Elvis impersonator

Elvis impersonators are people who impersonate or copy Elvis Presley either as a hobby or career in entertainment. These impersonators work all over the world and are in great demand due to the iconic status of the man they imitate. They range in ethnic background, size and talent.

Related Topics:
Impersonate - Elvis Presley - Hobby - Career - Entertainment - Iconic

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There is a lot of speculation as to how many Elvis impersonators are out there, with experts reckoning that the number of Elvis Presley impersonators has reached an all-time record high.

Related Topics:
Speculation - Elvis - Expert - Elvis Presley

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:"There are now at least 85,000 Elvis’s around the world, compared to only 170 in 1977 when Elvis died. At this rate of growth, experts predict that by 2019 Elvis impersonators will make up a third of the world population." - The Naked Scientists 3rd December, 2000.

Related Topics:
World - 1977 - Population

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Some professional Elvis impersonators have taken a dislike to the term "Elvis impersonator" and prefer "Elvis Tribute Artist" instead. The reasoning behind this is to try and distance themselves from very bad amateur attempts that might harm their professional image. These requests have had little effect over the years and "Elvis impersonator" still remains the most popular phrase used.

Related Topics:
Professional - Amateur - Image - Phrase

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Elvii is a plural for Elvis impersonators (this, however, is not grammatically correct, as the name "Elvis" derives from Old English. Even if it somehow were a third-declension Latin noun, the plural form would be Elves).

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Old English - Declension - Elves

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