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Title: A Finnish victory hat that would be the envy of Iceland!
Post by: GmanJoe on December 29, 2003, 07:00:48 AM
He so horny! ;) 2003 WRC Champion Petter Solberg :
Title: A Finnish victory hat that would be the envy of Iceland!
Post by: fastson on December 29, 2003, 07:52:35 AM
Petter is my hero!

But for the love of god, vikings did not have horns on their helmets ;)
Title: A Finnish victory hat that would be the envy of Iceland!
Post by: GmanJoe on December 29, 2003, 07:55:39 AM
Yes they did! :)
Title: A Finnish victory hat that would be the envy of Iceland!
Post by: fastson on December 29, 2003, 08:46:29 AM
No they did not.. :P

Its a myth that probably started in the romantic era (1700-1800).

Found a source (Susning.nu)

"Vikingamyter
Vikingarna hade inte hjälmar med horn. Denna föreställning uppstod under den nationalromantiska epoken i slutet av 1800-talet, i synnerhet inom Götiska förbundet. Hjälmar med horn användes sannolikt i cermoniella sammanhang och förekom i Norden under bronsåldern, men bruket hade försvunnit under vikingatiden. Hornbeprydda hjälmar förekom även hos kelterna. "

Viking myths

The Vikings did not have helmets with horns. This delusion arose in the nationalromantic epoch at the end of the 1700th century, especially in the Gothic society. Helmets with horns were probably used during ceremonial context and occurred during the bronze age in the Nordic, but the use had disappeared during the Viking era. Horn decorated helmets were used by the celts.
Title: A Finnish victory hat that would be the envy of Iceland!
Post by: GmanJoe on December 29, 2003, 08:49:04 AM
I\'m quite sure there was a few that used it. :)
Title: A Finnish victory hat that would be the envy of Iceland!
Post by: Samwise on December 29, 2003, 08:54:12 AM
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Originally posted by GmanJoe
I\'m quite sure there was a few that used it. :)

NOES YUO F00L! Listen to Fasty, he know this shit. :D
Title: A Finnish victory hat that would be the envy of Iceland!
Post by: GmanJoe on December 29, 2003, 08:55:46 AM
I saw Fast wearing one so that sorta KILLS that theory!
Title: A Finnish victory hat that would be the envy of Iceland!
Post by: fastson on December 29, 2003, 12:17:23 PM
Sam: Finally someone admits my greatness. ;)

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Originally posted by GmanJoe
I\'m quite sure there was a few that used it. :)


Perhaps during ceremonials.. But IIRC archaeologists have never found a helmet with horns.

The helmets they used looked more like this one.
http://home.swipnet.se/%7Ew-74867/pub/Images/viking.jpg

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I saw Fast wearing one so that sorta KILLS that theory!


What, how did you get access to my private collection? :evil:
Title: A Finnish victory hat that would be the envy of Iceland!
Post by: GmanJoe on December 29, 2003, 12:35:55 PM
Vikings are sooooo intriguing! One day they\'re peaceful farmers and then later, they\'re out pillaging a peaceful village, completely slaughtering even the ones who pose no danger! :D And yet, when they fight other warriors, they kill them just as easily!

Luckily Christianity eased all you berserkers. Hell, even Vikings killed off their own berserkers for their own safety. :)
Title: A Finnish victory hat that would be the envy of Iceland!
Post by: Titan on December 29, 2003, 04:00:24 PM
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Originally posted by GmanJoe
I saw Fast wearing one so that sorta KILLS that theory!


Maybe fastson was a little horny? ;)

Ok, bad joke :)
Title: A Finnish victory hat that would be the envy of Iceland!
Post by: Coredweller on December 30, 2003, 10:41:01 AM
WTF?  Solberg is Norwegian.  Why is he wearing a Finnish hat?  Is that pic from Rally Finland?
Title: A Finnish victory hat that would be the envy of Iceland!
Post by: Samwise on December 30, 2003, 10:44:37 AM
The hat\'s supposed to be a Norwegian flag. Remember, the red color is part of the \'flag-hat\'. :)

(https://psx5central.com/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aeroflight.co.uk%2Fwaf%2Fnorway%2Fnorway.gif&hash=f4f64d2dd2c13d40f65d8f6085079a541a257a21)
Title: A Finnish victory hat that would be the envy of Iceland!
Post by: Coredweller on December 30, 2003, 12:09:46 PM
Oh yeah, that tricked me.

In the US, our flag cannot be mistaken for anything else gol-dang it!  :p
Title: A Finnish victory hat that would be the envy of Iceland!
Post by: fastson on December 30, 2003, 12:19:11 PM
Denmark should sue us for taking the "cross" design of their flag.. :p

Denmark\'s flag is the oldest national flag in the world, introduced in 1219 (?) (edited in 1625).
Norway: 1821
Finland: 1918
Sweden: 1600 (not sure about this one)

Titan: Haha, very funny.. :p ;)
Title: A Finnish victory hat that would be the envy of Iceland!
Post by: THX on December 30, 2003, 01:54:54 PM
I don\'t care what anyone says Vikings had horns on their helmets.  Ask the Minnesota Vikings.. theirs are painted on but they\'re still there.

Vikings = HORNS
Title: A Finnish victory hat that would be the envy of Iceland!
Post by: ooseven on December 30, 2003, 01:59:37 PM
Pffffttttt

THIS flag >>>>>>>>>>>>>> than ALL !

(https://psx5central.com/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scottishkinsfolk.co.uk%2Fflag.jpg&hash=5fd05f5f5f20cc7c3296815608d6f8a22c6584cd)
Title: A Finnish victory hat that would be the envy of Iceland!
Post by: fastson on December 30, 2003, 03:15:41 PM
Add a lil yellow and its perfect! ;)

I like this flag.
http://img-b.flagspot.net/s/se-1844.gif

(The Flag of Sweden, 1844-1905 - the little thingy in the top left corner is the "Norwegian-Swedish union mark and jack")
Title: A Finnish victory hat that would be the envy of Iceland!
Post by: ooseven on December 30, 2003, 03:30:44 PM
Yeah damn right Fasty.... Remember we used to own you...

;)

No wait thats what i say to soulgrind ;).