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  • @YesTheory
    @YesTheory  16 дней назад +186

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    • @godfire2706
      @godfire2706 16 дней назад +1

      Please reply me 😢😢😢😢

    • @TheTheorizingFrog
      @TheTheorizingFrog 16 дней назад +6

      for me Ethiopia is the country that makes me the happiest.💚💛❤

    • @godfire2706
      @godfire2706 16 дней назад +3

      @@TheTheorizingFrog yes you are right

    • @YesTheory
      @YesTheory  16 дней назад +9

      we're here bud :)

    • @TheTheorizingFrog
      @TheTheorizingFrog 16 дней назад

      @@godfire2706 :)

  • @VivecaAntila
    @VivecaAntila 16 дней назад +2631

    the way you guys actually had the most finnish experience ever 😭

    • @thomashauer6804
      @thomashauer6804 10 дней назад +75

      i am from austria vienna and we are known to be to most grumpy city on earth ( i hope yes theory investigates here )...i went to the sauna 2 weeks ago and went 7 times since (cold shower afterwards)...it really relaxes and opens up :) in the austrian countryside the sauna-culture is also big and people there are way more friendly than in the city of vienna...sauna is really the secret.
      greetings friendly finns! :)

    • @jjjyli686
      @jjjyli686 4 дня назад +2

      RAHHH VINLAND✅✅

    • @VivecaAntila
      @VivecaAntila 4 дня назад +22

      @@MidNightClub2000 such a weird comment to make and has no space under my comments, pls leave 💀

    • @TheBlackClockOfTime
      @TheBlackClockOfTime 4 дня назад +2

      as a finnish person, i cried the whole time
      so wholesome

    • @VajaaAlyinen
      @VajaaAlyinen 4 дня назад +1

      ​@@VivecaAntila lmao you can't do anything about it

  • @tobysimmonds487
    @tobysimmonds487 16 дней назад +3282

    Feels like there's a difference between the city and outside the city. Everyone outside the city kept saying they were happy and nobody in the city said Finland was the happiest country

    • @jonasvenfelt8933
      @jonasvenfelt8933 16 дней назад +139

      in finland you have the most reasons to be happy thats why Finland is the happiest? its not rlly based on how happy the people are

    • @kiiturii
      @kiiturii 16 дней назад +524

      Because it was Helsinki, the most depressing city to live in in Finland lol, saying this as a Helsinki native

    • @joshhiroti
      @joshhiroti 16 дней назад +61

      I do wonder if it's not realizing how good they actually have it, compared to literally everywhere else.

    • @loveislove4879
      @loveislove4879 16 дней назад +90

      @@kiiturii it's name describes it best. Sinking in Hell, lol.

    • @ellav5387
      @ellav5387 16 дней назад +119

      This isn't a Finnish thing though. The world is experiencing rapid urbanization because most of the jobs are in the cities, but many people are unfortunately miserable in cities. At least Helsinki is one of the most sparsely populated cities in all of Europe with forests everywhere.

  • @burak3217
    @burak3217 14 дней назад +627

    LOVE FROM ESTONIA 🇪🇪🇪🇪🇪🇪🇪🇪🇪🇪 to our brother FINLAND❤️

  • @MrSorbias
    @MrSorbias 15 дней назад +135

    The secret is that Finland actually has 2 countries in it. The Winter-Finland and Summer-Finland. Completely different things. You happened here exactly at the transition period where the country is changing. The Summer-Finland starts from south and slowly moves towards north and Winter-Finland starts from north and slowly moves towards south. Sorry about the confusion.

    • @sixten8493
      @sixten8493 15 часов назад

      Snowflake, what are you on?

  • @projectphyrexia
    @projectphyrexia 16 дней назад +1100

    the fact that everyone responded with "good luck" when hearing your destination is such a classic xD

    • @hugomyllykangas8442
      @hugomyllykangas8442 8 дней назад +54

      I laughed when The girl in the hotell reception laughed when they said they were looking for happines in that town😂

    • @Hiiteloe
      @Hiiteloe 6 дней назад +33

      In Finland Pieksämäki is known from several dismemberment murders 😂

    • @Raatokainen
      @Raatokainen 5 дней назад +7

      Pieksämäki is where I was born and raised. Went to study elsewhere but moved back when I was older. Definetely not as bad as they say. 😂

    • @juuso4406
      @juuso4406 4 дня назад +10

      They said that because they are typical Helsinki people. They think any place outside the greater Helsinki area is bad. On the other hand, I do not even want to visit Helsinki anymore. I see nothing good in that city.

    • @Maplaplaplapla
      @Maplaplaplapla 3 дня назад +1

      Helsinki is the worst of Finland. They don't know much about the rest of the country, but always assume they're above the rest. Cities need to do an attitude check, look what happened to Rome.

  • @sobadname
    @sobadname 16 дней назад +813

    As a Finn, I am always proud whenever someone makes a video about Finland, no matter what the topic is. I know that this is a common sentiment among many other Finns as well. We are a small country with a relatively unknown culture, so it is always heartwarming to see our country being showcased on the global stage.
    Thank you 😊

    • @nemurihimeeex
      @nemurihimeeex 9 дней назад +76

      Me whenever I see the finnish flag in the background for 0.001 seconds in *anything* : 🫵🤯😨🎉🎉🙀SUOMI FINLAND PERKELE TORILLA TAVATAAN SAATANA 🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮‼️‼️

    • @JolePole_fin
      @JolePole_fin 5 дней назад +6

      ​@@nemurihimeeexReall

    • @WhiteVanGuy
      @WhiteVanGuy 5 дней назад +7

      @@nemurihimeeex Tämä on liikaa totuutta ihmis mielelle

    • @DaOneJoel
      @DaOneJoel 5 дней назад +3

      Ei saa peitää from your Swedish naighbours!

