There is only one guy tougher than Chuck Norris, and Russian President Vladimir Putin thinks it's him.
1) When Putin goes horseback riding, he's the one who's bareback.
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2) When Putin flies, he is the plane.
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3) When Putin arm wrestles, he can win without even touching hands.
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4) When Putin says he wants to be one with the sea, someone encapsulates him in a glass ball and submerges him in the ocean.
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5) When Putin does judo, it's as if his opponents are 10 years old.
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6) When protesters shout "f*ck dictator" at Putin, he takes it as a compliment.
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7) When Putin gives a teddy bear as a gift, the little girl gives it right back.
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8) Putin's presence causes polar bears to lay down and die.
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9) When Putin isn't feeling well, he tells the doctor what's wrong.
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10) When Putin hangs out with Steven Seagal, he doesn't even need to look behind him to know Seagal's there.
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11) When Putin walks with monks, he is the middle path.
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12) When Putin goes to a meeting, he crosses a river in a single bound.
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13) When Putin goes fishing, he does so in formal wear.
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14) Putin can, with his mind, resist becoming cryogenically frozen.
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15) When Putin plays with dogs, they ask him if he wants his belly scratched.
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16) Putin puts on his shades, so the sun knows to come out.
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17) Putin thinks about getting out of the car, so the cardoor knows to open.
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18) When Putin plays hockey, he doesn't even need teammates.
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19) When Putin goes swimming, he gets the water wet.
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20) Putin looks at a map, so the country knows where he is.
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21) When Putin goes hunting, the animals are just glad he stopped by.
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22) Pans are only round because Putin chose that shape to mould them into.
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23) When Putin flies in a helicopter, he shows the pilot where to go.
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24) When Putin goes to light the Olympic flame, he does so on a unicorn. Through space.
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