Back by popular demand I have made a new video on the Moomins. This time based directed on the character of Snufkin. A personal Favourite of mine.
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"above all, snufkin enjoys freedom". this quote, especially said by you, made this entire video pretty philosophical to me and i can't stop thinking about it. i'm not sure if you're going to read this comment, yet let me write it anyway. snufkin has been such a lifechanging character for me. i've been surprised by him day after day, and i can't help but feel deeply touched and sensitive by it. i loved your essay, i genuinely appreciated your view on him, your interpretations on him (i didn't even notice them until you said it). thank you very much for your lovely and sweet job. hope you're ok and healthy
Yo, this comment means a lot to me, thanks a lot :) stuff like this makes writing videos worth doing
@@STYNET wth is up with the editing towards the end... really odd
I dont get it... hw is it philosophical if most people enjoy freedom? I say most people because so far I've seen that it is everyone, but there is always a chance someone doesnt I guess :/
@@alizard3356 it's a matter of interpretation. freedom for snufkin is more than just a word, is a way of living. and the one that got me was he saying, overall, he can be whatever he wants to be. ofc freedom is way more beyond that and everyone enjoys but for >me< this thing of being whatever you want whenever you want is just... ow. snufkin taught me a lot. and that's why, even a year later, he still one of my favorite characters ever.
It's hard to not admire Snufkin. He is definitely a icon of freedom for me.
Same
Same for me.
Made me love nature. Although I may not have been in nature in a long time, I always desire the freedom of free-roaming and maybe one day do a long hike.
Same. Definitely relate(d) to his archetype most, too.
Snufkin also said "You can’t ever be really free if you admire somebody too much"
Its a bittersweet moment when Snufkin leaves because we know he is happy but like, you know it's sad to be away from people whose company you enjoy.
Man does the last book make it sadder though, when the Moomins are the one's to leave without even a note. It's sad to see Snufkin in that book for sure. Wish that there was a true happy ending to the book series, last you see of Moomin and his family they all become alcoholics in the lighthouse.
@@anessaleonard730 What really?! Are you serious?
@@fearfulpixel6165 Yeah, from the reviews that I've heard from the last two books: Moominpapa at Sea and Moominvalley in November. During those points Tove went through the death of her parents so it kind of transferred over to the last two books. Moominvalley in November is the last book which was written after the death of her mother. Tove said that she couldn't go back to that happy place afterwards and moved onto other series, so yeah... I'm currently reading Moominland Midwinter(5th book out of 8,not including Moomins and the Great Flood) and can already see the drastic tone shift that goes on for the rest of the series. The first couple of books only took me a few days to get through, but I'm having a bit of trouble with the last half of the series. It's almost like reading a biography when you get to know the history of the author.
@@anessaleonard730 I don't remember the alcohol part 😅 They just lived there, and made a nice little home for themselves. No need to paint such a negative picture.
@@anessaleonard730 what are the book series called? Where can I read them?
There is something happy, yet melancholic in Snufkin, which I really love.
Agreed!
Snufkin is the metaphor for the freedom we all grave. Not being shackled by the rules of the world. Doing what you want, enjoying the world as it is. Also brings out the anarchist side in Tove Jansson in some aspect, controlled anarchy and opposition to the unnecessary social rules. Where as Little-My, Snufkins little sister is the uncontrolled metaphor for anarchy and objection to social rules. Everything in the Moomins is a metaphor for something in real life and Snufkin is the one for personal freedom and enjoying the world to the fullest as it is.
*I know this is two years old, but I think Little My is actually his older sister- (You make great points though!)
Little My isn't their sibling, right? Little My wanted to date him.
@@AccelerandoTheMailman Little My is Snufkin's older half sister
Snuffkin is the whole reason I got into Moomin, and I think this video described him so perfectly in a way I never had the words for, "philosophical vagabond", "the embodiment of freedom", "gaiety" I don't have many comfort characters but Snuffkin always felt like seeing and old friend, even the first time I saw him on screen. I think we all need a friend like Snuffkin
Snufkin's age was always quite ambiguous to me. Moomin is clearly supposed to be a child, probably around 10-14 (or whatever the equivalent of that is for his "species"), but Snufkin feels like he's considerably older. I suspect that's partly down to the English voice actor in the anime, who certainly made the character sound like he was in his mid 20's, at least.
