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Name Committee Approves Líam, Rejects Others
Iceland’s Name Committee has given the legal green light to Líam. Other names submitted were not so lucky. RÚV reports…
Is The Future Bright For Iceland’s Bright Future Party?
It’s a chilly winter afternoon when I check into the front desk of the parliament building in downtown Reykjavík. After…
Jón Gnarr’s Name Change Involved FBI Background Check
Former Reykjavík mayor Jón Gnarr’s name-changing process involved having his criminal background assessed by the FBI. “Unbelievably”, he had no…
Wow, Hallgrímur Helgason Painted So Many Jón Gnarrs!
Artist-slash-novelist Hallgrímur Helgason recently unveiled the above painting at the Kjarvalsstaðir art museum. Entitled “The Gnarr Family,” the work of…
A Rapper Walks Into A Bar: The Making Of Iceland’s Burgeoning Comedy Scene
I’m doing a gig in Selfoss for 17-20 year-olds? This is going to suck, hard. There’s no booze. There’s no…
Jón Gnarr Now Officially Jón Gnarr
It’s all but official now: Jón Gnarr will – as of Tuesday – be formally and legally Jón Gnarr, thanks…
Jón Gnarr Decides Not To Run For Ice-Prez. Yet.
by John Rogers
Much-loved comedian and former Reykjavík mayor Jón Gnarr has decided not to run for higher office, after months of speculation…
Name Committee Warns Against Being Shut Down
Iceland’s Name Committee has responded to legislation which would, if passed, shutter the doors on the institution. The bill in…
Gnarr: More Creatives Will Go Into Politics
Former Reykjavík mayor, Jón Gnarr, believes that more creatives will go into politics, reports Houstonia Mag. “I think it’s going…
News In Brief: January 2015
January was just chock full of fun and surprises, news-wise. Well, more surprises than fun, but you take what you…
Jón Gnarr Flouts Naming Committee – Legally Changing Name In U.S
Jón Gnarr has decided to legally change his name from Jón Gnarr Kristinsson to Jón Gnarr while residing in the…
Year In News: 2014
The year 2014 was chock-full of controversies, blunders, humour, and, of course, cat stories. So brew yourself a cuppa and…
The Christmas Sweater: Another Awful Imported “Tradition”
Christmas is probably the best example of the power of globalized consumer culture, to be exact: how “traditions” are constantly…
Jon Hamm Claims To Have A List Of Reasons To Like Iceland
http://youtu.be/E-9MbAa7jbU?t=26m53s As reported by RÚV, Mad Men’s Jon Hamm appeared on Craig Ferguson’s Late Late Show, last Monday. While admitting…
Stúfur Considering Legally Changing His Name
The third Yule Lad, Stúfur (Stubby), known for his short stature, is considering legally changing his name. “Would you want to be…
News In Brief: November
Icelanders have once again grown fed up with their elected representatives, staging a massive protest demonstration in front of Alþingi…
Get Outta Town: Stuff To Avoid Airwaves
Your complete Airwaves guide to getting the hell away from Airwaves!Feeling an overwhelming urge to explore the nearby towns without…
Jón Gnarr and Baltasar Kormákur Cooperate On Upcoming TV Series
Jón Gnarr and Baltasar Kormákur will join forced for the creation of a new TV-series, Jón announced on Facebook today,…
New Round Of Legalised Names!
The Name Committee has approved a new batch of names that Icelanders can now legally give their children. Vísir reports…
Gnarr May Be Considering Presidential Bid
In light of a new poll showing public support of the idea, former Reykjavík mayor Jón Gnarr may consider running…
New Batch Of Names Receive Name Committee Ruling
The Name Committee has approved and rejected a new set of submitted names, and has also come up with an…