    • @Kolmenpimpsu-vi4vn
      @Kolmenpimpsu-vi4vn 4 дня назад +1

      ​@@nemurihimeeex NIIN TOTTAAA!! 😂

  • @user-mf6rp1qc4f
    @user-mf6rp1qc4f 13 дней назад +78

    I am a Swede-Finn by heritage (I grew up in Alaska) and I went to Finland as an exchange student 42 years ago. The people were wonderful and so good to me. It isn’t an “all about me” culture which is why I think they are happy.

    • @Rubycheckers
      @Rubycheckers 17 часов назад

      Shared culture and homogenous population. That's the answer. People who agree with each other are better equipped to find happiness together. It's obvious - yet the general sentiment in the west right now is that the exact opposite is the best. Well, doesn't look like it to me. Of course, this isn't the only thing, but it's the building block of everything else. And if you think I'm being blunt, well, that's another nice thing you get with us finns. No sugarcoating.

  • @axelroyer8394
    @axelroyer8394 3 дня назад +27

    As a french living in Finland, I had goosebumps watching this video, cause imo you did catch the very essence of what Finland actually is, and this is really rare stuff. Most videos on this subject are either lying about finnish happiness, making it a real ideal (like life here is perfect, everybody is happy there, which is wrong) or at the contrary, lots of videos don't go to the bottom of things, they stop by observing the bad weather or introvert people, coming to the hasty conclusion that people here CAN'T be happy, that this is a myth...
    Actually the truth is somewhere in the middle, and you showed it perfectly. That's a lesson for people : don't be fooled by the cover, just read the book ! Finland is amazing, and imo, in one way, the happiest country in the world. Just not the way people imagine it.

  • @kingcharming1
    @kingcharming1 16 дней назад +1590

    I'm from Norway, and we highly respect Finns. Great people, always

    • @ramipennanen1771
      @ramipennanen1771 16 дней назад +75

      That is probably because we ain't Sweden.

    • @glacieractivity
      @glacieractivity 16 дней назад +86

      @@ramipennanen1771 Not at all. You Finnish do not need an "over-under ranking" to be loved. For us Norwegians, you are the brother and sister we always wanted in our life.

    • @Koally76
      @Koally76 16 дней назад +26

      All of Scandinavia can stand strong together, respect from Canada 🇨🇦

    • @jerkkub
      @jerkkub 16 дней назад +5

      Same goes for you!

    • @yeskimkim
      @yeskimkim 16 дней назад +23

      @@Koally76Sweden has started to slip a little. But we will try to have an intervention for our Nordic brother soon, love to Finland 🇫🇮 from Norway! Keep on being great

  • @kasviii8028
    @kasviii8028 16 дней назад +1622

    As a Finn, i’m so glad you enjoyed our country❤️It always brings me joy to see foreigners exploring our culture🇫🇮

    • @sunset7456
      @sunset7456 16 дней назад +3

      Of course it brings you joy.

    • @g-urts5518
      @g-urts5518 16 дней назад +17

      Love from Canada to our Finnish allies! 🇨🇦🇨🇦

    • @lenaannis8787
      @lenaannis8787 16 дней назад +2

      Lets not forget the band fm Finland Nightwish yes?

    • @tatianamalistova8966
      @tatianamalistova8966 16 дней назад +2

      Finland is amazing ❤

    • @RoanoraZoro123
      @RoanoraZoro123 14 дней назад

      Foreign tourists aslong they are white or asian.

  • @SeSmokki
    @SeSmokki 3 дня назад +9

    People always take the term "happiness index" at face value and forget what the index actually measures, which is things like safety and well being, and instead assume it's about how much people smile.

  • @ks8581
    @ks8581 5 дней назад +5

    Im from Malta and we love Finnish people... They always behave and are very respectful..

  • @HeliJarvenpaa
    @HeliJarvenpaa 16 дней назад +1073

    I am glad and surprised of your visit in my home country.
    Sauna is not supposed to hurt. It is not a competition but almost like mindfulness, clearing your mind of everything and relaxing your body.
    Here is my two cents of why people in Finland are the happiest:
    1) Clean nature and peaceful environment
    2) Relaxed life rhythm. Finns value simple life, not materia and hustle.
    3) Equality. Giving everyone a change (free education and healthcare, housing first policy)
    4) Trust in people around. Most of the people are honest.
    5) No need to be anything but yourself. Finns respect authenticity.

    • @jewel2022now
      @jewel2022now 16 дней назад +5

      Sounds beautiful

    • @christianhansen3292
      @christianhansen3292 16 дней назад +2

      and u are beautiful lady so that is a plus also!

    • @moontriskeletribe2796
      @moontriskeletribe2796 16 дней назад +1

      thats so cool

    • @mostpplareslaves
      @mostpplareslaves 16 дней назад +4

      As it always used to be in Sweden. R-I-P to me motherland.

    • @TheAlex29494
      @TheAlex29494 14 дней назад +24

      Except when you go to sauna with Sauna-Timo, the sauna competitor. No mercy

  • @nuppu7764
    @nuppu7764 16 дней назад +1353

    I instantly came here because I knew what was going to happen 💛💛💛🇫🇮🇫🇮

    • @mayukhpurkayastha2649
      @mayukhpurkayastha2649 16 дней назад +11

      Love from India 🇮🇳🙏🙏🙏🙏💚💚💚🌳🌳🌳🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

    • @WalkerAlexander-bz8rc
      @WalkerAlexander-bz8rc 16 дней назад

      Only happy bc yes theory uploaded :)​@@mayukhpurkayastha2649

    • @nuppu7764
      @nuppu7764 16 дней назад +5

      ​@@mayukhpurkayastha2649 💛

    • @mayukhpurkayastha2649
      @mayukhpurkayastha2649 16 дней назад

      @@nuppu7764 👋👋👋🙏🙏🙏💚💚💚💚🌳🌲🌲🌲💚💚🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌳💚💚💚😄😄😄

    • @Gunsforbuns
      @Gunsforbuns 16 дней назад +5

      and what did you know was going to happen? im curious

  • @nevalaisensami
    @nevalaisensami 13 дней назад +74

    Makes me proud to be finnish, sometimes it's easy to forget all that little magic that this country has. Thanks for reminding me❤🇫🇮

  • @Autocon609
    @Autocon609 13 дней назад +31

    I'll be 41 this year, but despite a fear of airplanes I want to travel at least once. This channel is a huge part of that.

