The Giants of Iceland

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  • Опубліковано 23 лис 2024

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  • @VICE
    @VICE  Рік тому +14

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  • @alannahjones2833
    @alannahjones2833 8 років тому +6130

    these dudes are so chill and down to earth.They are like Friendly Giants.

    • @ericktorres9791
      @ericktorres9791 8 років тому +14

      Yup.

    • @walkingmonument
      @walkingmonument 8 років тому +276

      I totally agree. I wasn't particularly interested in seeing this cos I kept imagining the muscle bound idiots I'm used to in America. These guys are so cool. And there English is better than most Americans I know.☺️

    • @walkingmonument
      @walkingmonument 8 років тому +37

      +Dobermans don't cry I think Alana is a girls name genius

    • @walkingmonument
      @walkingmonument 8 років тому +5

      +Dobermans don't cry Alannah rather

    • @twicexnice1273
      @twicexnice1273 8 років тому +41

      +Alannah Jones big dudes are generally chill af

  • @alhara4843
    @alhara4843 4 роки тому +4427

    Love the Viking Spirit, but what it impresses me is that they choose family, community and an honest living.

    • @skyn_therapyxx9034
      @skyn_therapyxx9034 4 роки тому +112

      I know, my fiancé is freakin giant compare to me but they really are simple men, simple lifestyles. I love it

    • @40wetnoodles
      @40wetnoodles 4 роки тому +83

      Big softies is the best combination

    • @brokeboukpessu204
      @brokeboukpessu204 4 роки тому +6

      @borken korgen why do have people like you here? You do know that you and your ancestors are not from where you are right? Wr all come from Affica ad humans

    • @skyfalldeadpool1633
      @skyfalldeadpool1633 4 роки тому +8

      True. They did the pillaging and raids before it was cool. Been there done that type of lifestyle 😆🙂

    • @abraham8565
      @abraham8565 3 роки тому +5

      Conservative?

  • @YungM.D.
    @YungM.D. 7 років тому +3517

    Dude these guys are so down to Earth, no real tough guy attitude. Guy took question about his deteriorating strength like a champ, not getting offended by wounded pride but answering honestly. I wish more Western athletes were like this.
    Edit: this is my only comment that’s ever become top spot. Thanks!

    • @mero40k
      @mero40k 7 років тому +52

      Magnus dominated the competition for years, he literally has nothing to prove to anyone.

    • @caleb9364
      @caleb9364 7 років тому +18

      -KracN- he said more western athletes acknowledging that he was a western athlete

    • @agafoorsyed
      @agafoorsyed 6 років тому +54

      Because they aren't American to get their pussies burnt or offended by a realistic question. Respect for these humble Icelandic Giants!

    • @thefamousfluffygamer50
      @thefamousfluffygamer50 6 років тому +13

      agafoorsyed Whyd you have to bash the United States when complementing another?

    • @zathura231
      @zathura231 6 років тому +7

      agafoorsyed to bad your still using UA-cam which is made by Americans and oh also the Internet which is made by Americans so was the modern day phone and computer

  • @xero7087
    @xero7087 3 роки тому +870

    In Iceland babies deliver themselves and are born with a gym membership

  • @quinngrey8916
    @quinngrey8916 5 років тому +4785

    Most of the guys in Iceland could probably pat me on the back and accidentally break my spine good lord lol

    • @galemara7990
      @galemara7990 4 роки тому +74

      Cosidering im a 5'4 male its possible

    • @عبدالله-ب5ج7ر
      @عبدالله-ب5ج7ر 4 роки тому +100

      @@galemara7990 being tall doesnt make you made of iron so dont worry lol

    • @rohan8661
      @rohan8661 4 роки тому +15

      Just kick on his balls your target should be precise and you can run fast also

    • @Olinn2000
      @Olinn2000 4 роки тому +44

      Bro im from iceland and everyone i know are smoll guys

    • @thamesp.7158
      @thamesp.7158 4 роки тому +5

      Hannah Christine that could happen I’m only 5 feet

  • @scarboroughstudio
    @scarboroughstudio 5 років тому +1973

    Watching this 5 years later and knowing where Thor wound up in life is pretty amazing.

    • @TucoBenedicto
      @TucoBenedicto 5 років тому +17

      Just to understand... Are you referring to something different from his role in Game of Throne?

    • @balthasarirvine1295
      @balthasarirvine1295 5 років тому +175

      @@TucoBenedicto Thor won world's strongest man in 2018, and came close to winning this year if not for a foot injury

    • @exclamationpointman3852
      @exclamationpointman3852 4 роки тому +24

      He got caught with a needle tho, but it seems like they all do...

    • @eyeballperson3531
      @eyeballperson3531 4 роки тому +9

      Got confused
      thought you were talking about thor from mcu

    • @michaelmcginley1875
      @michaelmcginley1875 4 роки тому +33

      He just deadlifted 501kg too

  • @zenlifestyleandmannersshow6892
    @zenlifestyleandmannersshow6892 2 роки тому +704

    You’ll be glad to know Thor became the world’s strongest man in 2018, along with many titles in Europe’s strongest man, Iceland’s strongest man, and the Arnold strongman classic. He’s probably the greatest strongman of our time.

    • @aaronbarlow4376
      @aaronbarlow4376 2 роки тому +16

      He was only getting stronger when he retired. He chose health and family which is fair enough but no one could beat him in elephant bar deadlift or keg toss.

    • @blakeh7362
      @blakeh7362 2 роки тому +25

      lol definitely big z and Brian Shaw have had way greater careers

    • @aaronbarlow4376
      @aaronbarlow4376 2 роки тому +15

      @@blakeh7362 Not really. Thor is the only man to have ever won ESM, WSM and Arnolds in same calendar year. Thor has so many haters because he gained mainstream popularity from GOT.

    • @aaronbarlow4376
      @aaronbarlow4376 2 роки тому +2

      He is but he has a lot of easily triggered haters.

    • @Fnidner
      @Fnidner 2 роки тому +9

      @@aaronbarlow4376 Big Z still has a lot more wins under his belt. And more records

  • @Kovukingsrod
    @Kovukingsrod 6 років тому +4599

    I always thought of us Norwegians as “vikings” because of our history... but this video made me realise we’re actually the biggest wimps in comparison to Icelanders.

    • @goatfader
      @goatfader 6 років тому +134

      Norway has plenty like this as well, look up Svend Karlsen.

    • @kingx1670
      @kingx1670 6 років тому +50

      Kovu Kingsrod but Iceland is gay

    • @MrLennybach
      @MrLennybach 6 років тому +28

      iceland, finland, sweden

    • @Unknown-zi2jy
      @Unknown-zi2jy 6 років тому +37

      Kovu Kingsrod Swedish are the true Viking! Raaaaa

    • @KraccHandleBandit
      @KraccHandleBandit 6 років тому +11

      im hungry, got any donuts?

  • @MrBobconner1952
    @MrBobconner1952 6 років тому +606

    Not only incredibly strong, but very likable personalities too

    • @761jared
      @761jared 5 років тому +20

      When you're that big, you have few reasons to not like anyone. No one is coming at you!

    • @ndapandulaipinge790
      @ndapandulaipinge790 3 роки тому +3

      @@761jared I envy that

    • @udhav423
      @udhav423 2 роки тому

      They’re probably feminists too

    • @macgmol159
      @macgmol159 Рік тому +1

      people respect them
      there's no point of being rude

  • @warsofstars
    @warsofstars 7 років тому +693

    Awww didn't expect them to be gentle giants with a gentle heart and polite demeanor :D

    • @coolminer1231
      @coolminer1231 6 років тому

      kingsmart1 1 I get it

    • @coolminer1231
      @coolminer1231 6 років тому +1

      felicia natasha nicole he isn’t that gentle look at his scene in game of thrones

    • @jesuschristlives4436
      @jesuschristlives4436 6 років тому +1

      No you ask them what there diet is and then there training routine and then you go get one of those beautiful 6'3 super cute Icelandic chicks and become a self sustaining ski instructor

    • @pcmichaelcunt3579
      @pcmichaelcunt3579 6 років тому +1

      kingsmart1 1 😂

    • @bjornerlendur4606
      @bjornerlendur4606 6 років тому +2

      actuallyl the strong ones are more polite than the fat guys

  • @bigchungus1300
    @bigchungus1300 4 роки тому +949

    Iceland doesn't have a military because it's already well guarded

    • @nancybarnes29
      @nancybarnes29 3 роки тому +12

      @Scott Logan and there was no tv so combat was a form of recreation.

