidence knowing I can open doors with style and stealth 🙂

[@DaniSC_real]

@@robertpennycook1936 ok boomer :insert troll emoji here:

[@HorrorGirl-tb2yo]

@@robertpennycook1936 ....what?....

[@Kotifilosofi]

A great example of classical Finnish humor: - dry - meta - appears serious - self-ironic - an attempt to do a thing right, to avoid a possible embarassing situation, while in fact creating another, even more embarrassing situation (I'd say the majority of Finnish humor is one or another way based on embarrassment and especially second-hand embarrassment) - you're still wondering if they were serious or joking

[@swededude1992]

That explains why my Swedish friends don't notice finnish humour and think the finn is weird. The humour lost in translation. I my self is half dane and half Swede and notice finnish humor because it's simmular in Denmark. 😂😂😂

[@yippee8570]

We Brits love dry humour too heehee

[@mikeb4535]

It’s not a joke, it’s a training video.

[@dannass5]

@@mikeb4535 or is it?!

[@m3r3l3j]

yeah. i forgot just how much i loved their humour until I've stumbled upon this video. spurdo for the win

[@christians6633]

This is so helpful. We need a complete series. What about - lefthanders/footers - doors opening to inside - revolving doors - elevator doors (pure evil and very dangerous !) - handicaped people in wheelchairs or with crutches. We need help and guidance !

[@eeayquetting5963]

Thank you so much I have been stuck inside for 43 years

[@oliverdots]

I can't believe how many years I have been doing this wrong. I'm embarrassed to say I used to just open the door and walk through. Please don't laugh, I didn't know any better.

[@chikoritapkmnfg7331]

I know! ;-;

[@ippinekebe3238]

The embarassement must be excruciating

[@mintqo]

How embarrassing… we know now

[@Suskieee]

Hahaha haha get laughed on

[@slyseal2091]

The burning you feel? It is shame.

[@asifjahan]

Next day I'm gonna walk into my office, say "I did a little research" and show off this skill to my colleagues. They gonna applaud so hard!

[@Sapsche]

I wouldn't show it to _every_ random person though, they might steal it and claim the fame for themselves!

[@redguywithatophat1900]

@@Sapsche very true, dirty stealing bastards

[@andeemengaming5000]

@@Sapsche sad how the earth is

[@ayudatengopiedrasenlosrino3786]

Open with style!

[@DiscoFang]

Upskilling. You’ll get a raise for sure.

[@Tyler-hk4wo]

I can't lie.. That was a smooth transition through that doorway. The guy is classy.

[@Sketchyrocket]

Guys, this is a gift. We also learned how to CLOSE the door as well. I’m so grateful for this advice.

[@gabrieleriva651]

Today they would sell you the CLOSE DOOR video standalone!

[@non-applicable.]

🤣😂

[@RaQ-hx3iz]

TRUE. I'm tired of people wanting money for teaching me how to open a door. And this dude not only make it easy to understand and free, but he also tought me how to close it. What a legend!

[@jackbarlow4104]

@@RaQ-hx3iz yes, I just watched this. Truly life-changing.

[@YoureRightIThink]

But how do I lock it?? Quick!

[@holyfamilycrusader3512]

I sent this to a friend and he wrote: “This has been holding me back my entire life, thank you so much. This will open so many doors for me.”

[@alexia3552]

brilliant lmao

[@keshaEUNE]

My friend just said "wtf is this shit"

[@will0wtr335]

thanks for the idea, sending it to the friends i dont have

[@joshuamcnab9605]

Kind of a cheap joke tbh

[@Bluestarlet27]

@@joshuamcnab9605 nah we love a good pun

[@gergoszabo4035]

Thanks, finally I was able to get out my room after 20 years.

[@milat9287]

The question is.. Was it worth it to leave?

[@davidpalmer7175]

Thank you for this video... I've been in the same room for 65 years and this showed me there's a whole world of things to see and experience outside of it.

[@leezanda8430]

There will be time in the future where door were all automatic and we forgot how to turn the handle. This genius of a man is thinking one million years ahead!

[@luis_leitao]

Let's take a moment to appreciate how he was just supposed to teach how to open the door, but he went on as to teaching us how to close it as well.

[@mariap.7235]

He took that additional step. 👏

[@moriahmiller7259]

A true hero

[@timopper5488]

He didn’t want to leave us hanging.

[@stefanpochmann5205]

Closing is actually hard and truly needs instruction, judging by all the assholes I've experienced just "throwing" the door shut with a loud noise. The door to a study room with a sign on the door requesting being quiet. I wish this guy had shown it more clearly, his body was pretty much blocking the view to how he did it.

[@suryanshchopra]

Absolute Madlad

[@Livelaughlimpbizkit]

The fact that someone sought out an actor, hired said actor, got a director, likely wrote a script and recorded this is mind blowing

[@Hangover_Bear]

I’m sure it was government funded so I’m sure there was even more people involved than that, but no worries it didn’t cost the taxpayers anything.

[@chaoticxie1425]

who knew there was shitposting in 1979! lol

[@bartholomewcubbins9723]

I'm assuming/hoping this was farcical.