I wouldn't use the cartoon as a source as it's an adaptation. In the books it's not as clear as he bahaves much more childlike especially in the earlier ones.
@@korvo3427 There's already a lot of difference in his character between the books and the comic strips though. Tove seems to have made him act more mature as she wrote and drew more stories.
I love the way you pronounce "Snofkin"
*Snufkin He says U, not O. U like in the word "put".
Amazing video. And your voice and accent really make the video more calming. I wish it was longer. Snufkin's personality is so well written, and you can really only get a full idea on how well, if you read the book. Because while the series (Mainly 1990 and 2019) does him well, i would say the books goes into him, his morals, his backstory, and his family deeper, instead of just making him mysterious, only. Anyway, good job!
I originally planned on making it longer, but it’s always very hard to find actual research and sources for information on the characters to make sure I get them correct But thank you very much for your comment it means the world 🌎
moomin community gem you are
I miss you Gandalf the gay on all the Moomin episodes!
@@TheTsarsTailor1910 omg me too, even tho it was not that long ago, I miss those days haha
I had three idols as a little kid: Batman, Peter Pan and Snufkin 😄 I think the last one of the three has had the biggest impact on who I have become. (Or maybe I liked him bc we already shared a similar outlook on life? Not sure). Also, loved the editing and color palette of this video a lot. Thanks for another great video💚
Thank you so much! 🌎 I always look forward to your comments
heh hey! same idols here 💙
In parallel mine were, Waldo, Walter Moers, and Tuu-Tikki
Finn little prince snuffkin n Peter Pan 🍞
Snufkin is admired by the habitants of Moomin Valley, and creatures of the forest. If you've watched any version of these tales, chances are you admire him too.
"You can’t ever be really free if you admire somebody too much." -Snufkin
@@korvo3427 "Let's fill Moomin Valley with crime, come on!"
The music finished unexpectedly. That was jarring and uncomfortable. But then it felt fitting.
The music itself said to was a wonderful day to start a journey
Damn snufkin is just a cool dude and probably alot happier than most of us
He is also alone and he will die alone.
Interesting video. Snufkin is probably one of my favorite characters in the series
I’d go as far as saying he’s my favourite
He's one of my favorite characters from anything
Great video. Reading comet in moomin land with my son at the moment can’t help but love snufkin and everything he’s about.
I hope he enjoys it!
I love finding essay-youtubers thank you so much!
Great analysis, I remember watching the Japanese-Finnish Anime of the 90's and being completely enchanted, it was a fun adventure but also dark and mysterious, sometimes compellingly scary. now that I know the source material I think Anime was the perfect medium for it. You have put into words what snufkin made me feel, happy but sad too, maybe wistful? He was so grown up, free in thought and life. I always admired that freedom, now I wish I could be a little bit like that, free even if it's sad or scary. I really love this video and the channel as a whole, the use of illustrations and music is so good, thank you for this.
The thing with Snufkin is that i feel confortable and understood, just by get to know about his existence.
Tove Jansson made a few portraits of herself and her female lover into her books. Thingumy and Bob (Tofslan and Vifslan in Swedish) were one of these portraits and the characters were originally the nicnames which they had given to eachother. (Tofslan for Tove and Vifslan for Her lover, Vivica Bandler) Also you could say That Moomintroll and Snufkin are the mirror images of Tove's and Vivica's personalities. Tove being playful, childish and adventurous while Vivica was the mature, lonesome soul.
This is such a pleasant video. The script music and visuals are perfect. Snufkin is the reason that I am more of a fan now then I was when I was a kid.