    • @xana5649
      @xana5649 3 роки тому +1

      @Scott Logan ready to kill🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @brightblackgrouse6236
      @brightblackgrouse6236 3 роки тому +10

      @Scott Logan And now every nordic country is afraid of being called the R word for opposing immigration

    • @alhara4843
      @alhara4843 3 роки тому +11

      When education is the primordial director of a country; who needs a military?

    • @emailgmail4169
      @emailgmail4169 3 роки тому +5

      @@brightblackgrouse6236 I think it's a great idea. I wish Africa would do the same.

  • @letnaturers930
    @letnaturers930 5 років тому +3147

    They had the dweebiest guy interview the strong men. Nice

  • @bp51082
    @bp51082 5 років тому +212

    I love how lyrical Icelandic is. And the way that they speak English. It's like they're reciting the sagas everyday

    • @christhefist55
      @christhefist55 2 роки тому

      Some sounds a bit scottish and some sound russian.

  • @jasondeleon8538
    @jasondeleon8538 4 роки тому +970

    I think the reason why Iceland has Giants and they workout so much is because that's the way you can keep warm

    • @sarahmeyers1773
      @sarahmeyers1773 4 роки тому +44

      Right? All that snow is scary 🤣 #fromtexas

    • @FJ24.
      @FJ24. 4 роки тому +35

      The things I’ve read in this comment section man 😂 this one takes the cake

    • @maarten9272
      @maarten9272 3 роки тому +1

      @@sarahmeyers1773 I can see yes.

    • @f.b.lagent1113
      @f.b.lagent1113 3 роки тому +18

      bigger(thicker) volume also means bigger men survive more and pass on their genes

    • @curtizjamezjackson111
      @curtizjamezjackson111 3 роки тому +11

      @@f.b.lagent1113 men of colder climates are bigger

  • @opiethrice8746
    @opiethrice8746 3 роки тому +292

    I'm 6'6" and 250 and these dudes make me feel so God damn small. I love how devoted they are to having that raw fucking strength and i hope one day i can have the drive that they do.

    • @dawnjackson6299
      @dawnjackson6299 3 роки тому +24

      If it helps you any I'm 4 foot 11 so you're a giant to me LOL I hope that you would shave your dreams but please for the love of God stay off of steroids

    • @dawnjackson6299
      @dawnjackson6299 3 роки тому +5

      @John I'd be happy with 5 foot 6 because then I wouldn't be overweight LOL I'm not overweight just under tall

    • @dawnjackson6299
      @dawnjackson6299 3 роки тому +2

      @John yep fun sized LOL

    • @Token_Black_Guy
      @Token_Black_Guy 3 роки тому

      Just do it brother

    • @akg1301
      @akg1301 3 роки тому

      How tall are they?

  • @benjaminomeara7498
    @benjaminomeara7498 5 років тому +1711

    Vice: "Do you guys ever wonder about something [a heart attack] like that happening to you?"
    Stefan: "No, its probably also dangerous to cross the street, you could get hit by car"
    Best response ever

    • @FathulKhabiirPrayogaOfficial
      @FathulKhabiirPrayogaOfficial 5 років тому +8

      NDONESIA has giant too........thoug it was a thousand years ago before colonizations dwarfing us

    • @Valentine1dude
      @Valentine1dude 5 років тому +35

      How is that the best respone !? It's literally a logical fallacy called "Appeal to futility".
      the guy trains his body so much, he should consider training his brain a bit...

    • @theycallmetheantichristili356
      @theycallmetheantichristili356 4 роки тому

      Clive Martin is a Tran,s,gen,der ua-cam.com/video/N7Un8TeeJr8/v-deo.html

    • @Woodsaras
      @Woodsaras 2 роки тому +5

      Is it realy the best though? Seems like a dmb mans response

    • @maxellers3471
      @maxellers3471 2 роки тому +2

      that’s probably the dumbest response

  • @cryptidcutie164
    @cryptidcutie164 6 років тому +1297

    I love their accents. It's like a mixture of Irish and Russian

    • @laurenjamieson8411
      @laurenjamieson8411 6 років тому +67

      Nicole Reilly i was thinking a mixture of Scottish and Russian

    • @kactusman6194
      @kactusman6194 6 років тому +7

      You like there accents but me being icelandic hate it, its so cringey

    • @56588
      @56588 6 років тому +3

      lol I get it almost every day, people think im russian
      held að þeta sé grófa hljóðið í tungumálinu eða ehv ..

    • @kactusman6194
      @kactusman6194 6 років тому

      @@56588 bara einsvo hinn sagði errið er svo stert hja okkur

    • @nielsnielsen9013
      @nielsnielsen9013 6 років тому +14

      this is a typical nordic accent... sounds pretty similar to swedish and norwegian. Not danish though we sound like shit

  • @sarahgray430
    @sarahgray430 6 років тому +961

    Genetics+diet+having little to do in the winter except work out=an Icelandic body builder. My husband was Finnish, and although he wasn't quite as hulking as these dudes, he was pretty damn strong, because he worked as a stonemason for a good part of his life. People used to ask him what HIS workout regime was, and he'd respond with "I don't work out...I just work!"

    • @the.parks.of.no.return
      @the.parks.of.no.return 6 років тому +32

      Sarah Gray anyone doing physical work during the day , every day , day in day out builds a resilience and strength.

    • @gavinhood1418
      @gavinhood1418 6 років тому

      Odinson Allfather another fatso.

    • @betrousaltaweel
      @betrousaltaweel 6 років тому +7

      Finns aren't a Scandinavian people they are a Baltic people that speak a Baltic language.

    • @alaric_
      @alaric_ 6 років тому +16

      +BB1349 No one even said anything about finns and scandinavia so what are you rambling about?
      And nice try but please read at least wiki page before talking BS. Baltic languages are totally different from finno-ugric language group that finnish language is part of.
      Another thing: Finland is not categorized as scandinavian country not because of language but because of location and they are located on the *scandinavian peninsula* which makes it strange why they are excluded from the "real" scandinavia.
      Oh, in my experience only people who are really, really, really particular about Finland not being part of scandinavia (and they seem to be actually offended by saying that) are swedish and some trolling finnish. Why it's so sore spot for them, i don't know.
      But anyway, to calm this troll down and prevent aneurysm, we'll just substitute the 'scandinavia' with 'nordic' and you can again continue breathing :)

    • @alaric_
      @alaric_ 6 років тому +1

      Reported Odinson Allfather for harassment. Been awhile when last seen so uncalled attack

  • @peachesb-georgia1125
    @peachesb-georgia1125 2 роки тому +8

    I met a young man from Iceland a few years back and he was the nicest... most gentle person I met while I was there... he took a picture with me... he just walked up to me and started talking...it really warmed my heart...

  • @graceharris2479
    @graceharris2479 4 роки тому +216

    Everyone is talking about how strong these guys are but they’re all so nice too. Despite them being human Hulks, they’re all so nice to the reporter. It’s kind of surprising tbh.

    • @bonibon6669
      @bonibon6669 4 роки тому +14

      Go to a gym most big guys around there are always chill and helpful

    • @redlizerad8268
      @redlizerad8268 3 роки тому +4

      @@bonibon6669 if they aren’t too juiced up then yeah

    • @bonibon6669
      @bonibon6669 3 роки тому

      @@redlizerad8268 ??

    • @OctopusH2O
      @OctopusH2O 3 роки тому +2

      @@bonibon6669 if they dont take steroids

    • @himynameistaylor
      @himynameistaylor 2 роки тому +2

      why is that surprising ?

  • @aJ-od9vv
    @aJ-od9vv 5 років тому +906

    "I am ready" ..... Takes off jacket to reveal Saint Laurent pullover.

  • @omx12
    @omx12 6 років тому +872

    "As strong as Thor is, he still hasn't reached every Icelandic strongman's real goal: That of becoming the World's Strongest Man."
    4 years later..

  • @gloriaviktorija
    @gloriaviktorija 3 роки тому +162

    I have met an Icelandic man once going to a music festival in Portugal.He was so huge, that me and my boss were staring at him the whole time from being so impressed, asking him stupid questions because our brain froze,, his head was as big as two normal human heads, at least, he was so tall, omg, he was sot especially muscular, but the build base of his body was huge, Huuugeeee, if you dont see it live, you cannot imagine at all,,, and you could see he is of a different breed, totally, but such a wonderful, kind and generous man,,, Must be amazing to live in Iceland as a woman and watch all those gorgeous man all day long :D

    • @RoxyReyes
      @RoxyReyes Рік тому +10

      That was a great description you gave I can almost see it.

