Finland President's Dog Lennu Is a Viral Sensation
The President of Finland Brings His Dog Pretty Much Everywhere And Twitter Is In Love
By Mustafa GatollariNov. 18 2019, Updated 2:22 p.m. ET
I'm constantly surprised at the amazing personalities of animals.
That could be the arrogant, I'm-human-so-I'm-better-than-all-other-species part of me talking, but I'm always super excited to rediscover that yes, animals are as unique as people, complete with their own behavioral patterns and nuances.
In fact I trust most animals more than people because you know exactly what you're getting with an animal. A Jack Russell will usually be tenacious and full of energy. A rattlesnake will bite you and leave you to die with poison in your veins. It's hard to be mad at an animal for doing exactly what it was born to do. Even when my cat jumps into my lap for the 400th time, five seconds after I have put him on the floor for the 399th time, I am annoyed but I also understand he's just doing him, and he has never tried to be anything but the cuddle freak he is. If he wasn't constantly trying to sit on my keyboard, I would honestly worry he was terminally ill or something.
And the President of Finland's dog, Lennu, looks like he was born to be the most fabulous lap dog of our generation.
excuse me but are you aware of Lennu, the Finnish president's dog
— Kelly Weill (@KELLYWEILL) February 22, 2017
I mean, come on, just look at that face.
@KELLYWEILL mfw reasonable adult expectations are enforced on me
— Kelly Weill (@KELLYWEILL) February 22, 2017
Twitter has understandably become obsessed with this little pupper and all of the awkward cuteness that comes with him.
Look at him, as President Sauli Niinistö appears to be holding Lennu back from someone who's talking smack.
— ice-9 🌹 (@bradisterrific) February 22, 2017
"Lemme at him, this fool thinks I'm all bark and no bite? I WISH he would."
— alex 🏴 (@shitshowdotinfo) February 22, 2017
@KELLYWEILL @scioscialist ima lennu finnish, but that's the best dog ever
— 🌹archmage🌹 (@benadamx) February 22, 2017
The love for Lennu was real.
@KELLYWEILL this dog is my spirit animal
— Danielle Lisle (@lisledanielle) February 22, 2017
People pointed out other awesome pet-owner duos, too.
@KELLYWEILL anyone else feel this is the dog equivalent of Sam Steingard and Ruby?
— Ben T (@NoRights) February 22, 2017
But mostly people were just floored by Lennu's amazing countenance.
@wackyjackytaken look at his bloody face omg
— wimpy burgy (@sassypastry) February 22, 2017
@allie_davies @KELLYWEILL oh my god, I am in love with this doggo
— Beth Gribbin (@bethgribbo) February 22, 2017
#IStandWithLennu.