Unfortunate Names - Page 2

skywalker · 02-04-2003, 06:26 AM

There is a fairly famous NASCAR auto racer called Richard Trickle, who officially is named Dick. When I first heard about him, I thought I was being kidded. Well, he does exist and I'm amazed that his parents gave him Dick as a first name.

Mark

Vaskez · 02-04-2003, 06:38 AM

The only thing I hate about my name is that it is the same as my dad's (and grand-dad's but he's dead). As you can tell my dad's family believed in the noble ancient tradition of naming the first son after the father *groan* I keep asking them - did they not think of the annoyance this could cause when I got older i.e. now! Once my dad got paid for some lecturing and £800 (around $1200) got paid into my account instead of his - I wasn't complaining then I guess

Then again the bank is at fault if they didn't even bother to check birth dates I mean are they gonna mix up John Smiths as well or something? Cos then we have a problem....
LUCKILY my dad is Dr. and I'm plain Mr. so where he choses to use his title they can tell the difference between us on post etc.

TheGrandSlayer · 02-04-2003, 08:17 AM

My name in one language is Nicotine, so people laughed at me and thought I did drugs.

[ 02-04-2003, 08:17 AM: Message edited by: TheGrandSlayer ]

Ar-Cunin · 02-04-2003, 10:37 AM

I went to school with a Søren Brun - which is the Danish name for Charlie Brown

Another name from the phone-book: Gunnar Ree - sounds just like Gonorrhea ( Gonoré in Danish) - parents can be so cluel

And just whose bright idea was it to shorten Richard to Dick. I keep dreading to see a theatre playing 'Dick the trird'

Rokenn · 02-04-2003, 10:51 AM

When I used to work as a customer service rep I came accross a customer whose name as: Richard P. Enis

I kid you not [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Timber Loftis · 02-04-2003, 10:52 AM

In High School I knew:
Parker Parker - whose parents had named him that
Rose Rose - married into that name
and....
Joy Bush

In college I knew a Robert Roberts, too.

Had a friend in High School last-named Lay. His name didn't make it snigger-funny, but the ideas he had for what to name his daughter were:
Penny Lay
Wanda Lay
Frita Lay

Kaltia · 02-04-2003, 02:58 PM

In kent:
Balls. and his son, Balls Jnr.
Depressed Cupboard Cheesecake. i think I win [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Morgeruat · 02-04-2003, 03:15 PM

on an episode of The Man Show they had a portion of the show devoted to this phenomenon, I still remember Mr. Michael(Mike) Hunt

RevRuby · 02-04-2003, 04:02 PM

funny passed down names.... i knew a lyhue nathan wynegar, his dad and grandad and i suspect great- and beyond were all named such. he hated it when ppl caled and asked for "little lyhue"

AzRaeL StoRmBlaDe · 02-04-2003, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Night Stalker:
Parents can be so cruel sometimes. The biggest life affecting desicsion they make for their children can be boiled down to two words .... the name. Granted this can be alot of pressure, and there are quite alot of people out there that don't think well under pressure.

BUT, how did Mrs Foreman ever let George Foreman IX (that's right ... 9th!!) come into the world while George Foreman Sr was STILL LIVING?!?! The Foreman's have 9 children - 8 named George! Or why did the Munch's and the Head's ever name their respective sons ..... RICHARD?!?!? I'm not kidding on this one, I knew these two in college. This is some serious therapy that they are setting up. Maybe they like the Johnny Cash song "Man named Sue"?

This topic may sound like a George Carlin bit, but it's not. Real life is waaaaaayyyy more funny than schtick.

So, what other unfortunate names have people run into. Please don't use this for schtick .... I wanna know what people have run into in RL.

Actually they have 10 childern 9 of them boys all named george and a girl named (NO KIDDING) either Georgia or Georgina I cant remember which. Hey they are all millionaires though, I mean come on who doesnt own a grill?

