Kjetil Rolness

Kjetil Rolness (born 13 July 1961) is a Norwegian sociologist, writer, lecturer and entertainer. He is active as a social commentator, writes as a columnist for Dagbladet, and has written several books. Born in Voss, he grew up in Bergen, Alta and Harstad. While originally a left-wing radical, Rolness has become known for his critical views on feminism and political correctness. In music, Rolness is active as the persona Jens Pikenes in the glam rock band Penthouse Playboys. The band's Christmas concert at the Rockefeller Music Hall has become a fixed tradition in Norwegian music life.

• 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.