  • @kilppari867
    @kilppari867 16 дней назад +293

    Nothing more finnish than a random F1 car in rural Finland (oh and the sauna truck😁)

    • @tappajaav
      @tappajaav 11 дней назад +8

      Rally car would be more fitting

    • @jea446
      @jea446 9 дней назад +27

      @@tappajaav I live in the middle of nowhere in finland and my 70 years old neighbour just has 7 or 8 rally cars sitting in an barn
      so yes

    • @luxintelligentia4632
      @luxintelligentia4632 4 дня назад

      And drunk-yelling Ukkometso

  • @rusty6714
    @rusty6714 16 дней назад +373

    I think the secret of our happiness is that we are happy with a 7 and don't need to go for a 9 and 10

    • @mikidof
      @mikidof 8 дней назад +23

      you'll end up very disappointed and/or a drug addict if you always chase a 9 or a 10.

    • @ortolitore1522
      @ortolitore1522 7 дней назад

      By the European statistics the highest rates of femicide in Europe are in Malta, Finland and Sweden (murders committed by an intimate partner). So - be careful.

    • @Aurinkohelmi
      @Aurinkohelmi 7 дней назад +45

      Yes, we even have the saying "Joka kuuseen kurkottaa, se katajaan kapsahtaa" Basically if you try to reach higher tree, you will fall down.

    • @lisaanimi
      @lisaanimi 6 дней назад +3

      I once went to very long trip through Europe and was away from Finland about 3 months and when I finally returned I was so happy to be back

    • @EsotericThoughts93
      @EsotericThoughts93 6 дней назад +2

      @@Aurinkohelmiseems cynical 😂

  • @chaimalihiouel3765
    @chaimalihiouel3765 13 дней назад +20

    i had stayed in Finland for 5 months for study exchange and it turned out to be my best experience i had ever , the place where i really experienced seeking discomfort . Kiitos Finland !

    • @thal1
      @thal1 9 дней назад

      What do you study? :D maybe u can come work here sometime

  • @adamfarh6028
    @adamfarh6028 13 дней назад +16

    As a Brit who moved to Finland 8 years ago, this makes me happy! Suomi on top 🔝

  • @thewildhealer541
    @thewildhealer541 16 дней назад +585

    Love my finnish neighbors.
    Love from Sweden

    • @bovanshi6564
      @bovanshi6564 16 дней назад +23

      May they always lose to us in every competition! May they always win it all if they don't!

    • @terotommola768
      @terotommola768 15 дней назад +4

      Right back atcha!

    • @Prafik614
      @Prafik614 11 дней назад +15

      We love you too, but not that much during ice hockey and Eurovision season ❤️😇

    • @CheriTheBery
      @CheriTheBery 10 дней назад +4

      ​@@bovanshi6564Same to you brother.

    • @tobito2195
      @tobito2195 10 дней назад +2

      Hej Finland, lööööve from swiden

  • @wesselzwakenberg
    @wesselzwakenberg 16 дней назад +410

    I stayed in Finland for about 5 months and I can for sure say that it was the happiest I had ever been.

    • @tr11_
      @tr11_ 16 дней назад +21

      Glad to hear that ❤️🇫🇮

    • @nadine8742
      @nadine8742 14 дней назад

      Where do you come from?😊

    • @wesselzwakenberg
      @wesselzwakenberg 13 дней назад +7

      @@nadine8742 The Netherlands!

    • @jangilke
      @jangilke 11 дней назад +10

      Stayed in Jyväskylä for 5 Months last year and definitely agree!

    • @tr11_
      @tr11_ 11 дней назад +7

      @@jangilke Great. Hope you come again.

  • @olschi97
    @olschi97 15 дней назад +88

    I have been in 2023 the first time in Finland (Jyväskylä and Kuopio) and was definitely not the last time. You immediately feel at home.
    Nice people and a low stress level makes them, i'm sure, happier.
    If you have the opportunity to travel to Finland, Go 👌
    Much Love from Austria 🇦🇹

    • @inhisglory960
      @inhisglory960 7 дней назад

      those things do not correspond with jyväskylä AT ALL. you didn't see the real deal then

    • @asiamies9153
      @asiamies9153 4 дня назад

      @@inhisglory960 How come? :D

  • @shokran_deva
    @shokran_deva 14 дней назад +11

    I somehow thought something really special would happen in Finland... But it's actually amazing how happiness is just part of their everyday life, even with just normal & simple things. Love it

  • @Flynss.
    @Flynss. 16 дней назад +322

    Finland has always really fascinated me... it's kinda hard to explain what it is about the country but just the overall atmosphere, the landscapes, the people, nature, the language which is iha vitun ihanankuulostava, the country just has it all and the whole week I was able to spend there last year was really just perfect. The Finns are very humble and friendly people that have a I would say relaxed way of life which is also a big part of why they're so happy. I love this country and I can't wait to move there oneday. Lähetän terkkuja Tsekin Tasavallast teille ihanille, Suomi maa kallis isien 🇫🇮❤

    • @janariviik2634
      @janariviik2634 16 дней назад +10

      *ihanalta kuulostava 😉

    • @Flynss.
      @Flynss. 16 дней назад +10

      @@janariviik2634 tässä on järkeetä! Kiitos :D

    • @TunaIRL
      @TunaIRL 16 дней назад +4

      @@janariviik2634 Tai ihanan kuuloista :P

    • @emilretee6932
      @emilretee6932 14 дней назад

      Phahassa tavataan👍

    • @henriikkak2091
      @henriikkak2091 6 дней назад

  • @iusemylaptop
    @iusemylaptop 16 дней назад +604

    As a Finn, the way I interpret it is that we are happy with our quality of life and how the country is being run.

