Count Scarlett Johansson on the list of people whose Jewishness first totally surprises us, but is quickly accepted and celebrated.

But "Johansson"? That's a bit Nordic to be Jewish, isn't it? If that's Jewish, shouldn't we be profiling the rest of Scandinavia?

The answer to that is simple; if other Swedish or Danish Johanssons married Jewish women, we would gladly profile their offspring on this website, provided their resume is as accomplished as Scarlett's. Yet, we doubt any of these Johnassons will take us up on their offer; not because of their aversion of Jewish women, but because Scarlett has set the bar pretty high for these Nordic Jews.

That said, we welcome all gorgeous Norwegians to try to beat Scarlett's standard. Far be it from us to discourage such a noble cause.

Verdict: Jew.

October 23, 2006