  • @fsh3702
    @fsh3702 8 років тому +4155

    At least these guys look much more normal or maybe healthier than those freaky bodybuilders.

    • @zombielord102
      @zombielord102 7 років тому +384

      For realz these are like natural bodies... these aren't like creatinine protein unhealthy bods

    • @ambercotrone
      @ambercotrone 7 років тому +149

      David Ryder you had me till the roids lol. But I agree those protein powders aren’t healthy

    • @nickkraw1
      @nickkraw1 7 років тому +119

      Xpenguinkillr12 Lmao creative and protein aren't unhealthy, but more importantly, they won't make you into a bodybuilder. It's a gimmick. You can eat all the creative and protein you want and you won't look any different.

    • @Zerandoful
      @Zerandoful 7 років тому +176

      David Ryder
      Steroids are hormones. Protein are nutritions.
      All of these Icelandic strongmans take just as much steroids as a normal bodybuilder. Without steroids you couldn't compete in any Olympic sports or sports on a similar level.

    • @firefighteristhenamefighti2920
      @firefighteristhenamefighti2920 7 років тому +31

      Cause they're strongmen, not bodybuilders!!

  • @nostringsattatched7725
    @nostringsattatched7725 9 років тому +3097

    why am I watching this at midnight.

  • @brigandboy1425
    @brigandboy1425 5 років тому +1994

    A.... a good vice video...
    Oh, 2014. Well that explains it.

    • @kevbri11
      @kevbri11 5 років тому +29

      damn, is it that bad now? haven't bothered checking the new stuff tbf

    • @aryakrusen6139
      @aryakrusen6139 5 років тому +48

      Throngdorr Mighty libvucks? Damn you’re original 🙄. Must have rubbed your two brain cells together to pull that one out.

    • @Hojahs
      @Hojahs 5 років тому +15

      Vice has always made good videos. Its their articles that are trash

    • @FathulKhabiirPrayogaOfficial
      @FathulKhabiirPrayogaOfficial 5 років тому

      NDONESIA has giant too........thoug it was a thousand years ago before colonizations dwarfing us

    • @crizzl380
      @crizzl380 5 років тому

      @@parfner666 Never feed the troll!

  • @MoDeegroes
    @MoDeegroes 2 роки тому +501

    Imagine living on a coastal village 1300 years ago & seeing 18 ships filled with these dudes chanting..."ooom, ooom" - clanking axes against shields in unison. Just knowing when they reach you - you got these men to deal with.

    • @gqad847
      @gqad847 Рік тому +54

      @@SexuallyRepressedMegalodon Username checks out

    • @Sham0000
      @Sham0000 Рік тому

      I think you better heard them say about steriods !

    • @MoDeegroes
      @MoDeegroes Рік тому +40

      @@SexuallyRepressedMegalodon u think this is all steroids? 🤣🤣🤣
      There's plenty of written records and accounts of plenty of Vikings being well over 6'3. And they worked so hard all day - as farmers and builders - having a great diet too
      There were plenty of massive men that were obviously not on steroids. I think you missed my point. Was just trying to be a little entertaining.

    • @BloodofEli
      @BloodofEli Рік тому +14

      @@MoDeegroes don’t respond to idiots.. it’s a waste of time

    • @cappuccinosnephew1382
      @cappuccinosnephew1382 Рік тому +3

      That's why fire volleys became a thing.

  • @asadrasheed1000
    @asadrasheed1000 4 роки тому +197

    "you gotta figure out a way to make therm go to their limits without killing them " Best motivational quote of my life

  • @flash90052
    @flash90052 9 років тому +545

    Strongmen>Bodybuilders

    • @elviscalzone914
      @elviscalzone914 9 років тому +11

      +Nick London Strongmen=Powerlifters

    • @NGCgalaxy
      @NGCgalaxy 9 років тому +1

      Nick London
      only in size not in who's better ... they're so different

    • @flash90052
      @flash90052 9 років тому +19

      Sniper of the Dark Nah,strongmen don't use steroids.

    • @elviscalzone914
      @elviscalzone914 9 років тому +1

      LOL how did you know ! ! ! ! AHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA

    • @flash90052
      @flash90052 9 років тому +2

      Elvis Calzone Get lost.

  • @user-fd4xu2jc9b
    @user-fd4xu2jc9b 8 років тому +1749

    Lmfaooo the reporter doing the obstacle course in a ysl sweater

  • @milespike4634
    @milespike4634 2 роки тому +357

    These guys are the descendants of legendary vikings, it is quite literally in their dna to be strong both mentally and physically

    • @pjp7316
      @pjp7316 2 роки тому +24

      Yeah bc unlike northern europe, Icelands migration is also probably very low

    • @KaptifLaDistillerie
      @KaptifLaDistillerie 2 роки тому +6

      @@pjp7316 It's both true and not true. They need fresh blood because when you meet a woman, there's a chance that she is one of your cousins or something. However it's hard to get to live in Iceland unless you have good skills for a needed job

    • @pjp7316
      @pjp7316 2 роки тому +5

      @@KaptifLaDistillerie bruh theres still like 400k people. Its not like theres a thousand people to actively check if someone is ur cousin or not

    • @KaptifLaDistillerie
      @KaptifLaDistillerie 2 роки тому +7

      @@pjp7316 bruh they literally made an app for this. Islands nations that only have a few thousands people are usually no more than 200 - 300 years old and have problems. Iceland is 1000 years old, plus it's not a in a hot climate which people usually prefer.
      Also 370k people is your average European city population.
      There is nothing alarming but you still have a higher chance to end up dating a cousin than you would in other European countries which are connected by land and roads

    • @kylerBD
      @kylerBD 2 роки тому +1

      @@KaptifLaDistillerie Well said, also you are right they literally did make an app haha glad they stay ontop of things like that.

  • @adamlambboy8332
    @adamlambboy8332 8 років тому +729

    Those guys look like they give amazing hugs

  • @hansolo3174
    @hansolo3174 5 років тому +1171

    "Insane diets" shows video of Hafthor eating spinach😂.

    • @josephdockemeyer4807
      @josephdockemeyer4807 5 років тому +57

      Ohhhh noooo... Not the healthy green leaf of death!!!! Said the Brit....

    • @drunkensailor112
      @drunkensailor112 4 роки тому +58

      It caused Popeye to have terrible tumors in his lower arms

    • @dimwitsixtytwelve
      @dimwitsixtytwelve 4 роки тому +13

      I know everyone is joking but the game of thrones guy would eat something crazy like 5 roasted chickens in 1 meal. that's a lot for the body to process!

    • @hansolo3174
      @hansolo3174 4 роки тому +4

      @@dimwitsixtytwelve No Hafthor rarely eats chicken mainly red meat and a shit load of carbs but he actually does eat spinach with a lot of his meals

    • @dimwitsixtytwelve
      @dimwitsixtytwelve 4 роки тому +3

      @@hansolo3174 ah ok. I got that story from an interview I watched from an actor on game of groans. the actor said they sat down for dinner and he devoured 5 chickens. maybe a one off?

  • @halmaheraandersen6752
    @halmaheraandersen6752 4 роки тому +120

    I'm from Solomon islands and my great grandfather is from Norway. He's name is Julius Walter Andersen he came to Solomon islands as a trader..his diverse career in the Solomon islands include, copra trader, diesel engine mechanic and master of trading vessels. I'm proud that my ancestor are descendants of vikings

    • @viggohansen5107
      @viggohansen5107 4 роки тому +6

      Sending skandinavin love to you and your cool genetics

    • @visicircle
      @visicircle 3 роки тому +5

      that's nice that he stayed with your family. In America there are a lot of people with the last name "Jorgenson" who never knew their fathers. Those damn viking sailors have a girl at every port.

    • @AimForMyHead81
      @AimForMyHead81 2 роки тому

      Nice

    • @lilyflower5576
      @lilyflower5576 2 роки тому +1

      You must be so buff 😭

    • @cobano
      @cobano 2 роки тому +1

      Damn so you're Melanesian + Scandinavian. That's a cool combo

  • @DelectableDays
    @DelectableDays 8 років тому +932

    These guys are legitimately strong.

