We like to think that the guy who decided to start the Chuck Norris jokes chose Norris over Schwarzenegger because Arnold would of just been too obvious. Here are a few REAL Arnie facts that we found floating around out there on the intrawebs. Enjoy after the jump.
Called by the Guinness Book of World Records, "the most perfectly developed man in the history of the world."
1979: Graduated from University of Wisconsin-Superior with a major in international marketing of fitness and business administration.
Underwent a genioplasty -- a procedure in which his jaw has been moved back so that it no longer juts out.
Won Mr. Olympia title seven times (1970-1975, 1980).
James Cameron originally wanted him for the role of Kyle Reese in The Terminator (1984), but after reading the script, Arnold asked Cameron to let him play the part of the Machine. Cameron replied "No, no! Reese is the star! He's the big hero! And the Terminator hardly has any lines!" but Arnold asked him to "trust me".
Has the record for winning the most major bodybuilding events in history, 13 (1 Mr. Junior Western Europe, 7 Mr. Olympias, and 5 Mr. Universes).
Went AWOL from the Austrian army to enter his first bodybuilding contest.
His famous line "I'll be back", which originated from The Terminator (1984), was originally written as "I'll come back".
Grew up in a house that had no phone, no fridge and no toilet.
He keeps the sword he used in Conan the Barbarian (1982) in the Governor's office in California.
Early in his career he appeared as a contestant on "The Dating Game" (1965).
In his childhood considered John Wayne his idol and role model. As Governor of California, he issued a proclamation making 26 May 2007 "John Wayne Day" in the state.
Late October 2007: Personally flew to Malibu, CA, to survey the damage done by wildfires before any other politician, including the President.
He saved a man's life while on vacation in Hawaii in 2004 by swimming into the sea to rescue him from drowning.
His wealth is estimated to be over $800 million
Once played Russian Roulette with a loaded gun.......and won.
(O.K. we made that last one up.)
Arnie is my dad lol
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