kalsarikännit
/ˈkɑlsɑriˌkæn:it/
The feeling when you are going to get drunk home alone in your underwear – with no intention of going out.
Seriously? That specific? I have the feeling someone had been spying on my usual life moment and decided to give it a name.
Turns out it’s not my personal quirk at all, but an actual Finnish tradition. In other cultures, this is either judged as “drinking alone at home” or vaguely called “relaxing with a drink” — but without that cozy, carefree combo of underwear + zero plans + being completely fine with it. Finns, apparently, turned it into an art form of relaxation.
I really thought it was just me. And then I find out there’s a whole word for it. So clearly, it’s more common than we think.
Well… what can I say? Perfect. Now we officially have a name — and an excuse — for being pleasantly antisocial with a glass of wine. Or whatever you’re into.