Sep 14 2009Norwegian Viking Man Changes Name To Julius Andreas Gimli Arn MacGyver Chewbacka Highlander Elessar-Jankov
The beast seen here, best known for once sinking a rival Viking's ship with a single whip of his fiery mullet, has changed his name. He used to be Andreas Jankov. But nooooow he's Julius Andreas Gimli Arn MacGyver Chewbacka Highlander Elessar-Jankov. You've got to admit: it does have a ring to it.
"I wanted to show that it is possible to be serious and at the same time take the name you like," said the film enthusiast. "I wanted to see how far I could take it with respect to the number of names. I started thinking about this three years ago and it was approved in January this year."
Thanks to our commenters, we've been able to break down the name:- Julius is an homage to the famous chimp at the Kristiansand Zoo
- 'Arn' is a Swedish knight movie
- Elessar and Gimli are from 'Lord of the Rings'
- 'MacGyver', just the greatest Richard Dean Anderson show ever!
- 'Highlander' could refer to either the movie or TV show
- Chewbacka (aka Chewbacca) is from 'Star Wars'
Can you guess the name that doesn't belong? Me neither. I loved 'Lord of the Rings'!
Julius Andreas Gimli Arn MacGyver Chewbacka Highlander Elessar-Jankov: Norway's Longest Name? [huffingtonpost]
Thanks to TT likes little boys and Steve, who named their sons Sue to make them tough.
Reader Comments
1. meowmo - September 14, 2009 12:03 PM
last
2. meowmo - September 14, 2009 12:04 PM
but his smile is priceless.
3. jaja - September 14, 2009 12:05 PM
4TH !
4. jaja - September 14, 2009 12:05 PM
Damn... I only wanted fourth :/
5. jaja - September 14, 2009 12:05 PM
WAIT ! I JUST GOT FOURTH !!!
YAY @ ME :D
6. Nuckin'Futs - September 14, 2009 12:06 PM
He looks intelligent.......?
7. Mistress Ishbo (aka Aisha) - September 14, 2009 12:08 PM
wow amazing
8. Jaded Icon - September 14, 2009 12:11 PM
I think this guy plays the swedish version of Chunk from "The Goonies". It got pretty good reviews.
9. meowmo - September 14, 2009 12:15 PM
a BETTER name would have been that x-men Sabretooth. All he needs for that look is some gnarly eyebrows.
10. ham bone - September 14, 2009 12:18 PM
this guy has inspired me i am changing my name to
John-Snarf-jarjar-Laforge-lance bass-Edward Cullen-Bond-Yankovic-Conner wait does that sound to gay?
11. Dream - September 14, 2009 12:20 PM
ROFL
"Gimli" just completed it, everything is just makes it funnier.
Also, "Julius" can refer to the "Orange Julius" drink somewhere here in America.
12. Blashyrkh - September 14, 2009 12:22 PM
FIRST!!!
13. ciao - September 14, 2009 12:28 PM
that's a beautiful name, his smile makes my eyes melt
14. LSDiesel - September 14, 2009 12:30 PM
I think he hit it right on the head with the Gimli-Chewbacca combo.
I can't get over how much I hate his complexion.
15. Dan - September 14, 2009 12:33 PM
first
16. ciao - September 14, 2009 12:35 PM
this still doesn't beat meeting a cat at an adoption center named "Sheriff Batman"
17. Dream - September 14, 2009 12:39 PM
lol, ciao, that Sheriff Batman cat is awesome.
18. Ender - September 14, 2009 12:43 PM
Is there a reason you're going with the primate instead of Julius Caesar?
19. LSDiesel - September 14, 2009 12:45 PM
Omg, I just realized he looks like Fat Bastard.
20. Dream - September 14, 2009 12:51 PM
Lol the picture filename is "you-scare-me.jpg"
seriously
21. Fade - September 14, 2009 1:11 PM
Seriously? Can I go for shortest? Henceforth I shall be known as Q.
Done.
http://fade-to-extra.mybrute.com
22. naas - September 14, 2009 1:14 PM
there's a beefeater
23. $.02 and a pocket full of FAH-Q - September 14, 2009 1:36 PM
What a Jankov.
24. ubflamed - September 14, 2009 1:45 PM
He should have fit "mullet" in there somewhere.
25. Mr. cow - September 14, 2009 1:46 PM
Moo
26. Nike NBA Shoes - September 14, 2009 1:54 PM
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27. Norwegian - September 14, 2009 2:06 PM
I don't kjnow if this is of any interest to anyone, but I'll write a more detailed desription of Julius. :)
Julius is a famous chimpanzee born in Kristiandsand Zoo in Kristiandsand, Norway. He was rejected by his mother after birth, and even got his index finger bitten off. Julius was raised in the home of Dr. William Glen, his wife and two children. In 1981 NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation in Englsh), made a 3 part TV-show that became a huge hit, and Julius was a national sensation.
Julis is turns 30 years later this year, and he is now the alpha male in Kristiandsand Zoo.
28. Chag4 - September 14, 2009 2:07 PM
Lol, Norwegian people are crazy. *points at self*
Also @11, I'm pretty sure Julius is not for some orange juice from america.
If I ever change my name, I'll just be adding "Tregepølsa" (something along the lines of 'Slowsausage') inbetween my middle name and last name.
29. $.02 and a pocket full of FAH-Q - September 14, 2009 2:07 PM
28 - it wasn't. Of interest to anyone, that is.
30. Melizzard - September 14, 2009 3:02 PM
As if he needed anything else to protect his virginity.
31. sasdsaad - September 14, 2009 3:10 PM
Did he typo his name?
32. Freddy K - September 14, 2009 3:13 PM
Yeah. Thats one way to distinguish yourself.
"My friends call me JAGAMCHE Julius for short."
33. Calabasa209 - September 14, 2009 3:17 PM
he looks like hes doing a chewbacca growl in the picture
34. $.02 and a pocket full of FAH-Q - September 14, 2009 4:07 PM
29 - Orange Julias is not juice. It's a smoothie. Made with juice, but not the same.
35. GoSS Jerk now sterilized for your pleasure - September 14, 2009 4:59 PM
cute looking dude...
36. vocab sherriff riding in batmobile - September 14, 2009 6:17 PM
ORANGE JULIUS.. thats JULIUS, dumbass - get it right
ITS NOT THE SAME WHEN YOU SPELL IT WRONG. idiot
like totally DUH
37. Leonidas - September 14, 2009 7:53 PM
@Naas: you're Norwegian, aren't you? Is this guy your homeboy, or what?
38. haha - September 14, 2009 9:55 PM
good for you!
39. Mr. pig - September 15, 2009 1:40 AM
Oink
40. Fact Guy - September 15, 2009 9:35 AM
@28
You had best get your ass out of this site.
You're taking my facts!!!
41. $.02 and a pocket full of FAH-Q - September 15, 2009 12:37 PM
37 - Egads! The typo police!!! Where should I hide???? - Jackass.
42. Eric You - September 15, 2009 7:42 PM
Hey! I found a typo!
where it says, 'MacGyver', just the greatest Richard Dean Anderson show ever!
I think you meant to say 'Stargate' just the greatest Richard Dean Anderson show ever!
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