    • @mangomoon
      @mangomoon 8 років тому +2

      though not genetically strong

    • @mangomoon
      @mangomoon 8 років тому +7

      ***** no they are on steroids and they drink blood. they need jesus to be strong

    • @jamesholt7611
      @jamesholt7611 7 років тому +77

      mango moon are you fucking kidding?

    • @mangomoon
      @mangomoon 7 років тому +7

      James Thomas no

    • @hypphypp
      @hypphypp 7 років тому +67

      Jesus? Odin help us.

  • @kaykepop4084
    @kaykepop4084 4 роки тому +577

    These men look way more manly than the mister universe's we always see. These guys look handsome, strong and solid, not all oiled up, glistening and on a special diet.

    • @bonibon6669
      @bonibon6669 4 роки тому +86

      It's different sport , they train to build muscle and real power.
      Bodybuilding it's mostly to have cut muscles with veins, lean etc

    • @greenhat7618
      @greenhat7618 3 роки тому +9

      Except for competition prep their diet is not that special. They just don’t eat shitty fast food or pizza like most people, albeit on steroids.

    • @greenhat7618
      @greenhat7618 3 роки тому +2

      @David Saddy i see that you also watched that youtube video lol. That old man is pretty cool.

    • @nicolelangston4170
      @nicolelangston4170 3 роки тому +5

      I agree. These men are pretty damn close to perfect! 😍

    • @sachemofboston3649
      @sachemofboston3649 3 роки тому +43

      Women need to stop destroying men’s confidence and self image like this, being “manly” has nothing to do with being muscly or tall.

  • @Mikeanglo
    @Mikeanglo 8 років тому +1664

    How come these guys seem so genial and polite but every fucking weekend warriors at every American gym I've been to has a chip on his shoulder?

    • @Toothpick91
      @Toothpick91 8 років тому +284

      I think a lot of it comes down to parenting. And the culture is completely different. Iceland is isolated and rugged, people have had to work together to survive.

    • @renardsoro3829
      @renardsoro3829 8 років тому +5

      Tell me about it.

    • @Zgmflegend
      @Zgmflegend 8 років тому +141

      Yanks have hormones, heavy metals and plastics in their food.

    • @Mikeanglo
      @Mikeanglo 8 років тому +15

      Genesis I just ate an apple. No plastic.

    • @honkeykong9563
      @honkeykong9563 8 років тому +46

      Mike Zilla Been working out since 1989 in Gyms from NY to LA. Never encountered anyone with a serious attitude problem. May want to dust off your clavicle there, pal.

  • @mohammedsafdar3343
    @mohammedsafdar3343 4 роки тому +4379

    The journalist looks like he' just dropped out of hogwarts.

  • @kaneslives
    @kaneslives 8 років тому +2045

    In Iceland
    Arabic guy: (Shivers) How....do....u....live...here
    Iceland Giant: Genetics lol
    In the Middle East:
    Iceland Giant: (Sweating) How.....do...u live...here
    Arabic guy: Genetics lol

    • @SpookeyClown
      @SpookeyClown 8 років тому +120

      That's pretty much me. Even in Iceland the sun will make me sweat. I'm in California now and I can't go outside without all my clothes being drenched in sweat in 5 minutes.

    • @ahmedzs1
      @ahmedzs1 8 років тому +98

      Both are Caucasian and can live in desert or cold regions.

    • @kaneslives
      @kaneslives 8 років тому +14

      +SpookeyClown same...I'm a big guy irl and I get sweaty way to quickly but thing is I've seen ppl bigger than me that don't....damn it genetics.

    • @SpookeyClown
      @SpookeyClown 8 років тому +16

      I'm not sure if you've ever seen the show Eureka before, but people are always asked "If you can have one of the inventions, which would you pick?" My answer would be the one Fargo used to not sweat while wearing a suit during a heatwave. That's the dream man. I've gone to job interviews where I have to put my suit on in the bathroom a few minutes before hand to minimize the sweat stains. On the elevator ride to the office I always see these lawyers wearing designer suits and I'm like "How the hell do you wear those all day and still be fresh 'n clean?!"

    • @kaneslives
      @kaneslives 8 років тому +2

      +SpookeyClown Mien God....it sounds amazing....

  • @geekdiggy
    @geekdiggy 3 роки тому +57

    the square meter is probably the most badass nickname i've ever heard of.

  • @WatchThisReview
    @WatchThisReview 10 років тому +74

    Being a journalist for VICE must be an incredible job, getting to go out and do all that stuff.

    • @SodaIceberg
      @SodaIceberg 10 років тому

      If you can actually get paid, yeah

  • @hithereroger
    @hithereroger 10 років тому +37

    These man all seem so calm, collected, and almost enlightened. I can only imagine what it must feel like to be that physically powerful. Fascinating documentary. Could not take my eyes off it.

  • @noitalever585
    @noitalever585 5 років тому +3662

    Who else is here because of the Joe Rogan segment with Andrew Schulz?

    • @BrianOG
      @BrianOG 5 років тому +1

      omg yes

    • @resksmith5862
      @resksmith5862 5 років тому +2

      I am

    • @theophendyj9816
      @theophendyj9816 5 років тому +1

      noitaleveR Me

    • @cbreezy
      @cbreezy 5 років тому +6

      Yes and no. I've already watched this.

    • @tidu7978
      @tidu7978 5 років тому +4

      UA-cam funneled us this way....😁

  • @Mason.Ulick60
    @Mason.Ulick60 3 роки тому +13

    This right here makes me proud of my heritage. My father Ulick Eriksson is a first generation Icelandic immigrant to the United States. We've been to Reykjavik so many times, I love it so much

    • @Boudicaisback
      @Boudicaisback 3 роки тому

      @Kore VFX wow..... just be quiet.

    • @Boudicaisback
      @Boudicaisback 3 роки тому +1

      @Kore VFX look at the mans name... clearly he has Scandinavian roots... you know nothing about this man CLEARLY he is mixed

    • @Mason.Ulick60
      @Mason.Ulick60 3 роки тому

      @Kore VFX I'd say I'm pretty strong but that's just because I played football and had a strong grind in the weight room. But yes my father's name is Ulick Eriksson. He moved here from Iceland as I previously stated and my mom is black. So your comment proved nothing but ignorance.

    • @Mason.Ulick60
      @Mason.Ulick60 3 роки тому

      @Kore VFX yeah, what's your point. It's got nothing to do with my race or heritage. I'm saying I took lifting serious in high school so yes I'd say I'm pretty strong..

    • @Mason.Ulick60
      @Mason.Ulick60 3 роки тому

      @Kore VFX okay instead of playing riddle... why don't you get to the point you're trying to make, clearly you have lost me there buckwheat.

  • @farazbhat9832
    @farazbhat9832 5 років тому +568

    Arab scholars: "The Vikings are physical specimens".
    Well, they weren't wrong.

    • @BakaryD
      @BakaryD 5 років тому +23

      steroids don't make you that tall idiot @Jimmy Robberts

    • @heyllo1337
      @heyllo1337 5 років тому +37

      @Jimmy Robberts congrats on not knowing anything about genetics, physical training, or roids.

    • @Theworkerman7
      @Theworkerman7 5 років тому +49

      Jimmy Robberts all of them are like that dude. Vikings looked the exact same. There were no steroids in the medieval times dude. They have superior genetics all of the other humans
      Dumbass.

    • @farazbhat9832
      @farazbhat9832 5 років тому +7

      @Jimmy Robberts based vikings synthesizing steroids in the middle-ages.

    • @sanskarpandey6213
      @sanskarpandey6213 5 років тому +6

      General statement:Roids don't make you buff OR strong. Training does. If you are on Roids,you just progress a bit more. There is no magic pill,and Roids are far from it.

  • @alexander.7805
    @alexander.7805 6 років тому +578

    Skyrim belongs to the Nords!!!

    • @taurinetrashmann259
      @taurinetrashmann259 6 років тому +13

      Alexander Garda but everything inside it belongs to the Khajiit

    • @swerks197
      @swerks197 6 років тому

      but the argonians were forced to live there

    • @bruno6170
      @bruno6170 6 років тому +1

      @@swerks197 no??

    • @swerks197
      @swerks197 6 років тому

      brunothedog 61 ye

    • @bruno6170
      @bruno6170 6 років тому +1

      @@swerks197 when were they forced and why?

  • @mindsstalker
    @mindsstalker 6 років тому +389

    "Yves Saint Laurent", excellent choice of a sweater to go and interview the toughest guys on earth

    • @therealg4197
      @therealg4197 6 років тому +5

      they really aren't tough buddy. There are big guys like that in every country .