    • @wloffblizz
      @wloffblizz 16 дней назад +94

      I really take it as "not being particularly *un*happy" and "being content with what you've got". Finns put a TON of value on our own free time, work/life balance, and getting to do what makes us happy, instead of focusing our whole life on the eternal treadmill of "more money more money more money above all else".
      Like, sure, everyone would like to have a bit more money, but the vast, vast majority of Finns I know would much take "enough to live comfortably and a good amount of free time" over "shit-ton of cash and zero free time" any day.

    • @sildan1988
      @sildan1988 16 дней назад +33

      Anyone would be happy when don't have to stress over the cost of education, healthcare or living in general.

    • @TimoRutanen
      @TimoRutanen 16 дней назад +28

      There is a significantly high trust between citizens and the authorities, as well as between citizens. If you need the government's help, or the justice system, you can believe you will be treated quite fairly. Children can walk to school on their own, it's not particularly dangerous to go out alone or at night and so on. I believe it's critical to keep the trust high.

    • @opensource1000
      @opensource1000 16 дней назад +6

      Really ? or was that sarcasm

    • @iusemylaptop
      @iusemylaptop 16 дней назад +3

      Dead serious. There's nothing I love more than travelling abroad but I can't think of a better country in which to be a citizen.

  • @chamilajla17
    @chamilajla17 14 дней назад +17

    One more thing they are so connected with nature and animals. That’s why they are so happy. I have met one girl from Finland once. She was so friendly. I really love Finland people.

  • @BlackFragFilms
    @BlackFragFilms 7 дней назад +3

    As a cynical Finn I have never really been a a believer in the happiness statistic, but this video certainly gave me a new perspective. It made me realize that there actually is quite a lot of beauty in our simple way of life, and that many things that may seem mondaine to us, actually do help us get through the though times and build bonds.
    Good job on the video, I had a smile on my face for the whole 25 minutes. Welcome back again guys!

  • @piersboden
    @piersboden 16 дней назад +268

    As an Englishman who moved to Finland, i can completely understand why. Hyvä Suomi! 💪🏻🇫🇮

    • @Wolf_runner12
      @Wolf_runner12 8 дней назад +1

      Did u get a citizenship already? Was it hard to lean Suomi?
      I’m considering my options now but understand that I’ll probably need to go to work and it will be hard for me to dedicate much time to Suomi

    • @Jimbooo666
      @Jimbooo666 6 дней назад

      ​@@Wolf_runner12 i have no idea how hard it is to learn because i have spoken finnish for my whole life but i am sure you can learn, it will propably take some time

    • @Meow_pro
      @Meow_pro 6 дней назад

      ​I assume for a foreigner it can take you like a year to talk basic finnish​@@Wolf_runner12

    • @youngsterjoey-lw7zs
      @youngsterjoey-lw7zs 5 дней назад +1

      ​@@Wolf_runner12one tip i Have For you If you wanna learn Finnish is to not try applying rules from english, because thats just not gonna work

  • @Doofy1906
    @Doofy1906 16 дней назад +197

    Massive respect to all the Finns. Wonderful people and a wonderful country.
    Love from your distant neighbor, Denmark

    • @tr11_
      @tr11_ 16 дней назад +12

      Respect. 🇫🇮🤝🇩🇰

    • @lisaanimi
      @lisaanimi 6 дней назад

      Whaddup Rödkorv :D

    • @Gittas-tube
      @Gittas-tube 5 дней назад +1

      👩🏻‍🌾👋🏻😊🇩🇰 Thank you for your kind words! But Denmark a distant neighbor? Not at all! A Nordic group neighbor with the same values.
      🍺🍻 Skål from Finland!

    • @kallekas8551
      @kallekas8551 2 дня назад

      🇫🇮❤️🇩🇰

  • @ermaek2145
    @ermaek2145 16 дней назад +11

    You have more subscribers than there are us Finns in the world! Thank you SO much for coming to visit us and making this heartwarming video!🥰😍🤗

  • @lauriliukkonen7041
    @lauriliukkonen7041 15 дней назад +8

    As a Finn, this was really a heartwarming video to watch❤

  • @mckinleyrachel
    @mckinleyrachel 16 дней назад +389

    Oh Yes theory. It’s crazy but you have no idea what it means to me that you posted this video. I’ve solo traveled to 6 countries, took my first solo trip to Finland in 2022 Helsinki and Lapland, and have been in love with this country ever since. Originally from Uzbekistan I’ve lived in the US for over 11 years, and it’s getting worse and worse here. The city I’m from recently began to top the list of most violent places in America, and I’m tired of being scared to leave my house. There is a lot to the topic of Fins being the happiest people, but in comparison, to me Finland is where I found my happiness. So in 4 months I’m planning to attempt to move there with my dog. It’s a huge decision to make. I struggle with anxiety, and my life hasn’t been easy in the slightest, but making this goal come true gives me motivation. Till this day I’m having my doubts and am very scared to make such a move by myself with no support, but to me this video is just another sign to keep going. I just want to live a better life, and I see me doing that in Finland. I’m glad you had a fantastic time! And thank you for covering this. Much love to you all❤️

    • @vermillionrot
      @vermillionrot 16 дней назад +41

      Welcome and all the best to you ❤❤❤

    • @mckinleyrachel
      @mckinleyrachel 16 дней назад +7

      @@vermillionrot thank you so much!! Same to you always❤️❤️

    • @dareal5401
      @dareal5401 16 дней назад +1

      how will you work there? do you speak finnish?

