Aitisi nai poroja," replied Veikko, a pleasantry long grown routine, meaning, "Your mother fucks reindeer.
In Thomas Pynchon's "Against the Day," an exchange between characters reveals a playful yet crude insult. The phrase "Aitisi nai poroja," which translates to "Your mother fucks reindeer," is a witty retort by a character named Veikko. This humorous jab showcases Pynchon's knack for blending humor with sharp social commentary, reflecting the absurdities of human interactions. The use of such a provocative phrase not only adds levity to the dialogue but...