Thank you River my friend! Yeah man snufkin is a philosophical beast
Do you have a favorite animated version of Snufkin? I don't know if I personally have one, but I do love how The Moominvalley (2019) explores his character flaws, like his anxieties and how he keep people at a disstans, even the ones he love. Anyway great video! Short, simple, perfekt
I love the moominvalley version, but the only 1990s series will always have a massive place in my heart Thank you for your kind words too 🐐
My favourite version of Snufkin is the 90s version. He is my generation's Snufkin. I admired his freedom to chose to disappear and to just be. I envy that freedom to this day. In our lives people have so many expectations and demands of us at work, school, at home etc. And in today's technology/communication driven world, everyone has so much access to you. It's not that I dont value my work and my relationships (I REALLY REALLY do!), but there sometimes when I just want the day/week for myself, to be that person who isn't an employee, a daughter, a sister, a wife or a friend, I just want to be Alison, alone with her daydreams and her music. I think it's why I love being a night owl so much. The rest of the world is in bed asleep and it can't find me lol. Neighbours often comment they haven't seen me for months...there's a reason for that 🙂. Thinking about it, I only really have a few close friends and I don't do that whole girly BFF thing either, I just don't feel the need for it in my life. I cherish my friendships and I enjoy the time I choose to spend with others, and I love entertaining them and making them laugh. I hope I bring happiness to them. Conversely however, I don't feel the need to be surrounded by a gang of "mates" every minute of every day. Far too exhausting. Far too demanding emotionally. To be honest, I think a lot of people feel this way.
@@AlisonBryen I am the same as you! I have few close friends but they understand me, respect me I do the same with them. We have our own spaces.
2019 is just fanfiction and cringe. i dont think it was even an official tove licensed production?? it was like a kick starter funding thing. so i dont consider that a true canon for snufkin and his worst adaption... with lots of agendas at play. lol lets be real. cast n crew admit it. 90s anime version is probably the best one and GOAT'd. even the older anime version snufkin is good.
... just looking at his character design, his tent and his personality plus the wee fact he has coffee in a time where this was sparce in Scandinavia. Is Snufkin a military deserter? I think so ...
well appears to have some kinda combat boots on... lol. who knows. the man will forever remain a mystery. as he is meant to be.
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I love your videos and the way you explain who snufkin is with those examples captures his whole personality
Thank you very much
Snufkin has done so much for me, I don't know if I could even articulate it
Same here
“I want to be alone” *Jumps off airship*
It feels wierd to see this after knowing the moomins for my entire life
as someone who loved him as a character i loved this video thank you
He's such a beautifully written character. That and the way you made the video was so pleasant, thank you. I wish I could live as he does
I first watched the Moomins when I was just a tiny little child, and Snufkin definitely was my rolemodel back then. Or maybe I just related to him a lot because we already had so much in common. 🥺 In any case, I deeply understand his desire to travel, and his need for a lot of alone-time.
This video held a great aesthetic to it , and I love your narration 👍
Good video. I'm glad you're continuing with moomin related videos
This is a Really nice short video, Snufkin is interesting and relatable Character, and definitely in my top 5 favorite Moomin characters.
Even it's sound unfinished at the end, it was very pleasant to listen :) Thank you for your work
Amazing video!! So well searched and done!
You made me love snufkin more ❤️ good to know more detail about him .. thanks to you
Yesss i love this character ✨thank you so much
Snufkin is really special to me and you have done a great job telling his story. I learned a lot, thank you 🙏
beautiful
this video is so relaxing and makes me want to watch the rest of your videos :) great job!
Glad you enjoyed! it means a lot!
This is gold. You've made beautiful job. Really good content, is obvious that you took special care of the aesthetic, and that makes the difference! Keep going, you are doing great! New subscriber, thank you!
This video was such a treat, it was delightful to see how other people cherish and understand a well loved character of mine. Snufkin has always been a role model to me and I must say that I envy how free he is. At the moment I can't have enough freedom as I would love to, I'm still a teenager but I dream of traveling and enjoying nature. I don't consider myself an adventurer neither someone with high experience in the woods; but I would love to decide whenever I feel ready to hang out with people, or to be alone with nature. Great video the visuals, the philosophy, the music, everything was on point. I was feeling quiete anxious before but now I've settled down thanks to this masterpiece.