    • @mckinleyrachel
      @mckinleyrachel 16 дней назад +29

      @@dareal5401 I’ll be working remotely from the states until I get fully settled in. And not yet but I have a Finnish tutor😊

    • @dareal5401
      @dareal5401 16 дней назад +32

      @@mckinleyrachel good for you changing your life that drasticly while having anxiety etc. you will achieve happiness for sure

  • @Ryan-mm1oj
    @Ryan-mm1oj 16 дней назад +116

    I'm moving to Finland in September for my year abroad, super excited! Can't believe they got Käärijä's sauna lol

    • @k.l.7788
      @k.l.7788 14 дней назад +1

      Tervetuloa! 😊

    • @AN-lw6rv
      @AN-lw6rv 9 дней назад +1

      Welcome! Hope you enjoy your year here.

    • @nocharge7189
      @nocharge7189 9 дней назад +1

      Aivan ihanaa!! Tervetuloa tänne!

    • @inthesameuniverse
      @inthesameuniverse 8 дней назад

      Same here ! Good luck on your journey ❤

    • @KalaBala
      @KalaBala 7 дней назад

      welcome

  • @iHeffy
    @iHeffy 15 дней назад +8

    I'm really happy that Stefan is apart of the yes family. He really shines in these videos and i love it.

  • @ocataiga7111
    @ocataiga7111 3 дня назад +1

    No niin, I have been living in Finland or 9 months now. You basically had the most finnish experience imaginable. People in the countryside really know how to have a good life. Sauna, parties, community, selflessness, sisu, palju, going to your family's mökki (cabin) at a beautiful lake for the weekend. Finns also have the most amazing student culture: Countless traditions and events that help you to build strong connections for life. Suomi on ihanaaaa. Great video guys!!!

  • @Tan3l6
    @Tan3l6 16 дней назад +252

    Sauna is a great part of my life twice a week here in Estonia. Always feel alive after a sauna session.

    • @hyper7up
      @hyper7up 16 дней назад

      What should that mean, what do you want to say with that​@@primikka6422

    • @apakalias
      @apakalias 16 дней назад

      @@primikka6422 i dont know where your source is (probably from russian propaganda), but first google results got me survey from err (estionian news) and it says that 4-6% supports putins war

    • @kestastamosius3843
      @kestastamosius3843 16 дней назад +11

      @@primikka6422 Let's not forget that more than 22%+ of Estonia populiation are Russians

    • @miola2083
      @miola2083 16 дней назад

      Yes!

    • @ellav5387
      @ellav5387 16 дней назад +19

      @@primikka6422 If you are Finnish, you should thank your ancestors for not being in the same boat. At least Estonia has rapidly evolved from its Soviet times and I will always root for them. Elagu Eesti!

  • @loveislove4879
    @loveislove4879 16 дней назад +115

    I get the impression that people from the more rural areas (most of Finland) are very close knit. They know how to "visit" one another in person, get together and have a conversation. There is a feeling of community here. It brings happiness. This is something the high tech modern world has lost.

    • @thomastschetchkovic5726
      @thomastschetchkovic5726 15 дней назад +9

      But at the same time, they don't seem to be sceptical or defensive against outsiders, but seem to love to invite them into this closely knit circle. People in my country also have a very tight community in the countryside but they don't really like outsiders intruding into their space, which makes it very hard to move into one of these communities.

    • @PuppuPosti
      @PuppuPosti 9 дней назад

      SO do you mean Finland is not a high tech and modern country? Where are from?

    • @tickleman127
      @tickleman127 9 дней назад +7

      ​@@PuppuPostialways tryna find a problem

    • @loveislove4879
      @loveislove4879 6 дней назад +2

      @@PuppuPosti I'm not saying that at all! I said the world is high tech and modern. Are you saying Finland is in another world? There see how that works I just did to you what you did to me.
      What everyone else who has read my comment understands is that when ppl today use social media and text, email, RUclips, ticktoc....etc (which is in every country) they lose the ability to interact in person, face to face with one another to an extent. Not everyone but it's noticeable. Because they can communicate without seeing ppl in the flesh loneliness is becoming more frequent. Hence "The loneliness epidemic" I admit I am one of those lonely people and am not afraid to admit it. I am from Iceland, Earth.

    • @loveislove4879
      @loveislove4879 6 дней назад

      @@tickleman127 Thank you tickleman127. 😊 Peace 🕊️ ✌️

  • @MyDreamyASMR
    @MyDreamyASMR 14 дней назад +6

    Genuinely felt the energy of the happiness from this country stransfer onto me!! Just watching! Ended the episode smiling so much and laughing!! ❤ Finland is now on my bucket list!!

  • @liveindadream
    @liveindadream 15 дней назад +8

    Living in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, most of my family and lots of others in the area came from Finland so it was absolutely amazing getting to see you guys do a video on it!

  • @mimi-jm1yc
    @mimi-jm1yc 16 дней назад +281

    SUOMI MAINITTU! TORILLA TAVATAAN! 🇫🇮

    • @kasviii8028
      @kasviii8028 16 дней назад +22

      Torille!

    • @helmeri
      @helmeri 16 дней назад +19

      Kossu pakkasesta, nyt mennään!

    • @ottohertteli
      @ottohertteli 16 дней назад +24

      Ei tarvinu kauaa ettiä😂

    • @Tuxpu
      @Tuxpu 16 дней назад +10

      TORILLE

    • @insecondss
      @insecondss 14 дней назад +3

      torilla tavataan :D

  • @urtesak-_-8444
    @urtesak-_-8444 16 дней назад +69

    Just 1,5 years ago I was visiting Finland up in the North in Vasatokka, and I have to say that Finland definitely deserves the title of the Happiest country in the World. I think it's the empathy and warmth of the people, the community and care for each other are what gives them this title. ❤️

  • @sleepybeef2412
    @sleepybeef2412 3 дня назад +1

    A Finnish person here
    The metric used to measure happiness takes into account things such as availability of social services, infrastructure and such.
    in that sense Finland is a very happy place by that metric. However, you've really struck the nail on the head with what makes Finland so happy with the enjoyment of simple things and the strong sense of community.
    SUOMI PERKELE!