    • @danielm_fotos
      @danielm_fotos 6 років тому +14

      @@therealg4197 ya because moving 800 pounds of bare metal without pads and hardcore workouts isn't tough. LOL

    • @danielm_fotos
      @danielm_fotos 6 років тому

      @@therealg4197 ya because body building isn't tough LOL

    • @tanmang42
      @tanmang42 5 років тому +3

      +the realG Jesus, could you be any more obnoxious?

    • @therealg4197
      @therealg4197 5 років тому

      STFU. @@tanmang42

  • @sutton_trout
    @sutton_trout 8 місяців тому +3

    I watched this video when I was 13 about 9 years ago. This video inspired me to become a strongman myself. All these years later, still working hard and pushing for my goals I find myself coming back to watch this video for nostalgia. The video that started my obsession with strength. Thank you for this amazing video, you could say in a way it changed my life

    • @zakarianafiee
      @zakarianafiee 8 місяців тому

      as a strongman how do you guys manage to gain that much weight so fast

    • @sutton_trout
      @sutton_trout 8 місяців тому

      @@zakarianafiee it does have to do with genetics, but really you just have to eat big and lift big lol simple yet hard

    • @dannywielink5200
      @dannywielink5200 2 місяці тому +1

      Same here, keep pushing 💪

  • @marctotoro2973
    @marctotoro2973 8 років тому +473

    Now we know where the Lannisters get their champions from

    • @dubbeats5093
      @dubbeats5093 8 років тому +1

      totoro was awesome but the eng dub was cringe

    • @jeremywhitfield4556
      @jeremywhitfield4556 7 років тому +3

      Did the mountain rape the "nun", how did he torture her? They never showed

    • @achsanfadil3819
      @achsanfadil3819 7 років тому +3

      If my mother let me fight i would be the mountain of the north .. btw this is me comment before i turn to hodor :'(

    • @EpicThe112
      @EpicThe112 7 років тому

      Correct and also the Nordic countries are actually split between Lannisters Denmark and Iceland & Targaryens Norway Tormund

    • @k.c.lejeune6613
      @k.c.lejeune6613 7 років тому

      Marc Totoro Who are the Lannisters?

  • @v380riMz
    @v380riMz 9 років тому +3094

    Looks like skyrim

    • @donutbeanal
      @donutbeanal 9 років тому +11

      TM yeah the accents for sure.

    • @TheGameFans15
      @TheGameFans15 9 років тому +171

      TM Remember skyrim belongs to the nords

    • @EminemLovesGrapes
      @EminemLovesGrapes 9 років тому +27

      Poop_Blower damn elves -some guy

    • @InfectedoOG
      @InfectedoOG 9 років тому +54

      Nothing says Nords more than people from Iceland

    • @VanTemplar
      @VanTemplar 9 років тому +24

      TM Abolutely! And Hafthor Bjornson is Tiber Septim reborn.

  • @uwcb1
    @uwcb1 8 років тому +581

    Anyone else impressed that they all speak fluent English?

    • @Dingdong2730
      @Dingdong2730 7 років тому +157

      You'll find most Scandinavians are really good at English. We are 5 countries(including Finland), and we speak 5 different languages, but we're less than 20 million people. Although Danes, Norwegians and Swedes can somewhat understand each other, it makes better sense to speak english most of the time anyway.
      Pair that with the fact our countries are so small, so we have to do a lot of our trades internationally, and most good programs on TV are english.
      We've also begun teaching kids english in school from when they're 6-7 years old, and it's seen as a big virtue/important skill to be as fluent in english as possible.

    • @ApeWatchingTV
      @ApeWatchingTV 7 років тому +93

      It's not at all impressive. The US and UK are some of the only developed countries where being bilingual is special. Most people nowadays aren't monolingual. Americans and brits are so lazy because their language is spoken by so many that they don't bother learning a new language.

    • @mahendrakrisnamurti9599
      @mahendrakrisnamurti9599 7 років тому

      Dan H not like hispanics and portuguese

    • @kawa_bata
      @kawa_bata 7 років тому +1

      Finland is not Scandinavia. Duh.

    • @jasperblake1413
      @jasperblake1413 7 років тому +6

      Huma Noia, neither is iceland

  • @6PathSage
    @6PathSage 3 роки тому +41

    I respect the participation of the interviewer. He's a good sport

  • @mainakbhattacharya1906
    @mainakbhattacharya1906 4 роки тому +469

    "I don't know what kind of swimming was that. Not breaststroke, not butterfly, it was a doggie style."
    Had me in splits 🤣🤣

    • @juicemane7295
      @juicemane7295 3 роки тому +7

      🤣🤣🤣No filter he was talkn bad

  • @MadMarchCat
    @MadMarchCat 5 років тому +46

    I love how they reference the old Viking sagas as one of the reasons they want to be strongmen. These guy are like the heroes from those legends come to life.

  • @senor1928
    @senor1928 6 років тому +524

    My dad is is basically pure Viking, he barely works out yet still have muscles where muscles shouldn’t be. He can lift a 90kg iron piece with one arm as well. Sorry if it sounds like I’m bragging about my dad.

    • @nedyzhe
      @nedyzhe 6 років тому +223

      It is absolutely normal. It would be bad if you spoke shit about your dad especially in public. Being proud of your dad is not something to conceale.

    • @senor1928
      @senor1928 6 років тому +24

      nedyzhe Fair enough.

    • @sarahgray430
      @sarahgray430 6 років тому +58

      To quote my late (Finnish) husband "I don't work out...I just work!"

    • @clrkth
      @clrkth 6 років тому +2

      Dude thats so cool

    • @tintswalo2931
      @tintswalo2931 6 років тому +6

      Did you inherit your dad's genes? He sounds awesome by the way.

  • @trash_chan
    @trash_chan 3 роки тому +47

    "So... If I buy this couch, will you carry me to Valhalla?"

  • @CultofThings
    @CultofThings 5 років тому +669

    A superhero working in a supermarket. That's modernism.

    • @Thaulin
      @Thaulin 5 років тому +81

      Yeah a 500 years ago that guy would be a warrior feared by many. Now he's the dude you ask where there the milk is at.

    • @thesauceman8457
      @thesauceman8457 5 років тому +11

      Thorfinn 😂 lol

    • @CultofThings
      @CultofThings 5 років тому +9

      @Stefano Ronchi They're some of the strongest people in the World. guidetoiceland.is/history-culture/iceland-strongest-men-in-the-world
      It's not always about looks. Consider who the fastest people in the World are. They look like shit too. www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2013/11/01/241895965/how-one-kenyan-tribe-produces-the-worlds-best-runners
      However these people have Biological differences that make them stronger or faster.

    • @torrajs7160
      @torrajs7160 5 років тому +2

      @@CultofThings Do you realize that all of these dudes are heavy steroid users?

    • @junkyarddog9129
      @junkyarddog9129 5 років тому +8

      @@torrajs7160 steriods isn't gonna make you a 6'8 400 pound monster my man.

  • @gabrielpena3251
    @gabrielpena3251 5 років тому +555

    Maybe that’s why Nordic people believed in the Jötnar .. (giants) because some of their people were giants and maybe were seen as a different people or caste .. 🤔🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @rachellopez6626
    @rachellopez6626 7 років тому +165

    I can't believe he was wearing a YSL sweater. Oh my god

    • @Messi0405
      @Messi0405 6 років тому +2

      Rachel Copacetic I was thinking the same

    • @rachellopez6626
      @rachellopez6626 6 років тому +32

      John Zapotek actually, i think the host was materialistic. I have no clue how i came off as materialistic. Thanks

    • @masterclassbeatassclapyour7698
      @masterclassbeatassclapyour7698 6 років тому +3

      Iceland is not real

    • @rozzzi.h
      @rozzzi.h 6 років тому +13

      "just a sweater" 1000 dollars lmao

    • @TheSidMachinery
      @TheSidMachinery 6 років тому

      I like "just a sweater" more

  • @jasonthomas6684
    @jasonthomas6684 Рік тому +5

    Their Icelandic accents are just the best in the world…it’s so cool to listen to…love it.

  • @Fumfig
    @Fumfig 10 років тому +91

    I swear Iceland has a really high Talent Density. Seriously, there's 300,000 people there but countless cool and interesting people there.

