Kjetil Rolness (born 13 July 1961) is a Norwegian sociologist with main interest in taste sociology and pop cultural expressions. He is also a writer, lecturer and entertainer. He is active as a social commentator in social media and a columnist for Aftenposten, and has published several books.[1][2]

Born in Voss, he grew up in Bergen, Alta and Harstad.[2] While originally a left-wing, Rolness has become known for critical views on political correctness.[2][3]

In music, Rolness is active as the lead vocalist alter ego Jens Pikenes in the campy band Penthouse Playboys.[1] The band's Christmas concert at the Rockefeller Music Hall has become a popular tradition in Norwegian music life since 1995.[2]

Books

• 2003: Sex, løgn og videofilm: Et usladdet oppgjør med mytene om porno. Aschehoug.
• 2000: Bakmålsordboka: 1000 ord og uttrykk du ikke ante du trengte. Kagge.
• 1998: Elvis Presley. Gyldendal.
• 1995: Med smak skal hjemmet bygges: innredning av det moderne Norge. Aschehoug.
• 1992: Vulgær og vidunderlig: en studie i utsøkt dårlig smak. Aschehoug.
• 1991: Kunstig og kulørt: invitasjon til smakens avviksosiologi. Magistergradsavhandling.

References

External links

• Official website of Kjetil Rolness and Jens Pikenes