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Finnish President's Husband Caught Staring at Princess' Boobs

Maureen O'Connor · 02/20/12 03:53PM

Scandinavian* Scandal: Pentti Arajarvi, the husband of Finland's president, has been caught ogling the Danish princess' tits at a royal dinner in Copenhagen. The Sun provides video of the naughty Nordic spouse staring at Princess Mary's northern exposure, then averting his eyes and pretending to stare at the ceiling when Mary turns to face him.

Yay, There's a New Air Guitar World Champion

Jeff Neumann · 08/27/11 11:35AM

Behold, we have a new Air Guitar World Champion! Aline "The Devil's Niece" Westphal from Germany took this year's title in a hotly contested battle free of any talent whatsoever in Oulu, Finland. Yes, I understand it's about being wacky and all that, but is hosting a World Championship for 16 years in a row really necessary? Finland hosts all kinds of crazy things, like the Sauna World Championships, which I fully support because that takes endurance, stupidity and you might even die on your path to victory. But air guitar? Give me a break.

How Not to Remove Snow From a Roof

Matt Cherette · 01/13/11 09:39PM

Here's a video from Finland (I think) that's been blowin' up the Internets today. It features a man attempting to remove some ice/snow from his roof with a shovel by beating it—until it beats him back, that is.

Conan Issues a Statement To His Followers Rallying in Finland

John Trowbridge · 12/16/10 10:42AM

Since moving to TBS, Finland has been unable to broadcast Conan O'Brien in their country. On Conan, our host takes a moment to record a statement for his followers for their rally to restore Conan to the Finnish airwaves.

Finland's World Sauna Championships Marred by Death of Finalist

Jeff Neumann · 08/07/10 04:02PM

The World Sauna Championships in Finland ended today with the death of a finalist, Russian Vladimir Ladyzhensky. He was going for the win against Finnish rival Timo Kaukonen, when both were rushed to the hospital with severe burns.

Grandma Literally Gets Run Over By a Reindeer

Matt Cherette · 08/05/10 02:38PM

You're all familiar with the song, "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer," right? Well, life has decided to imitate art: watch as this poor Finnish woman falls victim to a randy Rudolph (or Connor, of Vixen, or whomever).

Finnish Kids Rock Out To Dinosaur Metal Band

Elaine Moran · 04/14/10 05:23PM

Hevisaurus is a Finnish Dinosaur Metal band that is a huge hit with the kiddies in Finland. You doubt their love for Dinosaur Metal? Witness them waving inflatable bananas to show how hard they are being rocked. Wait, what?

Teacher is Not at All Appreciative of Her Birthday Gift

Mike Byhoff · 12/28/09 09:46AM

Some thoughtful young students decide to go the extra mile on their teacher's birthday. They sing her happy birthday and give her a thoughtful gift. The teacher does not recognize this as a kind-hearted gesture.