Feb 16 • 20:05 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Ilta-Sanomat

Mockery of Satu Rämö on the Hengaillaan Show – This is How She Reacted: 'It Came as an Unpleasant Surprise'

In a recent episode of the show Hengaillaan, actors Leea Klemola and Kaarina Hazard criticized author Satu Rämö's popular works, prompting a backlash from viewers.

Recently, the Finnish quiz show Hengaillaan sparked controversy when competitors Leea Klemola, an actor and director, and Kaarina Hazard, a writer and actress, made disparaging remarks about Satu Rämö's well-known Hildur series during a live broadcast on Yle. Many social media users reacted with dismay, arguing that Klemola and Hazard's comments were arrogant and inappropriate, and they felt this was a personal affront to Rämö's contributions to Finnish literature.

In response to the criticism, Satu Rämö took to her Instagram stories to express her feelings about the incident, stating that she was bewildered by the mockery from two individuals she admired in the cultural sector. Rämö conveyed her surprise at being 'dissed' by Klemola and Hazard, particularly given her historical fondness for both women, emphasizing the emotional weight of their words in a national broadcast.

The incident has opened up discussions about respect and critique in the Finnish literary community, with many commentators stressing the importance of constructive criticism rather than disparaging remarks. Rämö's reaction highlights the broader implications about public figures' responsibilities when commenting on each other's work, particularly in a public forum. The episode has drawn significant attention and debate across social media platforms, raising questions about artistic critique and personal respect in cultural dialogues.

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