  • @rogamu7531
    @rogamu7531 4 дня назад +2

    I do believe why many of us don't fell very happy, is because people here just don't realise how good they have it.

  • @lateksipumppu
    @lateksipumppu 16 дней назад +71

    I've been away from my home country, Finland, for 2 months now and by far the thing I miss the most is sauna. No competition. And maybe my family too.

  • @Latvialainen
    @Latvialainen 16 дней назад +27

    What a beautiful video and a beautiful country. I have always liked this country a lot. I'm myself from the not so distant Latvia 🇱🇻 and resonating super much with the finns 🇫🇮 from appreciation for saunas and ice hockey to love for the nature and solidarity.

  • @Thermaos
    @Thermaos 15 дней назад +7

    In Finland, we have this thing called sauna and salmiakki, and let me tell you, it's a truly Finnish experience! Sauna isn't just about sweating it out; it's about löyly, that magical steam rising from hot stones, cleansing both body and soul.

  • @erinhumphries9229
    @erinhumphries9229 15 дней назад +8

    I can quite honestly say this is one of my favourite yes theory videos! I’ve been watching them for many years now, and this one made me smile the entire time with all the positivity and happiness❤

  • @whatintheworld7624
    @whatintheworld7624 16 дней назад +59

    I live in northern Minnesota and there is a lot of Nordic influence here. Sauna's and extremely cold winters make you feel alive and living in the forest with bears, moose, and wolves all around feels very spiritual. Northern Minnesota is kind of like an American version of Finland!

    • @dalmavino
      @dalmavino 14 дней назад +2

      What town in northern MN ? Once upon time i ended in Perham and met some locals at the bar who were of finish heritage.

    • @whatintheworld7624
      @whatintheworld7624 14 дней назад +4

      @@dalmavino Ely, Minnesota. Super small town right by the Canadian border.

    • @janbo8331
      @janbo8331 9 дней назад +15

      A lot of Finns emigrated to the Minnesota area in the early 20th century. Quite a few went to Ontario, Canada, too. I have some distant relatives living there. I once came across some old immigration papers, which labeled the Finns as "hard workers, but with a strong tendency to unionize", which I found funny albeit true.

    • @DecibelAlex
      @DecibelAlex 7 дней назад +1

      @@janbo8331 ​ there is infact a small community in Minnesota named Finland Town, Yle had a reportage about it a while back. Canada has a New Finland

    • @mikaseppanen1632
      @mikaseppanen1632 3 дня назад

      Most Finns/Swedes/Norwagian moved there..Little Scandinavia..

  • @user-ue9jq6fp9b
    @user-ue9jq6fp9b 16 дней назад +60

    🇺🇸 visited 🇫🇮 6 months ago for the first time. Absolutely loved it! Such fun people, beautiful nature, and saunas are 100% the move. Kiitos Suomi 😊

  • @vladimirjohnson9948
    @vladimirjohnson9948 5 дней назад +1

    I love how you had a 100% real Finnish experience! And not a tourist experience! Great video!

  • @Shady772
    @Shady772 15 дней назад +6

    I hate commenting on videos but I like videos like the this, it’s this shit that makes me smile, and to be able to say that with the way the world is anymore- you and your message(s) that this channel puts out even subliminally is the medicine this world needs.
    “One little flicker of light, can erase the dark”
    Your channel is that light thank you for videos like this you don’t know how much it helps change mindsets

  • @owen8500
    @owen8500 16 дней назад +62

    Thomas and Steffan make some of the best content, they are a great team together.

    • @dace3942
      @dace3942 12 дней назад

      I felt like Thomas was kinda being a dick to him in this episode

    • @PuppuPosti
      @PuppuPosti 9 дней назад

      Thomas and Steffan... Swedish? OK, I understad the mood!

  • @sarahhm741
    @sarahhm741 16 дней назад +83

    As a long time yes theory watcher and a massive Eurovision fan, seeing the sauna truck that Käärijä took to Liverpool for Eurovision 2023, which he also interviewed contestants in was a nice surprise

  • @adrianpitt1102
    @adrianpitt1102 15 дней назад +3

    These videos show that there are peoples and places around the world that just enjoy life and are happy just to be..

  • @pearldinosaur7505
    @pearldinosaur7505 4 дня назад +2

    as a Finn this video made me smile, feels great seeing people experience our culture and people :) Glad you liked your time here

  • @bluehazzle
    @bluehazzle 16 дней назад +38

    I became interested in Finland because Kimi Räikkönen, my favorite F1 Driver and basically my hero, is from there. Thank you for this video, it gives me a glimpse of the community where Kimi comes from and what makes Kimi Kimi.
    Also Staffan with his little mishaps always makes me laugh 😂

  • @CarlosTilbury
    @CarlosTilbury 16 дней назад +32

    I'm a Brit, visited Finland a few times for work, loved it, so shout out to my Oulu home slices!

  • @MarschelArts
    @MarschelArts 3 дня назад +3

    I've been to finland a few times and always enjoyed my visits. It is a beautiful country and all the people i've met have been kind. Sometimes silent and reserved, but allways helpful and good company once the ice was broken.

  • @zairoart
    @zairoart 15 дней назад +1

    I love your videos, but I'm freezing just watching you swimming! I love how you connect with locals everywhere you go. Thank you for the inspiration. ❤❤

  • @punch5hd80
    @punch5hd80 16 дней назад +35

    It makes me so Happy to hear Thomas and staffan speak Swedish for the first time to each other// from a random swede

  • @Raun18
    @Raun18 16 дней назад +40

    Nordic folks are super grounded! I was lucky to be part of a Student Exchange Programme for Climate Research between India 🇮🇳 and Sweden 🇸🇪 and it was an awesome experience. Was lucky to meet loads of people from Finland 🇫🇮 also ❤

    • @jerkkub
      @jerkkub 16 дней назад +1

      Finns love India too! I'm glad you liked it here.