Well, as I have learned, the model of Snufkin was Tuulikki, Tove Janssons´s love. Summertimes they lived together in an small cottage on a small island at seas, fo decades. They were both wery philosophical artistists, and by start anarchistst. And you might no more wonder why Nuuskamuikkunen in finnish, is Snussförälska in swedish. By my poor swedish the name is translaited as snuffbeloved. Tove wrote and spoke swedish because she was born in finland and we have this bilingual country.
It's true that Tuulikki was the basis for one of the Moomin-characters, but it isn't Snufkin (or Snusmumriken as I knew him growing up) but Too-ticky. As for Snufkins original name, Snusmumriken; Snus is, yes, snuff as in the tobacco, but it also means to sniff in order to smell something, and/or to breathe very loudly through your nose while sleeping. As for the meaning of mumrik, it is an old, seldom used word nowadays (perhaps it was more common in Finland?) but it means an odd person, or someone who mumbles a lot.
I really relate to snufkin, I take long breaks away from people (longest lasting 2 months) and then i return, its not that i dont like people, i just like being alone.
Beautiful analysis my friend
just an amazing video!!!
i probably ccmmented this already but i really love your voice! thank you for this!
Ok but like- MY SNUSMUMRIK 😭💕💞💓✨
KZhead has been recommended me so many snufkin videos and I appreciate it for that.
Thanks for this- I'm finally getting into Moomin, after seeing things drift around in my feed for years, watching it, and moving on from it. It looked nice, but I didn't want to bother getting the books, or finding out what to watch or anything. I think I'll finally change that, now, haha. Really like Snufkin, because I can't help but be happy, seeing a piece of fiction reflect similar things I've been saying to people in my life. It's nice to have something that understands how you think, even if it's just lines from a book. I'd like to think that if I can grow into myself more, I'll be able to find my own capability to be a Snufkin in this life. Nice video, have a good day.
Thank you so nuch for your job
No problem 😊
Great video man
I love Snufkin. My role model.
I love his explanation for why he is a vagabond who doesn't have many material possessions "because it keeps life from being too complicated"
I love him even more now! I have such respect for him! 🙂
I've always felt a connection to Snufkin. Me and him share many of the same philosophies and ideas, but I turned out to value material things more than he does, but less than other people. I see the value in owning things, but treat them expendably. I can't really afford being a vagrant, so it's better for me to keep and make use of items in my day to day.
you are your own person, comparing is irrelevant.
@@commenteroftruth9790 Being my own person shouldn't preclude me from introspection through analysing others. It's no fun being an emotionless Jedi like that.
alternate title: an explanation of why Snufkin's a total hottie
I too wish I could just toss everything aside and just wander.