    • @mtothem1337
      @mtothem1337 10 років тому +22

      I guess when there isn't alot of things to do and people get bored easily they will find a hobby or sport instead, and as we all know practise makes perfect.

    • @buckeyesfan2100
      @buckeyesfan2100 10 років тому +13

      Bum ass hipster

    • @benpict
      @benpict 10 років тому +20

      In Iceland around 1 in every 10 people publishes a book in their lifetime.

    • @buckeyesfan2100
      @buckeyesfan2100 10 років тому

      Benpict is tht a good thing or bad

    • @DTNegros
      @DTNegros 10 років тому +3

      Talent for irrelevant things tho

  • @assa6699
    @assa6699 7 років тому +687

    Im shoock that Icelandic spoke english better than native speaker

    • @MaxxBowman8
      @MaxxBowman8 6 років тому +8

      Iceland is is right above Canada💀

    • @MaxxBowman8
      @MaxxBowman8 6 років тому +6

      It's in between Scandinavia and canada

    • @MaxxBowman8
      @MaxxBowman8 6 років тому

      Dis Boi I'm mf 15 Idk my shit😤😤

    • @boberttorres4689
      @boberttorres4689 6 років тому +1

      Lmao I’m 15 too

    • @frankiesnyder9315
      @frankiesnyder9315 6 років тому +35

      illuminati Iceland is east of greenland, what the fuck are you on about

  • @nocturnal9765
    @nocturnal9765 8 років тому +175

    they all sound like theyre from skyrim

  • @alizpinto1491
    @alizpinto1491 3 роки тому +69

    I'm amazed at how they all speak English perfectly 😍. What an amazing education system! These guys have at least two languages after leaving high school!

    • @villelofving3668
      @villelofving3668 3 роки тому +3

      It’s the same for every Scandinavian country!

    • @hungrylion7742
      @hungrylion7742 3 роки тому +2

      So they because they know how to speak English they have an amazing education system?!

    • @alizpinto1491
      @alizpinto1491 3 роки тому +7

      @@hungrylion7742 well, not every in every country you can say that a vast majority of the population speaks at least two languages.

    • @monicafrancNiki
      @monicafrancNiki 3 роки тому

      @@alizpinto1491 it's so common, here we speak at least 3 and some 4

    • @Boudicaisback
      @Boudicaisback 3 роки тому +11

      @@hungrylion7742 yeah as an American I can only speak English our foreign language classes are a complete joke

  • @siddharthakumarsingh2256
    @siddharthakumarsingh2256 6 років тому +87

    Greatness of a culture lies in the preservation of the practices by the inhabitants of the land, rest all is buried in history. Absolutely true and defined by you. Respect form India to the strongest, humble and down to earth people, a rare combination found on earth.

    • @kristijanmadhukar516
      @kristijanmadhukar516 5 років тому +9

      “We are a rare culture”
      -every culture on earth

    • @NOU-iw3gb
      @NOU-iw3gb 5 років тому +2

      @B@SSK1NG
      Even in the north no one is as strong as islanders.

  • @laurazander7353
    @laurazander7353 4 роки тому +268

    I just love Scandinavians.. they’re so nice and just support him as he competes against that boy in that parcour.. many other people would have laughed at him because he was so slow

    • @jessicaandersson4313
      @jessicaandersson4313 4 роки тому +48

      Just a fyi, only Norway, Sweden, Denmark are called Scandinavia. Add Iceland, Finland, Greenland, Faroe islands, Svalbard and Åland to Scandinavia and you have a region called the Nordics.

    • @laurazander7353
      @laurazander7353 4 роки тому +7

      @@jessicaandersson4313 oh! Thanks for clarification! :-)

    • @Paul-fl7fs
      @Paul-fl7fs 3 роки тому +4

      @@jessicaandersson4313 well technically icelandic people are norwegian so u could kinda call them half Scandinavian

    • @doom1894
      @doom1894 3 роки тому +4

      @@Paul-fl7fs no their Icelandic so no you can’t technically call them Scandinavian, you idiot

    • @bicepbrah8179
      @bicepbrah8179 3 роки тому +2

      @@jessicaandersson4313 Iceland, faroe islands, svalbard and Åland are Scandinavian. Because all of them are inhabited by Germanic norsemen.

  • @fabersoul_beats
    @fabersoul_beats 10 років тому +1603

    he looks like the mountain in game of thrones

    • @Getpackzz
      @Getpackzz 10 років тому +546

      Because he is.

    • @Mc_nice
      @Mc_nice 10 років тому +42

      ***** OH NO YOU DIDN'T

    • @imanuelwallace5074
      @imanuelwallace5074 10 років тому +9

      does anyone else see what the name of that person is? lol

    • @ivandarri1944
      @ivandarri1944 10 років тому +6

      Hafthor Juliuson

    • @ivandarri1944
      @ivandarri1944 10 років тому +4

      you're right, haha i was mistaken

  • @brandenbizelli6332
    @brandenbizelli6332 3 роки тому +10

    Being a first Generation American from Norway I’ll have to give it to our Icelandic Brothers. Amazing and Strong history where our ancestors spirit live on. Praise the Nest of Giants.

  • @hellfish165
    @hellfish165 10 років тому +74

    "There's a viking in you somewhere" Ah I love these people!

  • @TheJXP5
    @TheJXP5 8 років тому +1841

    True Nords of Skyrim lol

    • @bobot4155
      @bobot4155 8 років тому +27

      Hakoop Ezikyan very nice then

    • @markdixon1936
      @markdixon1936 8 років тому +23

      +Hakoop Ezikyan They were all eaten by bodybuilders.

    • @kkman101234434557664
      @kkman101234434557664 8 років тому

      Add me on kik

    • @rohitb2607
      @rohitb2607 8 років тому +28

      +TheJXP5 Whenever I see a comment referencing Skyrim, I like instantly.

    • @TheJXP5
      @TheJXP5 8 років тому +6

      +lardo guy we share the same compulsion 😂 lol

  • @SavageThrifter
    @SavageThrifter 5 років тому +744

    I didn't know Icelandic people sound kinda Scottish

    • @HosCreates
      @HosCreates 5 років тому +171

      fun fact -their ancestors raided and settled in Northern Scotland that's probably why.

    • @Jonny_spl
      @Jonny_spl 4 роки тому +119

      The Scottish dialect of English has many similarities to Old Norse (Viking language from Iceland) too!

    • @haukurthorsmarason5267
      @haukurthorsmarason5267 4 роки тому +39

      @Brosef Stylin1878 I don't know, as an Icelander, I find Scots pretty intense in some ways.

    • @bennogb5069
      @bennogb5069 4 роки тому +6

      @@haukurthorsmarason5267 They are soyboys compared to north-west germans and dutch.

    • @meganaxelia
      @meganaxelia 4 роки тому +16

      We close related to Faroese, which close related to Scottish. Maybe that’s the link?

  • @LouieC
    @LouieC 2 роки тому +6

    Watching him crawl in the snow in that Yves Saint Laurent sweater was a sight to behold

  • @end8316
    @end8316 5 років тому +484

    All the women in the comments are in love with these vikings haha

    • @barbzchunli735
      @barbzchunli735 5 років тому +56

      i want them to choke me

    • @end8316
      @end8316 5 років тому +1

      @Jimmy Robberts skinny? They are huge!

    • @barbzchunli735
      @barbzchunli735 5 років тому +56

      @Jimmy Robberts is someone mad because their peepee is small?? Calling women who find these men attractive "uneducated" makes u sound bitter.

    • @mesopotaniales
      @mesopotaniales 5 років тому +26

      Who wouldn't?? They're so hot and manly

    • @adb8003
      @adb8003 5 років тому +21

      I want to bear their children

  • @jasonhuang8068
    @jasonhuang8068 6 років тому +435

    i sometimes wonder if the giants in greek mythology were based on icelandic men

    • @cjcline6336
      @cjcline6336 6 років тому +47

      Iceland wasn't settled until after ancient Greece

    • @russellwestgeorge7507
      @russellwestgeorge7507 5 років тому +14

      Čelavi Krkan this man actually believes that there were actually Greek heroes

    • @miloskocic1759
      @miloskocic1759 5 років тому +3

      @Abu Al Bari Jabber well we were atleast 350 years under muslim rule and they could not convert us to that shit

    • @brevoxyl1
      @brevoxyl1 5 років тому +2

      I'm Greek and yes these people actually existed. It's not just stories. Sure there is a mythological part of it like every story that is based in reality but it's only to elevate the power of these men @@russellwestgeorge7507

    • @mattbowden5168
      @mattbowden5168 5 років тому +8

      Back then the average Southern European was in the low 5 foot range to 6 foot plus tall men in the north would have literally been giants to them

  • @RossKempOnYourMum01
    @RossKempOnYourMum01 10 років тому +248

    So much hate for Iceland in the comments. Sad.

