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sweeperbravo: May 18, 2012; AUNT GWEN'S COLD SHAPE (!)

ninjahedgehog posted:

Apropos of nothing, I'm pretty sure I'll see a Jayden in the House of Representatives in my lifetime and that really bums me out.

President Jayden w/Vice President Braden

Secretary of State Kaden

Secretary of Treasury Laiden

Secretary of Defense Squaiden

A new party has formed

# ? Aug 1, 2014 21:35

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Count Freebasie: Jan 12, 2006

ninjahedgehog posted:

You've got a point, but on the other hand, there are definitely 'white guy' names that fit that criterion too. Millard, Ulysses, and Rutherford, to name a few.

And funny enough George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Andrew Jackson were the last three white people to have those last names. And hail to Satan. (21)

# ? Aug 1, 2014 21:45

That Robox: Mar 15, 2010

A girl from high school tried friending me on facebook today. I knew she got married right after high school to a guy named Kevin or something similar I think. She cheated constantly and he figured she'd stop if he married her.

She kept on cheating and got pregnant by a guy named Bradley (middlename) Keith, told the husband it was his, and named the poor kid Bradly Keith (lastname). Misspelling it, and telling the husband it was just a cool name she liked.

They divorced after he caught her with some other guy. Not sure if he ever found out the reason for that name, or that the kid isn't his.

Now apparently 5 years later she just had a daughter. Named Jezabel. And the kids now wear nothing but ICP clothes, as the mom has gained about 100 pounds and become a juggalette since the last time I saw her.

Those poor unfortunate kids...

Another girl just had a daughter and supposedly named her after her grandma Jean. The kid's name? "PersephoneJeane". Can't remember it, but the middle name isn't any better.

I also know kids named Falicittie, Tyranny, Paityn, Haylyn, Hadley, Sedley, and McKaylynn (all girls).

And Eatthon, Kalebb, Brockk, Braedyn, Zayar, Ezekyale, Jacup, Jaxyn and Calup (boys). And one unfortunate little boy whose mom "invented" his name. Not sure how it's spelled, but it's pronounced ig-ZAY-de-an.

I hate living in rural Michigan

# ? Aug 3, 2014 06:17

paragon1: Nov 22, 2010; FULL COMMUNISM NOW

DStecks posted:

Those are names from literally a hundred years ago, though, so maybe they weren't nearly as distinctive in their day. (also you win)

I'm pretty sure the name Ulysses is a bit more than a hundred years old, actually.

# ? Aug 3, 2014 07:32

McSpergin: Sep 10, 2013

Celery Face posted:

Is this it?

Yep, that's the one.
Tyvm :v

# ? Aug 3, 2014 12:52

Count Freebasie: Jan 12, 2006

That Robox posted:

I also know kids named Falicittie, Tyranny, Paityn, Haylyn, Hadley, Sedley, and McKaylynn (all girls).

That's some straight-up gangster poo poo right there. Satan-levels of evil. (79)

# ? Aug 3, 2014 13:44

Grape Juice Vampire: Aug 1, 2009

That Robox posted:

I also know kids named Falicittie, Tyranny, Paityn, Haylyn, Hadley, Sedley, and McKaylynn (all girls).

This rules.

Poor Calup, though. :smith:

It sounds like a polite word for pooping.

# ? Aug 3, 2014 15:26

sweeperbravo: May 18, 2012; AUNT GWEN'S COLD SHAPE (!)

paragon1 posted:

I'm pretty sure the name Ulysses is a bit more than a hundred years old, actually.

They're refering to the U.S. presidents in the 1800s as comparison to the post with president names from the late 20th century.

:eng101:

Ulysses Grant's first name was really Hiram

# ? Aug 3, 2014 16:50

Count Freebasie: Jan 12, 2006

Was at a convenience store earlier today and the girl at the register was "Tazjsha" Took me a second to figure out the pronunciation, which I assume would be "Tasha." (84)

# ? Aug 3, 2014 17:29

Phy: Jun 27, 2008; Fun Shoe

sweeperbravo posted:

Ulysses Grant's first name was really Hiram

He quickly realized nobody was going to take General H.U.G seriously

# ? Aug 3, 2014 17:53

Count Freebasie: Jan 12, 2006

Phy posted:

He quickly realized nobody was going to take General H.U.G seriously

He could have gone by Huggie Smalls.

or Satan (90)

# ? Aug 3, 2014 17:55

Say Nothing: Mar 5, 2013; by FactsAreUseless

That Robox posted:

Tyranny

Probably British comic fans.

# ? Aug 4, 2014 02:48

The Golden Man: Aug 4, 2007

Ever heard this one Sndtoben

# ? Aug 4, 2014 02:51

Doctor Bishop: Oct 22, 2013; To understand what happened at the diner, we use Mr. Papaya. This is upsetting because he is the friendliest of fruits.

Say Nothing posted:

Probably British comic fans.

Nice to see at least one of the Ripley/Xeno hybrids is doing well for herself.

Anyways, for content, I just saw a woman with the surname of Hairy being interviewed on a show on the History Channel. Definitely got a good chuckle out of that.

# ? Aug 4, 2014 02:59

eating only apples: Dec 12, 2009; Shall we dance?

Grape Juice Vampire posted:

This rules.

Poor Calup, though. It sounds like a polite word for pooping.

Probably pronounced like Caleb. With a p.

# ? Aug 4, 2014 23:10

Ofaloaf: Feb 15, 2013

ninjahedgehog posted:

You've got a point, but on the other hand, there are definitely 'white guy' names that fit that criterion too. Millard, Ulysses, and Rutherford, to name a few.

I still think it was the coolest poo poo when I was a substitute teacher this past school year for a class with a student named Gaius Junius.