Every time I hear of Snufkin, I am reminded of my character, Zipporah. She is the Oc I made for the Moomin world and her nickname is Zippy. She is a wandering artist/poet/philosophers. She is similar to Snufkin but does not like being called a female version of him because she had her own unique traits. She is a bit more social and freindly than him but a few other things too. She wanders and travels because she likes seeing places and she is driven to travel. If she were to symbolize something here, I'd think she would symbolize the true philosophical, deep and poetic view of an artist. Nowadays we have so many people drawing fanart with talent and skill. They are called artists, but they are mostly doing their craft. Those are called craftsmen, not artists. Ziporah would paint scenes that she encounters along the way and write poetry about the beauty of nature or the lights of a city, but she does more than that. She is the type of lady that when Snufkin would say "duty is when you do something you don't want to do" she'll say, "Yes and no" and explain her view of it. She is the type of lady that travels but would talk to Moomin's mother about the concept of a home whenever they have tea. She would paint a river while Snufkin fished in it. The true vision of an artist, taking something beautiful and showing it to the ones around you. That is why math and art are the same. "Some say 2+2 is math. That is calculation. Math is showing what is there and so is art. Science is imagining what you see. Art is seeing what you imagine." Zipporah can go deeper than that if inspired. Whenever she needs something to do, she has her options. She sometimes paints a scene she finds beautiful and leaves the finished portrait somewhere where someone can find it. That way she didn't have to carry too much and the person can keep the beautiful scenery in sight. She would also write poetry and a few other things. And when Snufkin is dealing with small children, she is happy to help. Actually she is willing to help anyone who needs it. When Moomin first met her, he thought she was a femenin version of Snufkin. She did not like that of course. But later she shows er own unique traits besides having green-blue eyes and freckles while Snufkin has brown eyes and no freckles. She traveled out of being driven and to to see new things. She tried to join Snufkin on his travels because she saw a fellow journey person and a traveling companion. He was reluctant of course because he thought it would make it hard to think. But other people tend to make thinking inspired and se was helpful for the most part and did not mind sleeping outside. Later he learns that Zippy traveled as a girl with her family but they always returned to home base. But one day when Zippy was grown, she was traveling and offered to paint a portrait for a troll. The troll did not like the portrait because Zippy included the honest details that the troll did not like. So she was cursed to always wander. She cannot even sleep n the same spot twice. After Snufkin helped her remove her curse, she was ethusiastic to show him her hometown. But it was not what she remembered. Darkness and evil had taken over and forced her neighbors into hiding. While exploring, she found a parade of rainbow prostitutes. She told Snufkin to look away. He did not need to see that. Soon they found a young couple taking a baby to the butcher. The baby was cut up there. Snufkin was shocked while Zippy was horrified. He placed his hand on Zipporah's shoulder and told her to look away. That was a lot. She brought him to the house she lived in beforehand. It was the only thing not changed. Soon one of her neighbors rushes in and fills Zippy in on what happened. Zippy then became enraged and decided that every innocent in town will have to evacuate and find a new home. Snufkin asked her if it was wise for them to leave their home. To which Zipporah answered, "Home? Ha! Home is a safe place. No on. is safe here. Home is a warm place. There is no warmth here. Home is a familiar place. The only familiar thing here is this house. Home is a place of rest. There is no rest here." So every neighbor of innocence left the town and evacuated to another place. Zipporah grieved that a home she once knew is dead while talking to Snufkin by a fire. He then answered, "If home is a place of warmth you have it with the people you care about, if home is a familiar place you have familiar faces, if home is a place of rest, you can rest by my side." That is the best I can summarize my character, Zipporah. What do you think?
I like the video and I would like to travel just like him.
whilst i think snufkin is very much free and probably one of the freest characters in moomin, he is not the most free character. that title goes to little my.
I love this. It helped me realize why i love Snufkin so much. All i’ve ever wanted was to be truly free
He's my favorite snoofkin.. , 😍😇
Is this the same guy that does shrouded hand? It sounds exactly like him... Either way this content is great. Keep it up!
Boudica ofthe Brae I am not that guy but thank you haha
I like a lot ur video about snufkin. I really like the edition in this video. Tho the end is quietly abrupt.
Snuffkin isn't merely about freedom, although that is a great character trait in him to notice and capture, he is also _self sufficient_ and independent, unchained and capable. He lives, walks, travels, fishes and gathers his food, moving from place to place none keeping his heart captive, the people not the centerpiece of his own life even if he does like them from time to time. In moominvalley, he always finds his friends during the summer, but he doesn't belong, he's an outsider, he doesn't have a house in there, nor does he need anyone to make food for him or keep him entertained. To become Snuffkin in your own life, one must cut off all their ties to the material world, their friends and family... to have every place to go, and no place to call your home.
