Talk:Nils Olav

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An entry from Nils Olav appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page in the Did you know? column on 1 April 2007.

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I'd love to see this on the Main Page on April 1st next year, whether it's in the "Did you know" section or even a featured article... HAM 17:39, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

Second that~. This talk page would become quite interesting. Brainman 18:57, 16 May 2006 (UTC)

Oh yes! This page has a lot of potential. (Boy it is tempting to classify him as "Norwegian military personnel" and tag him with a -bio-stub. (ROFL)) Valentinian ^{(talk) / (contribs)} 23:37, 30 October 2006 (UTC)

I have to say that when I stumbled on this article I thought it had to be a hoax! Especially since the only link was in Norwegian. After a little search, though, I'm very pleased to discover it's all true. So I added some links in the article. --- Deville (Talk) 19:43, 9 December 2006 (UTC)

I've read the Norwegian page, and I contacted a Norwegian editor who confirmed that it is the real thing. But I know what you mean. Valentinian ^{(talk) / (contribs)} 21:00, 9 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Picture of the statue?

It would be nice if someone could upload a picture of the penguin statue. Brainman 18:57, 16 May 2006 (UTC)

I couldnt find a picture of the statue but i wonder if [1] could be added. Oddly though there is no mention of Nils Olav on the Norwegian wiki. --RND 12:59, 26 June 2006 (UTC)

He is mentioned here: no:Edinburgh Military Tattoo (bottom). Valentinian ^{(talk) / (contribs)} 09:08, 8 January 2007 (UTC)

I added {{reqphotoin}}. The specific photo is one of a bronze statue of the subject in Edinburgh Zoo. The actual penguin is also there, though he may be more difficult to identify. --Cherry blossom tree 13:45, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

This page has pictures of the statue, but the images are most likely copyrighted. [2] Valentinian ^{(talk) / (contribs)} 09:08, 8 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] AFD!! (April Fool's Day)

Wow, I saw this on the "Did You Know?" section on April 1st and thought it was a joke, but apparently its not. Great idea, guys! -- Kevin ^(TALK)_(MUSIC) 02:16, 1 April 2007 (UTC)