[@kaisahulkkonen1166]

In Finnish humor, this is all very par for the course.

[@AssMcBlast]

@@Hangover_Bear shut up. Do you even know how Finnish taxes and government funding works?

[@mischamg6714]

you can clearly see he is a professional at door opening for many years. Maybe even decades. Impressive

[@crazyadventurer786]

I was standing in front of my house for 10 years without knowing what to do, but now I can finally enter. Thank a lot man, you are a lifesaver.

[@GarrettMikulka]

You think it’s gonna be stupid until he walks through that door like a god. Remarkably smooth and truly inspirational.

[@JohnAndersenYVIG]

Like a dancer

[@iluvbooty]

1:12

[@weakness.detector]

can confirm, got an errection

[@quokka_11]

It's called "threshold tango" (doesn't actually take two) but it sounds soooo much fancier in Finnish.

[@eramires]

Like Michael Jackson xD

[@marmelade8331]

Not only did he teach us how to open and close a door, but also how to go through it! I would have never learned this in school.

[@LemonTeri]

Memento mori

[@cmwHisArtist]

And if you’re a dancer you can do that slick kick once you’re through it.

[@bigschmill294]

memento mori and yes I agree. He has such a thorough way fo teaching. How else would we have known that after opening, we could go through it? I wish my teachers were like him when I was in school

[@FantomMC2]

And he showed it without some pay wall or advertisement that leads to external website.

[@peterjames232]

I'd never imagine it's possible to get fast through the other room with sneaky body rotation. 👏

[@kanshiketsu89]

If 1979 had instructional videos like this, then we really shouldn't wonder why 2022 looked the way it did...

[@hishamtaher3879]

As an Egyptian, applying this "door" technology could be a little bit tricky since we all live in small pyramids. In this case, the "doors" will be inclined. Therefore I would kindly request our fellow Finnish scientists develop a different method on how to open "doors" that are suitable for our environment. Thank you

[@Briguy1027]

LOL!

[@chezchez3821]

Yes I agree as a Canadian I still don’t know how to properly open the door of my igloo

[@joaoantoniofloriano949]

Oh man, this is tough, i'm really sorry about your situation

[@psychedelicpython]

Hishman Taher - that’s too funny!

[@nawowas8818]

There must be a lot of inhabitants in the Giza pyramid! How do You clean it from all the sand everyday? It must be falling down to the next appartement! So in the morning the top appartement starts to sweep the sand down to the next appartement and this goes to the bottom like a cascade, right? Do You repeat everyday the cleaning procedures? Thank You for Your reply. Sincerely Hans Wurst from Germany

[@jzero4813]

People who like dry comedy seem to gravitate towards British comedy, but I've always found the Finns go a step further and leave that comedy in a woodshed for a good two years to properly season. This is a masterpiece, and it gets better with age.

[@Dennan]

was this really made for comedy tho? its finnish so i dont really doubt its real :P

[@CipherSerpico]

@@Dennan No, it wasn’t meant to be funny. The video was made _by_ people that were Finnish; but the video was made _for_ people that were Polish.

[@Dennan]

@@CipherSerpico lol ye i can see that happening :P

[@somebodysomewhere2127]

@@CipherSerpico It's poignant, really. The Poles used to be door opening experts before they lost their corridor.

[@CipherSerpico]

@@somebodysomewhere2127 _Nothing Gold can stay._

[@khatool]

After watching this video I was able to enter this room, but now I'm stuck in here until you release the second part!

[@jrr2045]

This is still my Comfort video. 10 years I've been watching this on and off when the world feels crazy. Am I ill? 😅

[@johnbaranowski6079]

What an emotional roller coaster. That hurdle of the raised door jam, the spin, the hand switch from entry handle to exit handle...amazing. 10/10

[@goilo888]

It should be an Olympic sport!

[@davidchodds]

Amazing! 8/8

[@carolina11b]

That door jam looked SOOOO high

[@goilo888]

@@carolina11b Designed to trip the non-native Finnish!

[@Nydarovi]

I need to know what happens if he has an arm full of groceries. I've been on my porch for 10 days. The groceries ran out, but I bought more and now I'm stuck out here again.

[@supersaraqxz548]

"The Door is approached calmly" Oohhh that's what I've been doing wrong

[@bodaciousskies]

Yea I sprint to my doors, I've been a fool

[@will9961]

I approach every door I come across gripped by unrelenting terror

[@NoOne-ky1er]

Harry Potter reference??

[@bobbell1922]

@@will9961 Never show fear. Doors can sense fear.

[@Brucev7]

@@bobbell1922 Jim Morrison “There are things known and things unknown and in between are the doors.”

[@mr.history1605]

after searching for 5 years finally found a good video on this topic.

[@KING-ri2vs]

*Not kidding but I learned a new skillset today and I'm a changed man from now on. Thank you, Finnish teacher.*

[@tomjaasko6878]

I once traveled outside Finland and tried this proven technique on a sliding door. I have never been so embarrassed in my life.