    • @RossKempOnYourMum01
      @RossKempOnYourMum01 10 років тому +9

      True also. Maybe the hatred I saw was from non Europeans in response to the hatred directed towards them...

    • @knnthwarren
      @knnthwarren 10 років тому

      I think I wpjmj

    • @D9Wx
      @D9Wx 10 років тому +4

      ***** your wrong, you probably didnt see it cuz you are one of them. And why the fuck do you care? you are white YGOR.
      And white ppl can be proud of their race as much as they want. The only one butthurt here seems to be you though lol.. why u care? Hah!

    • @rocknrollpartymusic4315
      @rocknrollpartymusic4315 10 років тому +1

      Dannynorw I doubt that sissy bitch is white. He's probably an ethnic turd.

    • @khaoulajasmine99
      @khaoulajasmine99 9 років тому +4

      Is that true? Lol because the only thing I see here is bunch of them saying racist shit.

  • @thacoolbean
    @thacoolbean 3 роки тому +49

    This dude the type to actually try and find out how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop

    • @LTGGOL
      @LTGGOL 3 роки тому

      Brov 😂

  • @zaromonia
    @zaromonia 8 років тому +384

    this is like skyrim, they even talk like in skyrim

    • @DarthMilotic
      @DarthMilotic 8 років тому +34

      +zaromonia That's probably because the accents in Skyrim are based on northern accents. SInce the farther north you get, the more badass the people are.

    • @trueleggott8569
      @trueleggott8569 8 років тому +1

      +Kevin Larsen like in russia and Iceland, we can't really include some other nords or Slavic people

    • @iqtuz
      @iqtuz 8 років тому +3

      +True Leggott Icelandic people are basically just Norwegians anyway though.

    • @haukurthorsmarason5267
      @haukurthorsmarason5267 8 років тому +8

      Not really though. We Icelanders have a lot of Gaelic blood in us as well.

    • @1337inzock
      @1337inzock 8 років тому +2

      Icelanders got the strongman gene from Norwegian vikings

  • @BaldurNBA
    @BaldurNBA 10 років тому +399

    Great documentary, cool to see Vice recognize our history of strongmen.
    Only thing I'm a little dissapointed about is that they didn't include Annie Mist Thorisdottir, she's a 2 time world champion in Crossfit (2011, 2012. Did not compete in 2013 because of injury). But that's minor.

    • @Moto420Xracer
      @Moto420Xracer 10 років тому +8

      Reminds me of vikings.. Take your head off with one slap..

    • @leonsanchez6489
      @leonsanchez6489 10 років тому +46

      crossfit it's got nothong to do with strongmen.

    • @BaldurNBA
      @BaldurNBA 10 років тому +6

      Leon Sanchez True. I never said it did though. But has the childrens obstacle course something to do with Strongmen? NO

    • @pex3
      @pex3 10 років тому +1

      lol i'm a subscriber baldur

    • @BaldurNBA
      @BaldurNBA 10 років тому

      colenbrak cool, thanks for being one

  • @joeski9298
    @joeski9298 8 років тому +202

    These people seem like giant teddy bears

    • @__-wm9lu
      @__-wm9lu 7 років тому

      Joe Ski Thor is an asshole

    • @Capm0rg3n
      @Capm0rg3n 7 років тому +1

      Joe Ski they are there very nice actually

    • @dr.stevebrule4029
      @dr.stevebrule4029 7 років тому +2

      Joe Ski
      Teddy bears that could probably rip a regular human in half.

  • @mintyskullz
    @mintyskullz 2 роки тому +4

    These guys are definitely a blast to be with 🥺💕 very sweet, humble, and know that they want their guys to be the best without them getting hurt

  • @Lolwg98
    @Lolwg98 7 років тому +710

    Sleeping during tattoo... real viking

    • @Hipp1062
      @Hipp1062 7 років тому +16

      I took a nap during my first tatt. ( a calf sleeve ) Only really hurt when the guy was at my ankle and under my knee really.

    • @machinegunfunkoo7dirtyjers532
      @machinegunfunkoo7dirtyjers532 6 років тому

      Hippy gnarly

    • @rampage3337
      @rampage3337 6 років тому +2

      whenever i get my back tattoed i like to close my eyes and i allmost fall asleep. for me its kind of calming the buzzing and stinging in my back

    • @huntersihelp
      @huntersihelp 6 років тому

      same here mate. I slept through all of it except the 5th hour behind my knee.

    • @americanreaper3760
      @americanreaper3760 6 років тому +1

      markus lervik LOL! I also fell asleep during my tattoo, but I'm pretty sure it had something to do with the half a bottle of Black Velvet we had been drinking. Black Velvet = cheap whiskey. Oh the good ole days, when hangovers weren't that bad, and I had a rock gut!

  • @FnlLgnd1
    @FnlLgnd1 9 років тому +409

    Bunch of Banes walking around

    • @richthofenfriedrich6345
      @richthofenfriedrich6345 9 років тому +3

      Jealous?

    • @FnlLgnd1
      @FnlLgnd1 9 років тому +16

      +Richthofen Friedrich How can I be jealous?

    • @lingnostico6600
      @lingnostico6600 9 років тому +46

      +Richthofen Friedrich that was a compliment dumbass

    • @RacinZilla003
      @RacinZilla003 9 років тому +14

      Bane has merely adopted his strength, these men were born in it, molded by it!! They've never seen scrawny outsiders until they were already giants!!

    • @topladnigel6079
      @topladnigel6079 9 років тому +8

      +The Last Wolf They're big guys...

  • @jimbeaux89
    @jimbeaux89 4 роки тому +21

    People from Iceland all look like the most friendliest people ever! just real, jolly people. I wish I had some Icelandic friends

  • @BlackSnow2389
    @BlackSnow2389 3 роки тому +13

    All I'm thinking is these guys must give the best hugs because I'm a very touchy-feely person and the pandemic has prevented me from hugging people.

    • @thomaskayang2994
      @thomaskayang2994 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah hug so strong that would crush you to dust

  • @Mertek71S
    @Mertek71S 7 років тому +92

    The strongest and the most peaceful!? Goddammit TAKE ME NORDS!

    • @levsagan9902
      @levsagan9902 6 років тому +1

      i'll gladly take all of your meatballs

  • @parissmith4353
    @parissmith4353 7 років тому +1167

    He can invade my village anytime

    • @bonibon6669
      @bonibon6669 7 років тому +246

      Bronwyn Smith thirsty
      af

    • @mitchellgardner2193
      @mitchellgardner2193 6 років тому +226

      Norwegian pick-up line - Can i plunder your village baby? lol

    • @parissmith4353
      @parissmith4353 6 років тому +358

      Krazy Guy Jealous? Because girls don’t pay you any attention? 😂 piss off

    • @parissmith4353
      @parissmith4353 6 років тому +198

      Krazy Guy you couldn’t distinguish and insult from a compliment, you melt.

    • @parissmith4353
      @parissmith4353 6 років тому +235

      Krazy Guy you’re just pissed that I’m more of a man than you, Cretin.

  • @danamedina8775
    @danamedina8775 6 років тому +569

    Whenever I tell my friends I "want a thicc boy" THIS is what I mean

    • @baboowam23
      @baboowam23 6 років тому +59

      Dana Medina someone is thirsty

    • @navarrolevel7
      @navarrolevel7 5 років тому +8

      Dana Medina horrible taste in men, but whatever

    • @misterdinner3648
      @misterdinner3648 5 років тому +17

      Good luck, guys like that are definitely a minority, and men like my dad who continue to build muscle into his late 50s are even rarer.

    • @kingpingfhdf1117
      @kingpingfhdf1117 5 років тому +7

      you might want to date them but you'll still be getting plowed by 14 inch jamal on the side

    • @Kevin-vz3uv
      @Kevin-vz3uv 5 років тому +4

      I thicc boys don't want you

  • @blegh9585
    @blegh9585 3 роки тому +21

    Iceland has won the strongest man 9 times while Finland has won it 3 times and Sweden and Norway have won it 1 and Denmark has won it 0 times

  • @smurfette1985
    @smurfette1985 7 років тому +613

    They're like big teddy bears. They seem super sweet!!!!