I find it really interesting how Tove Jansson muddles the line between proper names and species names. Both "Moomin" and "Snufkin" (and also "Snork", "Hemulen", etc.) seem to function as both: As long as you don't know the character, he is _a_ Snufkin, i. e. a member of a species called "Snufkin", but when you get to know him, he _is_ Snufkin, i. e. the bearer of a proper noun "Snufkin". That is extremely interesting to me. It pretty much makes group-based bigotry inexpressable because whenever you _try_ to refer to a group or collective, you inevitably end up only referring to an indeterminate set of random individuals. In a way, the language she writes in *is* the language of childhood.
Thanks, you gave me a lot to think about
Snufkin/Nuuskamuikkunen is my favourite Moomin character
I came here because I didn't know what a snuffkin was. I heard the term from this person on a KZhead video that was showing how to make a pointed wool hat. I am an amateur milliner and the more they talked about the stuffing the more I had to find out what this stuff going to was and I absolutely love it. Snufkin coalesces so many things and qualities about various characters that I've read about I can't believe it's been this long and I was not aware.
Yes
neat
im so sad cause i only found out about snufkin and little my in 2018 but never looked into it untill now and i love it and i feel so late D:
You can also draw many parallels between Snufkin's philosophy and Taoism
I grew up whit ("mumidalen" norwegian for") moomin wally" and ("snusmumrikken" norwegian) for "snufkin" was my favorite character because of his calm way of saying good bye see you again, and because it was stressful for me at a very young age (long story short a was a foster child whit parents living far away, I wasn't allowed to se them often) so the show really made me more understanding, but sadly I have a real issue whit the new series, the producers made Snufkin so frantic and stressed I really don't like it, there is no excuse for ruining such a great character they should be ashamed.
Det hetter "Snusmumriken" på svenska också hehehe
Even though he carries everything in memory, imagine as he gets old he develops Alzheimer's/Dementia 💀💀💀
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I really like to overly psycho analyse characters, so I wonder how Snufkin's mother putting him on basket and letting him go with the river affected who he is. The basket was supposed to find his father but it never did, which means Snufkin grew up alone in the wild like an animal.
or he was found and raised, perhaps passed around, perhaps with a nomadic tribe. perhaps his new family died when he was young, or they sent him off. or he wandered away. there are a lot of possibilities
It's a shame the powers that be, at least here in the United States, ultimately prevent or heavily discourage people from living in the same spirit as Snufkin. Van Life is the closest we have, but it comes at greater legal risk and rules. Sure you can vagabond the old fashioned way as well, but also at greater legal risk and severe health risks if you find yourself in an area that's unfriendly to the functionally homeless That said, even if you don't live a nomadic life, you can still take a lot of Snufkins teachings to heart in regards to simple living with few possessions. Also learning to love memories more than things is something that will bring anyone greater joy in life
shit is too deep 🥺♥️
i think that snuffkin is sadly the only real character in moomin valley and others like moomin are just his imagination, he see them when he wants
I was hoping i would get an answer of why Snufkin was holding a rifle. And where did he get the rifle from.
I've never watched nor read Moomin _(despite living where it's very popular)_ ... but for some reason, Snufkin got stuck in my brain. Very weird amd now I'm here.
So that's why he destroys signs
This made me fucking sob and I have no idea why.
What is the name of piano piece?
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Snufkin is an Aquarius. That is all that needs to be said.
i could relate to snufkin if only it wasn't for the fact I cant lol I like the play video games to me they're journeys but video games rot so they're all temporary. I also want to travel the world. To support these both I need a vehicle with solar power. Kinda to materialistic to relate to snufkins but I'm me and that's all ill be and that's fine with me
Whats the music in the background?
This kzhead.info/sun/ibRtpdKHq3itho0/bejne.html
Nuuskamuikkunen
snufkin was 100% the baddest bitch in the series
Hahahaha yh I agree
I am snufkin
NOBODY HAS EVER READ HER NAME OUT LOUD TO ME… tov a yanson
Eu quero ser que nem ele quando eu crescer espiritualmente
Cool vid mate. You from the Borough or sunlan?
There's a manga with similar vagabond theme as snufkin's character if I'm not mistaken it's Emanon wanderer
What I would give to be Snufkin.
Can I get a playlist for the music u used
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