Pessimism in Puolanka, Finland: The town where pessimists rule
As a self-identifying optimist, I wouldn’t normally be drawn to a place that proudly markets its pessimistic outlook in slogans, billboards, and even a themed café. But this summer, Michael and I stumbled across Puolanka, a small Finnish town that has turned pessimism into an art form. A living satire on small-town life Puolanka, located…