    • @AimForMyHead81
      @AimForMyHead81 7 років тому +51

      Lol they really are the nicest people I've met

    • @datboi7624
      @datboi7624 6 років тому +31

      Til they break yur spine from hugging you lmao

    • @sarahgray430
      @sarahgray430 6 років тому +2

      If you watch Vikings, there's a character named Ubbe. They don't use his nickname "of the wide embrace" on the show, but the real Ubbe was probably built like these guys.

    • @booklover2404
      @booklover2404 6 років тому +1

      Yes they do maybe I should vacay in iceland (LOL)

    • @eqystad
      @eqystad 6 років тому +3

      It's one of those places you'll never forget visiting, breathtaking scenery.

  • @XxMetalGorxX
    @XxMetalGorxX 9 років тому +104

    love iceland, great country filled with great people

    • @XxMetalGorxX
      @XxMetalGorxX 9 років тому +1

      ***** Yes I know right?!

    • @toniownez
      @toniownez 9 років тому +5

      +╬Reichsritter╬ Sweden, I fucking hate my country. Filled with feminists who will do anything to ruin this once great nation.

    • @toniownez
      @toniownez 9 років тому +1

      Sattack210 They're spewing their shit on us men. And when you argue back you're either a sexist or racist.
      Men aren't doing anything (obviously some do) and are just taking their shit.
      You're not allowed to criticize anything they do, it's just sick. The worst thing is that they have no facts whatsoever. Our extremist "feminist" marxistisk communist party (Feministiskt iniativ) got 3 percent of the votes.
      DON'T LET YOUR COUNTRY BECOME LIKE MINE.

    • @toniownez
      @toniownez 9 років тому +1

      Sattack210 I know it's bad worldwide.
      Whatever you do DON'T vote left. If you vote left you are supporting these marxist feminist communists.
      We're 10 times worse than any other country. Sweden is the result if tumblr was a country.
      I see these hairy feminists with nose piercing every single day.
      It's a fucking joke. I don't think the US is nearly as bad as it is here, you should be thankful for not living here.

    • @oliskranz
      @oliskranz 9 років тому

      +╬Reichsritter╬ Sweden is declining heavily.

  • @LizzieBennet86
    @LizzieBennet86 8 років тому +44

    I've never felt attracted to this kind of men, but seeing them outside the gym, talking candidly about their everyday's life and struggles I've realized that their roughness and toughness is only external. I beat they are very loving men with their families and women.

    • @LizzieBennet86
      @LizzieBennet86 8 років тому

      bet*

    • @brandonleon5183
      @brandonleon5183 8 років тому

      +crotchrocket00 I'm Mexican I want to go there and trained

    • @bobdoe5935
      @bobdoe5935 8 років тому +6

      +AnelyMG big strongmen like them are usually fairly kind and a genuine, because most of them where the fat kid growing up and where made fun of.

    • @uzernam303
      @uzernam303 8 років тому +2

      +Bob Doe I would also wager they have fewer insecurities to deal with. They don't have to act strong because they know that they are.

    • @Larry_Suave
      @Larry_Suave 8 років тому

      +AnelyMG They're just normal people doing what they love. Nothing rough or tough about them they just love lifting and being huge.

  • @badnewsbenjitv7573
    @badnewsbenjitv7573 2 роки тому +1

    as a 30yr old man who watched his father try to be like Magnus this whole experience would have been my greatest, behind being a father. one can only hope.

  • @leighversteege7636
    @leighversteege7636 9 років тому +51

    Be still my beating heart! All that handsome strength and power walking around Iceland sounds like Paradise to me. lol

    • @MultiGreat1
      @MultiGreat1 9 років тому +4

      Leigh Versteege You do realize that a little 9 year old boy can take an small gun and kill all these big strong men?

    • @leighversteege7636
      @leighversteege7636 9 років тому +2

      That nine year old would be stopped in his tracks. Only lazy-a** cowards would use try to use a gun against these pillars of strength!

    • @pascalschackmann3936
      @pascalschackmann3936 9 років тому +28

      MultiGreat1 nice way to show that americans have the mentality of 9 year olds.

    • @MultiGreat1
      @MultiGreat1 9 років тому +1

      Pascal Schackmann Perhaps, only I'm not American. I was just giving this delusional woman a reality check.

    • @leighversteege7636
      @leighversteege7636 9 років тому +5

      Reality is that dumb-a**es like you think a gun is a solution for everything. Always having to take the cowardly, easy way out. Typical!

  • @thomasreynolds771
    @thomasreynolds771 9 років тому +244

    I hope Iceland stays pure.
    Take what you want from that statement.

    • @OtherM112594
      @OtherM112594 9 років тому +102

      Purity is overrated. Like if I strapped you down and injected you with about 300mgs of 100% pure fentanyl, you'd probably die. Same thing with humans. "Pure" humans and animals tend to contract more degenerative diseases and are generally weaker than those with a more diverse genetic background. If "purity" ever comes to an end, not that it ever was a thing in the first place, it would always be for the best. Cheers! :)

    • @thomasreynolds771
      @thomasreynolds771 9 років тому +19

      OtherM112594 No one cares :)

    • @OtherM112594
      @OtherM112594 9 років тому +87

      Tom Reyno Clearly you do...

    • @thomasreynolds771
      @thomasreynolds771 9 років тому +8

      OtherM112594 What cos I replied? Lol, you'll have to do better than that.

    • @OtherM112594
      @OtherM112594 9 років тому +102

      Tom Reyno No because you're the one brought up the notion of "purity" in the first place. I simply refuted you and now your response is "no one cares" like that of a petulant twelve year old who lost an argument. If you didn't care you wouldn't have said the same shit as every other white supremacist special ed kid in this cesspool of a comment section.

  • @debrawehrly9031
    @debrawehrly9031 6 років тому +23

    I love how these very strong men are also so down to earth. A nice guy. I sure would like to meet someone like him

  • @vasiastergiou7582
    @vasiastergiou7582 4 роки тому +4

    I find this kind of journalism so interesting. This will be my first year studying journalism hope I'll be able to do something similar in the future.

  • @robertcecil6880
    @robertcecil6880 5 років тому +88

    Just recently back from visiting Iceland, such an amazingly beautiful country, and having traveled much of the world I feel that I can sincerely
    Say there just isn’t any other place like it! Similarly, we (my wife and I) just fell in love with the warm, friendly, Icelanders. Great folks very open and friendly.
    We both so hope to again visit this great place one day👍🏻❗️

    • @HosCreates
      @HosCreates 2 роки тому +2

      sounds like a good place to visit!

    • @chloeknight1245
      @chloeknight1245 2 роки тому

      I know right over there in that area is sooooo much better then America like everything there government there people everything !!!😩😩

  • @aymeezus
    @aymeezus 8 років тому +245

    the viking spirit is beautiful

    • @Silenced_by_nazi_youtube
      @Silenced_by_nazi_youtube 8 років тому +8

      aymeezus lol of course the asian girl loves the white man....come to me baby

    • @Silenced_by_nazi_youtube
      @Silenced_by_nazi_youtube 8 років тому

      Jude The Neko Gamer ill use my fist

    • @protoeuropeanhistorian7369
      @protoeuropeanhistorian7369 7 років тому +12

      aymeezus wtf is this comment thread

    • @aymeezus
      @aymeezus 7 років тому +38

      What the.....
      Can't I appreciate a culture without comments like these? haha......

    • @aymeezus
      @aymeezus 7 років тому +40

      There's no such thing as "white" culture. There is Italian culture, German culture, Icelandic culture, as well as Mexican culture, American culture, and Chinese culture. Educate yourself, please.

  • @collinpeterson8147
    @collinpeterson8147 7 років тому +137

    17:29
    "Ulfric Stormcloak. Some here in Helgen call you a hero. But a hero doesn't use a power like the Voice to murder his king and usurp his throne."

    • @mr.nobody7065
      @mr.nobody7065 7 років тому +2

      Collin Peterson aye

    • @jayrios2223
      @jayrios2223 6 років тому +2

      Collin Peterson omg I love this comment

    • @keeselash165
      @keeselash165 6 років тому +1

      Collin Peterson hahaha and then Alduin🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @daniilamontov937
      @daniilamontov937 6 років тому

      Hail to Ulfric Stormcloak!

    • @MojaveMoron
      @MojaveMoron 6 років тому +2

      I came to this video for skyrim jokes... I'm now happy