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GeneralHankerchief
08-12-2006, 15:24
Actually, nothing's been decided yet. (http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1938048.html?menu=)

Bridge over Danube could be named after Chuck Norris

A new bridge in Hungary could be named after the action film actor Chuck Norris after officials left the naming to an internet vote.

Votes for the Chuck Norris Bridge have so far attracted 11 per cent, of the vote, organised by the Ministry for the Economy.

That puts it just ahead of naming the bridge after Hungarian humorist Geza Hofi and three times more popular than naming it after state founder Szent Istvan.

Votes can be cast until September 8 on the website www.m0hid.gov.hu There are more that 500 nominations, as well as names referring to delays, such as 'It Will Never Happen Bridge'.

A government committee will review the three winning names, as well as other proposals put forward by local governments, cartographers, linguists and others.

The bridge over the Danube is due to open in 2008.


The site is down currently to vote but it seems as if anyone can participate in the selection. Right now I believe Chuck is in third.

Come on Hungary, if you name the bridge after Chuck then you will never need to replace it, ever.
Moros
08-12-2006, 15:30
Chuck Norris Bridge...hmmm sounds not so bad does it?
Csargo
08-12-2006, 23:50
Chuck Norris eh Chuck Norris you say why God why Chuck Norris is even a spot on the poll. Wait is Chuck Norris Hungarian?
scotchedpommes
08-13-2006, 00:10
Well, I voted some time ago for Stephen Colbert, but it looks as though all hope is lost.
spmetla
08-13-2006, 03:38
It's about time Chuck Norris gets recognition. I think the US should follow suit and build a monument to him in DC.
Vladimir
08-13-2006, 04:30
Why would you name a bridge after him? Chuck Norris doesn't use bridges. A swift karate chop causes the waters to part and he walks across on dry land.
Zalmoxis
08-13-2006, 07:01
It's a look, not a karate chop.
Vladimir
08-14-2006, 20:07
It's a look, not a karate chop.

:wall: Ahh! Silly me. :shame:
Red Peasant
08-14-2006, 20:12
A swift karate chop causes the waters to part and he walks across on dry land.

Or, if they need an American inspiration, they could call it 'Chop-aquiddick' after Teddy Kennedy'. :2thumbsup:
Masy
08-14-2006, 20:12
I read somewhere they were going to name one after Jean-Claude Van Damme too... Can any Hungarians out there confirm these dreadful rumours?
Crazed Rabbit
08-14-2006, 20:32
Or, if they need an American inspiration, they could call it 'Chop-aquiddick' after Teddy Kennedy'. :2thumbsup:

As long as the bridge, and surrounding area, have strong fences and barriers to prevent going off the road.

Crazed Rabbit
scotchedpommes
08-14-2006, 22:35
I read somewhere they were going to name one after Jean-Claude Van Damme too... Can any Hungarians out there confirm these dreadful rumours?

Just another one of the many names to choose from on the site. The world
would surely end if it was named in his honour.
Peasant Phill
08-15-2006, 09:44
Yes, if the bridge should be named after Jean-Claude it should be Jean-Claude Van Varenberg (his real name).

Besides what does Chuck Norris have that Jean-Claude, Silvester, Arnold and Steven don't have. I say let them fight over it and the winner will give the bridge its name. Should be great as a movie script.
GeneralHankerchief
08-15-2006, 19:10
Besides what does Chuck Norris have that Jean-Claude, Silvester, Arnold and Steven don't have. I say let them fight over it and the winner will give the bridge its name. Should be great as a movie script.

How many movies last two seconds?
Peasant Phill
08-16-2006, 09:27
How many movies last two seconds?

actualy there are enough movies with scripts of only 2 seconds.
Andres
08-16-2006, 09:49
:wall:
Kralizec
08-17-2006, 23:11
Yes, if the bridge should be named after Jean-Claude it should be Jean-Claude Van Varenberg (his real name).

Besides what does Chuck Norris have that Jean-Claude, Silvester, Arnold and Steven don't have. I say let them fight over it and the winner will give the bridge its name. Should be great as a movie script.

You forgot Vin Diesel :no:
scotchedpommes
08-24-2006, 02:51
Colbert sure to win (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_u_rDkmwt4&NR) - that is, if he is not disqualified as he probably should be.
edyzmedieval
08-24-2006, 09:29
You forgot Vin Diesel :no:

He's not that Buddha Balled as Schwarzy, Stalin or Van Bum.
JFC
08-24-2006, 09:45
Teacher: How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
Norris: 12 board feet miss!