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Old 11-15-2012, 12:04 PM   #1
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Iceland's tourism agency, perhaps concerned that travelers are discouraged by the "Ice" part even though the island is warmed by the Gulf Stream, is sponsoring a contest to rename the country.
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Changing the name would be idiotic IMO. Just do a better job promoting the country. Way back in the day I thought Iceland was all ice but then again I didnt have any say in where I was going for a vacation. I figured most adults know Iceland is not "Ice" but do not know all that the country has to offer.
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Changing the name would be idiotic IMO. Just do a better job promoting the country. Way back in the day I thought Iceland was all ice but then again I didnt have any say in where I was going for a vacation. I figured most adults know Iceland is not "Ice" but do not know all that the country has to offer.
Maybe a straight up trade with Greenland?
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Anything not icelandic.

That language looks like letter diarrhea to me
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The Mighty Ducks movie should be used as their tourism video.
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^^ I was just going to say, everything I need to know about Iceland I learned from Emilio.
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Coach Bombay: I thought Iceland was covered with ice.
María: No, it's very green!
Coach Bombay: I thought GREENLAND was green!
María: Greenland is covered with ice, and Iceland is very nice!
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Old 11-15-2012, 12:24 PM   #12
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More of 1:13 less of 1:15.
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People travel to Iceland?
I like the fact that I could go there and actually be considered a good dancer (going by the above posted video).
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I dream of going to Iceland, but its an expensive proposition.
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Gulfstreamland seems to send the right message to tourists.
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People travel to Iceland?
It's actually on my hitlist within the next year.
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lol people back home are loving how many papers are reporting this joke, great journalism!
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I always figured they named it after Vanilla Ice.
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