  • @Wat72-
    @Wat72- 15 дней назад +2

    As a Finnish person I'm really happy to see the subtitle translations so great. This really adds to all the other videos, now that I know the quality level.

  • @nearandfar
    @nearandfar 16 дней назад +3

    Staffan always so happy and positive ❤

  • @karsteyouknow
    @karsteyouknow 16 дней назад +21

    I am so happy for this video as I am a swede but both parents are from Finland, our family is 3rd generation refugees from the wars and I have only been back twice :(
    My grandmothers house is in the north, a place called Luusua. Her childhood home is now a museum!

  • @coolpersonwithcake98
    @coolpersonwithcake98 16 дней назад +37

    I just came back from Finland! I was in Lapland exploring the wilderness. I had the most amazing time, nature and sauna is enough to keep me.happy

  • @Syco108
    @Syco108 14 дней назад +1

    It makes me so happy to see so many people so happy

  • @Thyranel
    @Thyranel 14 дней назад +4

    Härligt att se äventyr från grannlandet. Staffan du är min super hjälte från Sverige ❤️❤️❤️

  • @ILCorvo001
    @ILCorvo001 16 дней назад +17

    Seeing the skin grafts on Timos back is a grim reminder of what extreme temperatures (on either end) can do to your body. It's amazing that he still regularly uses them. Guy's a real one.

  • @georgekoufop4866
    @georgekoufop4866 16 дней назад +37

    I havent laughed so much while watching yes theory for a long time!

    • @YesTheory
      @YesTheory  16 дней назад +3

      Happy you enjoyed it :)

  • @tomasfernandezsasso4885
    @tomasfernandezsasso4885 3 дня назад

    I can’t believe that after almost 9 years or so your episodes can still surprise me. Congratulations and big hug from Argentina!!

  • @KinggOse
    @KinggOse 11 дней назад +3

    18:38 the smile on his face the whole time is SO wholesome! 😂

  • @Wolf_runner12
    @Wolf_runner12 16 дней назад +42

    I been there 6 years ago pre covid, it was a very peaceful atmosphere in Helsinki, people just minding their business, respectful to you, good manners.
    And I loved so much the misty and foggy weather it had when I was there. I remember eating Finnish signature salmon soup in market square pavilion while it was a little rainy outside - super comforting experience. 🌧️🍜
    I wish I could go back there one day. As for a tourist, it was a great experience, don’t know about living there

    • @tr11_
      @tr11_ 16 дней назад +2

      Come back 🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮

  • @nightsbeatswitchgood
    @nightsbeatswitchgood 16 дней назад +37

    welcome back to finland! I think it's really simple. The thing that makes Finland happy, is security. A high quality of life and strong welfare state that basically makes sure that no matter what your life situation is, you will be taken care of. I love how Stefan analyzed why Sauna is so important in Finnish culture-solitude and meditation or community.

  • @hannahaapanen3557
    @hannahaapanen3557 14 дней назад

    Thank you for visiting Finland! As a Finn, I would say this was an accurate description of our beautiful country full of sisu ❤

  • @talrem5800
    @talrem5800 5 дней назад +4

    Absolutely love this video! So glad you got to experience the life outside of the city :D
    As for why Finland is the happiest, I did a research paper on this some time ago. It's actually not so much that we have something special that goes above other countries here, but it's that we have nothing majorly bad that brings our mood down. Homeless rates are super low, we have a safety net in the system to catch people who aren't doing good, and healthcare is affordable. So financial things aren't a problem, like they are in many other countries. But Finns are also super humble, and we usually don't really have big dreams like making a lot of money or having a mansion. The Finnish dream is to have a cottage house by the lake with a sauna. We're really satisfied with the simple life, because just being able to have that simple life is special.

  • @Neur0nauT
    @Neur0nauT 16 дней назад +22

    The Sauna Finn champion has been literally broiling himself like a sausage for years! What a machine! I always finish on these videos with the biggest smile on my face of the positive vibes. Thanks to the Yes Theory team!

  • @JERIMIAH0ZENDIAH-db3gy
    @JERIMIAH0ZENDIAH-db3gy 16 дней назад +54

    I Love all countries, Im sorry to all the finns for what happened at the brutal, devastating koskella finn murder. Finland despite its troubles is a country of resilience ,dedication and innovation, sustainability and a country that takes its national welfare most seriously . I admire Finland for its compelling history, its crossroads of culture and its hospitable kind people that care for one another!!! I love Finland from Trinidad!! 🇫🇮🤝🇹🇹

    • @tr11_
      @tr11_ 16 дней назад +2

      Thank you. I hope you visit my country someday. You are very welcome to come here. 🇫🇮

  • @RenVicious69
    @RenVicious69 4 дня назад +3

    As a german who lives in Finland since 2015 I also can say I'm happy here :)

  • @Zoegrxce
    @Zoegrxce 15 дней назад +2

    Perfect timing as I’m leaving for Finland in just a few weeks!! Going to be there for a couple months. Can’t wait. I believe happiness is found wherever you are but looking forward to the nature, the people & the saunas 😊

  • @LiisaPakarinen-sb2dn
    @LiisaPakarinen-sb2dn 16 дней назад +41

    Staffan 💙 and Thomas 💙 Love Love 💙💙 ”Very Happy” Liisa Finlanad

    • @YesTheory
      @YesTheory  16 дней назад +17

      We were so happy to meet you, ice-powerlady!

  • @ssstitchiner
    @ssstitchiner 16 дней назад +37

    Immediately know it’s going to be a good video just by the title

    • @YesTheory
      @YesTheory  16 дней назад +9

      it's a good one, we swear

  • @cameronkeith8110
    @cameronkeith8110 16 дней назад +2

    One absolutely amazing I love to watch the happiness has me smiling the entire time, two the editor of these videos is a gosh dang genius like every tiny detail is so good the meme use, sounds are just perfect. Love it

  • @jaredcaines6688
    @jaredcaines6688 13 дней назад +1

    Should add “Singing Together” to the list! Music + Community is powerful.

