http://observers.france24.com/en/category/tags/celebrity The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://observers.france24.com/en/content/20080314-chuck-norris-idol-iraq-war <p> Actor Chuck Norris has become quite an idol at American military bases. His posters are as frequent on camp walls as the obligatory pin-up, and soldiers at the Baghdad helicopter base have even erected an altar in his glory. </p> <p> &quot;Chuck&quot; is admired by many but also ridiculed by others. Sites and videos that make fun of the actor are not hard to come by on the web. <a href="http://www.chucknorrisfacts.com" target="_blank">Chuck Norris Facts</a>, for example, ironically lists the star's incredible abilities and feats. Our favourite: &quot;Chuck Norris counted to infinity- twice&quot;. </p> <p> The net is divided. War hero and patriot, Norris represents more a complex conflict troubling Americans: namely the Iraq war. </p> http://observers.france24.com/en/content/20080314-chuck-norris-idol-iraq-war#comments video army celebrity United States war Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:24:00 +0100 Julien 12109 at http://observers.france24.com