02-04-2003, 06:38 AM	#12
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	The only thing I hate about my name is that it is the same as my dad's (and grand-dad's but he's dead). As you can tell my dad's family believed in the noble ancient tradition of naming the first son after the father groan I keep asking them - did they not think of the annoyance this could cause when I got older i.e. now! Once my dad got paid for some lecturing and £800 (around $1200) got paid into my account instead of his - I wasn't complaining then I guess Then again the bank is at fault if they didn't even bother to check birth dates I mean are they gonna mix up John Smiths as well or something? Cos then we have a problem.... LUCKILY my dad is Dr. and I'm plain Mr. so where he choses to use his title they can tell the difference between us on post etc. __________________ Too set in his ways to ever relate If he could set that aside, there'd be heaven to pay But weathered and aged, time swept him to grave Love conquers all? Damn, I'd say that area's gray

02-04-2003, 08:17 AM	#13
TheGrandSlayer Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: October 5, 2001 Location: In front of my computer Age: 34 Posts: 860	My name in one language is Nicotine, so people laughed at me and thought I did drugs. [ 02-04-2003, 08:17 AM: Message edited by: TheGrandSlayer ] __________________ [img]\"http://www.thepunishermerchandise.com/television/amazing_spider-man/animated_punisher.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br />\"Hey Mr.Smith!\"<br />\"Dave...\"<br />\"SPACKER Dave!\"

02-04-2003, 10:37 AM	#14
Ar-Cunin Ra Join Date: August 14, 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Age: 53 Posts: 2,326	I went to school with a Søren Brun - which is the Danish name for Charlie Brown Another name from the phone-book: Gunnar Ree - sounds just like Gonorrhea ( Gonoré in Danish) - parents can be so cluel And just whose bright idea was it to shorten Richard to Dick. I keep dreading to see a theatre playing 'Dick the trird' __________________ Life is a laugh <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[biglaugh]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/biglaugh.gif\" /> - and DEATH is the final joke <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[hehe]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/hehe.gif\" />

02-04-2003, 10:51 AM	#15
Rokenn Galvatron Join Date: January 22, 2002 Location: california wine country Age: 61 Posts: 2,193	When I used to work as a customer service rep I came accross a customer whose name as: Richard P. Enis I kid you not [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ “This is an impressive crowd, the haves and the have mores. <br />Some people call you the elite. <br />I call you my base.”<br />~ George W. Bush (2000)

02-04-2003, 10:52 AM	#16
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	In High School I knew: Parker Parker - whose parents had named him that Rose Rose - married into that name and.... Joy Bush In college I knew a Robert Roberts, too. Had a friend in High School last-named Lay. His name didn't make it snigger-funny, but the ideas he had for what to name his daughter were: Penny Lay Wanda Lay Frita Lay __________________

02-04-2003, 06:26 AM	#11
skywalker Banned User Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: VT, USA Age: 64 Posts: 3,097	There is a fairly famous NASCAR auto racer called Richard Trickle, who officially is named Dick. When I first heard about him, I thought I was being kidded. Well, he does exist and I'm amazed that his parents gave him Dick as a first name. Mark

02-04-2003, 02:58 PM	#17
Kaltia Jack Burton Join Date: May 2, 2002 Location: Canterbury, England Age: 37 Posts: 5,817	In kent: Balls. and his son, Balls Jnr. Depressed Cupboard Cheesecake. i think I win [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ The wolf is as cunning as he is ferocious; once he's had a taste of flesh then nothing else will do.

02-04-2003, 03:15 PM	#18
Morgeruat Jack Burton Join Date: October 16, 2001 Location: PA Age: 44 Posts: 5,421	on an episode of The Man Show they had a portion of the show devoted to this phenomenon, I still remember Mr. Michael(Mike) Hunt __________________ "Any attempt to cheat, especially with my wife, who is a dirty, dirty, tramp, and I am just gonna snap." Knibb High Principal - Billy Madison

02-04-2003, 04:02 PM	#19
RevRuby Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Limbo Age: 45 Posts: 1,720	funny passed down names.... i knew a lyhue nathan wynegar, his dad and grandad and i suspect great- and beyond were all named such. he hated it when ppl caled and asked for "little lyhue" __________________ peek-a-boo

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