  • @jansssonn
    @jansssonn 16 дней назад +45

    I think you really managed to capture the true finnish spirit in this masterpiece

  • @tobesfb
    @tobesfb 16 дней назад +32

    As a Finn, I'll do as our current president and make a 3 point list:
    1. Safety. This is above all. Finland is a safe country full stop.
    2. Community. Even if people are quite introverted., you can count on a fellow finn in case of need.
    3. Trust. Generally speaking, you can trust even complete strangers. When a Finnish person say they will do something, they will. If you agree on something, they stick to it.

    • @Wolf_runner12
      @Wolf_runner12 8 дней назад +2

      Can a person integrate into your society if they respect these principles and not going to cause any trouble?

    • @DecibelAlex
      @DecibelAlex 7 дней назад +3

      @@Wolf_runner12 absolutely, although small towns are usually more skeptic about outsiders, but I believe that's just a normal thing everywhere.
      best place to integrate is probably at a local bar or workplace in some instances

    • @turpasauna
      @turpasauna День назад

      ​@@Wolf_runner12 Absolutely. We welcome anyone who respects our culture and is a man of their words. We tend to give everyone a chance, until proven othetwise. Therefore, if you see Finns being racist towards certain minorities, you can be sure there are a lot of bad apples amongst them. An example of this would be how Finns love most Asians (hardworking, polite, learn the language).

  • @Tiredofitall.
    @Tiredofitall. 14 дней назад +1

    I'm happier just watching this wonderful vlog. Thanks, guys!

  • @santerirahikka6081
    @santerirahikka6081 13 дней назад

    Tää on se mistä tuli tosi ylpee fiilis! You chose and found the best way to show Finland to world!

  • @annasedlackova2915
    @annasedlackova2915 16 дней назад +20

    Visiting Finland at the moment from Czech Republic 🫶
    Amazing people and culture despite the weather being quite harsh for most of the year 🔥

  • @toxigenic
    @toxigenic 16 дней назад +34

    It seems what we're learning from these videos is that people are happiest when they live in a community versus living in a big city. In a city we are focused on the day to day hustle and use social media for entertainment/connection and communities are more about just getting by with day to day life and helping each other. I'm sure there's overlaps for both of those but the balance seems tipped in that direction. What do you think?

    • @johnshoemakerpbc
      @johnshoemakerpbc 16 дней назад +2

      Agreed

    • @faketaxi25
      @faketaxi25 16 дней назад +4

      I agree. For my country America, you struggle to find community if you leave your hometown.
      Were too independence and money driven. Its almost like we pride ourselves on stepping over people to get the “american dream”
      Theres very little sense of “we are americans so we are together” Idk when and where we lost it but it feels like we see eachother as competition and not family

  • @alexraut31
    @alexraut31 10 дней назад

    I hope you enjoyed your time here! You surely woke up some old memories in me!

  • @sonu5002
    @sonu5002 14 дней назад

    Thank you for leading the path yes theory!!❤

  • @dima1815
    @dima1815 16 дней назад +23

    There is nothing like the feeling after a good sauna, we had many back in Ukraine and now many Slavs still do them here in America!

  • @nickdevries5146
    @nickdevries5146 16 дней назад +29

    Just wanted to leave this out here.
    A couple months ago my life sucked ass, I was addicted to weed and would do anything to smoke and feel just a bit of happiness. I luckily quit smoking a couple months back and your videos made me see what live has to offer and how you can be actually be happy by loving and taking care of yourself. I know this might be a bit cringe but just wanted to say, you are not alone in your own problems and there is so much more then just being high etc. Thanks for the lovely videos but especially thank you to this amazing and loving community which has helpend me and made me feel accepted, not alone and appreciated. Its my dream to meet up with the local yes theory fam (and ofc you guys).
    Big hugs and love from me.

    • @YesTheory
      @YesTheory  16 дней назад +4

      Proud of you, buddy! Keep shining your light!

    • @nickdevries5146
      @nickdevries5146 16 дней назад

      @@YesTheory I appreciate it a lot. Thank you for being you! And keep being happy and energetic as always.

  • @Clarinalein
    @Clarinalein 15 дней назад +3

    Aah that was beautiful you really captured the spirit that I also felt when i was visiting ❤ such a beautiful country inside and out 😊

  • @severipekka8500
    @severipekka8500 13 дней назад +1

    I have been waiting for an episode from Finland, thank you! Best regards from this Finn.

  • @SR7402
    @SR7402 16 дней назад +25

    Going through a rough patch, glad I have something now to keep my mind off of it for a few minutes.

    • @jaebsky
      @jaebsky 15 дней назад +2

      Hey you! I'm so sorry to hear that you're going through bad things in life but remember; there's always better times ahead. Keep your head up!

    • @SR7402
      @SR7402 15 дней назад

      @@jaebsky Thanks bro

  • @MarcSherwood
    @MarcSherwood 16 дней назад +8

    For a while, I've been thinking that those who live in more extreme environments seem to be more willing to help others. My theory is that in more harsh conditions, people understand that without help, or helping others, life is too difficult to go at it alone.

    • @turpasauna
      @turpasauna День назад

      You are correct. Back in the day when everyone still rode horses/carriages, it was actually required (not sure if an actual law or just very strict custom) that everyone would give shelter and water (and food, if there was any) to the travellers when needed. However this also required the receiving end to act humble, accept anything given to them- and only take what's enough for them. One of the most known local legends centers around this subject (case of "Lalli"). Ps. I believe intelligence makes for a happy society. Tough times and environment builds intelligence; you cannot survive here by just laying around or living in the moment.

  • @DanUnplanned
    @DanUnplanned 15 дней назад +3

    Finland is my favourite country I have one more video to make from a recent trip there! I love it like no other country! Thank you for making this video I would love to make a video with yes theory! You’re my ultimate goal! To make videos to make people feel happier! Thabk you guys! Keep crushing it