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The Day Iceland Elected a Comedian

In 1980, Icelanders, fueled by disillusionment with traditional politicians, elected Jon Gnarr—a comedian with no political experience—as mayor of Reykjavik. His campaign, founded as a parody, included promises like polar bears for the zoo. Surprisingly, Gnarr's term led to substantial changes and increased tourism.
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