puriinipitoisten
Puriinipitoisten is a Finnish expression that literally translates to “those who hold firmly to puriin.” The term is used to refer to individuals, groups or subcultures that exhibit a strong, enduring attachment to certain cultural or symbolic artifacts known as puriin, which in contemporary Finnish society are often considered to be niche fan communities, hobbyists, or collectors focused on an obscure or specialized interest. The concept gained public attention in the early 2010s as a tongue‑in‑cheek label for the ultrafans of certain indie video games, underground music acts, or highly specific hobbyist communities such as model train clubs and homemade instrument makers.
The word puriin itself is not a standard Finnish noun but is derived from the historic word
In popular media, puriinipitoisten has inspired satirical treatments, such as the Wikipedia-try article titled “Puriinipitoisten” and