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How Do You Say "You’re an A**hole" Nicely in Finnish?

How Do You Say "You’re an A**hole" Nicely in Finnish?

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Aug 02, 2025
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I met my 20-year-old daughter for the first time last week.

Now, before I start dragging out this underwhelming bait and switch, no, I don’t mean literally. But I did meet someone who, in the way they manifested so many cultural affects that I do, felt like they could be what my little girl turns out one day to become.

And the experience has convinced me I might not be a horrible person after all.

I’ll explain why.

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