Martti Suosalo reveals surprising 'addiction' – spouse Virpi had to intervene
Finnish actor Martti Suosalo shares a humorous anecdote about his susceptibility to infomercials, highlighting a specific incident where he ordered a questionable inflatable bed.
Martti Suosalo, a well-known Finnish actor, recently appeared in an episode of 'Yökylässä Maria Veitola,' where he discussed his life and career. In the light-hearted conversation with host Maria Veitola, Suosalo revealed a surprising vulnerability – his apparent addiction to shopping television advertisements, through which he admitted he could be easily persuaded to buy products that seem too good to be true.
He recounted a specific incident when he was feeling ill and was captivated by an infomercial showcasing an inflatable bed, which claimed it could support the weight of a bear jumping on it. In a moment of impulsiveness fueled by his illness, Suosalo ordered the bed, only to face the comedic reality of his decision when it arrived at his home. His wife, Virpi Suutari, questioned the strange noises coming from the basement, eventually discovering the inflatable bed that Suosalo had cheerfully inflated.
Virpi's reaction was swift; she ordered him to deflate the bed and return it immediately, reflecting the playful dynamic in their relationship. This anecdote not only highlights Suosalo's humor and self-awareness but also serves as a reminder of the influence of advertising and consumer culture in everyday life, particularly in how easily individuals can be drawn into purchasing items they may not actually need or that may not live up to the extravagant claims made in the commercials.