Dance Like the Prime Minister: Why the internet is flooded with videos of Finnish women partying

Women in Finland just wanna have some fun! In a video that when viral last week, Finland’s prime minister Sanna Marin is seen singing and dancing at a private party. Of course, it outraged some.

According to a report by The Guardian, critics have pointed out that the videos raise questions over the 36-year-old leader's personal and political judgement. Her political opponents demanded that she should take a drug test.

But why can't a head of the state simply party? Finnish women are standing up for Marin. Now, hundreds are posting their own videos of dancing and partying to show support for the PM. As Marin’s video faced flak, these women are trying to make a point by filming themselves re-enacting her.

Let’s take a closer look at the turn of events.

Standing in solidarity

Women from Finland and neighbouring Denmark have been sharing videos of themselves partying. These videos are accompanied by the hashtag “solidarity with Sanna”.

If letting off steam at a party is the worst thing your prime minister has done, then you're a pretty lucky country.