[@ToastxIntros]

Go ahead, try it on a locked door

[@JackPorter]

@@ToastxIntros silly you, this technique works flawlessly on locked doors, i just think you might not have anough grip strength... can't possibly be the fault of the technique...

[@ToastxIntros]

@@JackPorter Do you have a Dutch grip strength tutorial lying around?

[@ruthanna4713]

The shame...

[@atropa6053]

@@JackPorter "sir that door is locked" (pirouettes through the door classilly with a loud clunk of breaking metal)

[@justmayhem771]

As a Dane, I’m embarrassed on our behalf. It seems we’re still ages behind the incredible technological advances of our friends the Finn. I hope we’ll get here someday

[@joanneolive7128]

If you could just get through that door.

[@shion1074]

vi skal nå dertil

[@sinaasadi3800]

This video is not about Denmark. Gå hjem og god jul.

[@Peemax]

@@sinaasadi3800 rod grod med flode

[@falsender]

@@sinaasadi3800 Yeah no one likes you Sweden 2.

[@bird6736]

What a godsend! ..I've been stuck in my house for so long. .. don't know if anyone else caught the fast paced action... but he actually closed the door too..amazing!

[@MrAatami]

As a Finn: The door closes. I don't know why; but "Ovi sulkeutuu" has hearth in it.

[@nostalgiccringeallhailchel3881]

The fact that he could make a task like that look so trivial is otherworldly

[@DerexWolfheart]

i cant tell if u made a good joke or messed up a stupid joke and it ended up good

[@jonathancarrion0809XXI]

@@DerexWolfheart both :3

[@Commander_Shepard.]

@@DerexWolfheart Neither :3

[@Commander_Shepard.]

@Comrade No. Shut up.

[@user-lynKx]

Finnish am I right

[@joemann2178]

There are so many variations on this technique, but sticking to this as a baseline will help you gain confidence to tackle different varieties of doors in your journey through life.

[@Arakiven]

I’m still stuck on on the sliding automatic doors. There’s no handle for me to confidently grab, and even if there was one I would have trouble reaching it in time while staying professional. I’ve tried being quick and using a similar method to the classic Wild West saloon door style, but that on resulted in the doors on the ground, broken glass everywhere and everyone staring at me. Somewhere a baby was crying and in the distance I heard sirens.

[@larietournelle7904]

and maybe u dont know if u need too push or pull... sometimes confidence need to fail and reopen the doors

[@claravaccari3537]

@@Arakiven Maybe if you do it Darth Vader style?

[@thePyiott]

My problem with this technique is that it's slightly outdated, I prefer the Double Wedgehammer myself

[@BruceCarbonLakeriver]

imagine door opening as a contest LOL

[@stefanholmstrom68]

As a kid I remember when my parents got a letter from the Ministry of the Interior, advising us and all other citizens about this instructional program being aired on TV. We went to the public sauna that day and discussed the news with our neighbor, as it was quite a surprise. We knew about doors and had seen such, but only on photographs and in cinema. Doors were considered a big city phenomenon, but apparently were also now introduced in smaller cities.

[@paulneilson4106]

I have six doors to sell. Five still in the box and one unwrapped. They were a present but I am too old to start learning new technologies. Good price or would exchange for Finnish holiday.

[@instrumentalbreakdown526]

This really helped me leaving my room after quarantine!

[@ylette]

He makes it look so easy.

[@gokudomatic]

Years of training paid off.

[@erniebuchinski3614]

Hell, the pros always do.

[@Juhani96]

Im still learning how to use door

[@jaffaorange3809]

Yeah, but wait 'til you try it yourself!

[@satanic_warmaster]

As a Finn I can say It's actually damn hard. I've been in this room for my lifetime and I'm finally starting to understand how to get out

[@AutismFamilyChannel]

It’s all in the hips…also having a handlebar mustache helps.

[@raccoonchild]

My personal favorite comment 🤣

[@BenHughes81]

The handlebar moustache assists with balance and posture.

[@tjmb]

I believe that particular style is called a door handle mustache.

[@Tenmonchi]

Great Tutorial!! Finally someone shows how to do that. Now I will not be dependent of other people for door opening. The twist before closing seems difficult, but I'm determined to learn that too! Thx

[@kaza2845]

Found this just in time. Been considering a purchase of one of these "doors." But wasn't sure I'd be able to properly work it. They are a bit intimidating, after all. A friend purchased a door and insisted I also get in while they're still cheap before the demand picks up. I think I have the confidence to work one now. My friend promised he would help me, too, in case it takes me a bit to master that step and spin.

[@frida507]

Just do it!

[@PuffleBuns]

The funniest part is that this is indeed an exceptionally efficient way of opening doors, should you be in the situation where you are being chased by someone, movements like this can be replicated within perhaps a second, confusing your enemies with the blinding grace and elegance of how quickly you can slip between the thresholds of reality.

[@ingrid_inthesky]

Lmao Brilliant.

[@klypto]

bing chilling

[@GoddessOfThree]

Unless your pursuer, too, has learnt from this master. Then you will be the one who is surprised.

[@zweispurmopped]

It really is a way to slip through walls like a ghost. Marvellous!