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Post by Brick Killed a Guy on Sept 13, 2008 7:48:32 GMT -5
Sarkozy limbers up for judo lessons from Putin
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, a champion judoka, could soon be flooring France's Nicolas Sarkozy with some of his famous throws after agreeing to pass on some of his black belt skills to the French president.
"He (Sarkozy) is interested in martial arts and we have decided to do some training together," Putin was quoted as saying in an interview with French newspaper Le Figaro published on Saturday.
A press officer at Sarkozy's office had no immediate comment.
The 55-year-old Putin's prowess in the martial art of judo is well documented and videos of him wearing his black belt and throwing opponents to the ground are easy to find on the Internet.
Sarkozy, 53, was not previously known to have an interest in martial arts. He has often been photographed jogging.
(Reporting by Estelle Shirbon; Editing by Richard Balmforth)
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I hope this doesn't get political. I'm just wondering how long before we replace Chuck Norris facts with Vladimir Putin facts.
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Post by Loki on Sept 13, 2008 10:12:56 GMT -5
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are we back to Manly Showings by World Leaders in order to prove to the world who the more badass is?
Coming soon: Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi playing as striker for his AC Milan team. German Chancellor Angela Merkel competing at the next Winter Olympics. Obama challenging Usain Bolt on 100 meters...
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Post by Mr. Backlund on Sept 13, 2008 10:38:02 GMT -5
 Don't mess with Putin.... |
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Post by Brick Killed a Guy on Sept 13, 2008 10:40:33 GMT -5
Putin + Kozlov = Your next World Tag Team Champions.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2008 10:44:43 GMT -5
Putin + Kozlov = Your next World Tag Team Champions. I would mark for weeks. |
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Post by Next Level was WRONG on Sept 13, 2008 10:45:43 GMT -5
If it was up to me, there would be a yearly event where all the world leaders have a multi-sports tournament with bragging rights and Australia being given to the winner.
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Post by aka Cthulhu on Sept 13, 2008 11:30:52 GMT -5
If it was up to me, there would be a yearly event where all the world leaders have a multi-sports tournament with bragging rights and Australia being given to the winner. The North Pole would win that without a doubt -- they got, like, polar bears! |
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Post by Next Level was WRONG on Sept 13, 2008 11:34:34 GMT -5
If it was up to me, there would be a yearly event where all the world leaders have a multi-sports tournament with bragging rights and Australia being given to the winner. The North Pole would win that without a doubt -- they got, like, polar bears! Ah yes, but one of the sports would be Chess. And as we all know, bears don't have thumbs. |
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Post by aka Cthulhu on Sept 13, 2008 11:36:15 GMT -5
The North Pole would win that without a doubt -- they got, like, polar bears! Ah yes, but one of the sports would be Chess. And as we all know, bears don't have thumbs. Yeah, but they'll eat their opponents instead. Eat them and wear their skins as hats. Hats! |
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Post by Next Level was WRONG on Sept 13, 2008 11:41:51 GMT -5
That will come in handy during the hat making competition.
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Post by aka Cthulhu on Sept 13, 2008 11:43:32 GMT -5
But... but that will mean the Polar Bears get another win! Austrailia will get taken over by Polar Bears at this rate. Polar Bears!
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Jay Peas 42
El Dandy
Totally flips out ALL the time.
Is looking forward to a Nation of Domination Kwannza Special.
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Post by Jay Peas 42 on Sept 13, 2008 11:44:33 GMT -5
Wait, why would Putin be a Judo Expert? I though Sambo was KGB's favorite.
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Post by CrazySting on Sept 13, 2008 13:24:57 GMT -5
Putin is the closest thing we have to a real life Bond villain
Paranoia? Check.
Arrogance? Check.
Blatant displays of masculinity and mysogny? Check.
Poisioning spies by mysterious means? Check.
Creepy stare? Check.
Someone get the man a persian cat.
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Joie De Vivre
Hank Scorpio
There's always next year.
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Post by Joie De Vivre on Sept 13, 2008 15:10:07 GMT -5
"Whatever he hits, he destroys!"
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Post by The Tank on Sept 13, 2008 15:35:55 GMT -5
I can see it now.
Putin: I must break you.
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Post by Brick Killed a Guy on Sept 13, 2008 15:51:27 GMT -5
Wait, why would Putin be a Judo Expert? I though Sambo was KGB's favorite. Foley: A little bit of Putin in my mind... |
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Post by Janitor From Mars on Sept 13, 2008 15:53:26 GMT -5
Don't mess with The Putin!
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Post by MiLo Duck on Sept 13, 2008 15:55:58 GMT -5
Instead of debates we could have MMA style bouts. The incumbant could yell out "To be the man you got to beat the man! WOOOO!" Soon...  |
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