# ? Aug 4, 2014 23:37

That Robox: Mar 15, 2010

eating only apples posted:

Probably pronounced like Caleb. With a p.

It is. And Jacup is just like Jacob with a p. It was only a matter of time seeing as that's how people around here tend to pronounce Caleb and Jacob anyway.

# ? Aug 5, 2014 03:31

Fleta Mcgurn: Oct 5, 2003; Porpoise noise continues.

Ofaloaf posted:

I still think it was the coolest poo poo when I was a substitute teacher this past school year for a class with a student named Gaius Junius.

Calling a kid "Gaius" is tantamount to child abuse.

I can just see some bro sitting there and staring at his girlfriend's ultrasound. "Huh huh huh, that baby looks like a fag. Let's name him GAIUS."

EDIT: I know, I know, "guy-us" but still.

# ? Aug 5, 2014 07:41

CJacobs: Apr 17, 2011; Reach for the moon!

That's pretty much the equivalent of naming your child "shithead" and then going "nuh-uh, it's pronounced shi-theed!!" to the doctors trying to take them away from you.

# ? Aug 5, 2014 07:45

Imperialist Dog: Oct 21, 2008; "I think you could better spend your time on finishing your editing before the deadline today."
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaius_Marius

Gaius Marius[1] (/ˈɡeɪəs ˈmɛəriəs, ˈmær-/; 157 BC – January 13, 86 BC) was a Roman general and statesman. He held the office of consul an unprecedented seven times during his career. He was also noted for his important reforms of Roman armies, authorizing recruitment of landless citizens, eliminating the manipular military formations, and reorganizing the structure of the legions into separate cohorts. Marius defeated the invading Germanic tribes (the Teutones, Ambrones, and the Cimbri), for which he was called "the third founder of Rome."[2] His life and career were significant in Rome's transformation from Republic to Empire.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaius_%28praenomen%29

Also Emperor Augustus. gently caress the haters.

Imperialist Dog has a new favorite as of 08:36 on Aug 5, 2014

# ? Aug 5, 2014 08:34

Fleta Mcgurn: Oct 5, 2003; Porpoise noise continues.

Imperialist Dog posted:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaius_Marius

Gaius Marius[1] (/ˈɡeɪəs ˈmɛəriəs, ˈmær-/; 157 BC – January 13, 86 BC) was a Roman general and statesman. He held the office of consul an unprecedented seven times during his career. He was also noted for his important reforms of Roman armies, authorizing recruitment of landless citizens, eliminating the manipular military formations, and reorganizing the structure of the legions into separate cohorts. Marius defeated the invading Germanic tribes (the Teutones, Ambrones, and the Cimbri), for which he was called "the third founder of Rome."[2] His life and career were significant in Rome's transformation from Republic to Empire.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaius_%28praenomen%29

Also Emperor Augustus. gently caress the haters.

My point was that your average sixth grade dickhead bully is not going to understand the historical significance of various Gaiuses (Gaiusii?)

# ? Aug 5, 2014 09:24

3D Megadoodoo: Nov 25, 2010

CJacobs posted:

That's pretty much the equivalent of naming your child "shithead" and then going "nuh-uh, it's pronounced shi-theed!!" to the doctors trying to take them away from you.

I'm going to name my children and possibly the children of other people if possible Gaius Copronymus. Maybe some adults too also as well.

# ? Aug 5, 2014 09:42

CJacobs: Apr 17, 2011; Reach for the moon!

Haha those funny old-world dudes and their cuh-raaaayzee names, right? It sounds funny when you pronounce it phonetically! What a laugh riot!

# ? Aug 5, 2014 10:01

3D Megadoodoo: Nov 25, 2010

CJacobs posted:

pronounce it phonetically

As opposed to pronouncing it __________?

# ? Aug 5, 2014 10:02

CJacobs: Apr 17, 2011; Reach for the moon!

Shut up you know what I mean its 4 am and I've been drinking a little

# ? Aug 5, 2014 10:03

made of bees: May 21, 2013

bringmyfishback posted:

My point was that your average sixth grade dickhead bully is not going to understand the historical significance of various Gaiuses (Gaiusii?)

Gaii, you idiot plebe.

# ? Aug 5, 2014 10:43

3D Megadoodoo: Nov 25, 2010

made of bees posted:

Gaii, you idiot plebe.

It's Gai.

# ? Aug 5, 2014 10:45

sweeperbravo: May 18, 2012; AUNT GWEN'S COLD SHAPE (!)

bringmyfishback posted:

My point was that your average sixth grade dickhead bully is not going to understand the historical significance of various Gaiuses (Gaiusii?)

That's why you start the kid on the creatine shakes early

# ? Aug 5, 2014 16:29

ninjahedgehog: Feb 17, 2011; It's time to kick the tires and light the fires, Big Bird.

Eh, if you're going to give your kid an old-fashioned Roman-sounding name, why not go with something Hilarius?

# ? Aug 5, 2014 17:14

Deltasquid: Apr 10, 2013; awww...
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ninjahedgehog posted:

Eh, if you're going to give your kid an old-fashioned Roman-sounding name, why not go with something Hilarius?

Or Superbus.

Fake edit: actually means "proud" and not "superb", strangely enough.

# ? Aug 5, 2014 17:45

Boneitis: Jul 14, 2010

Deltasquid posted:

Or Superbus.

Fake edit: actually means "proud" and not "superb", strangely enough.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superbus_(transport)

# ? Aug 5, 2014 22:09

Ofaloaf: Feb 15, 2013

bringmyfishback posted:

Calling a kid "Gaius" is tantamount to child abuse.

I can just see some bro sitting there and staring at his girlfriend's ultrasound. "Huh huh huh, that baby looks like a fag. Let's name him GAIUS."

EDIT: I know, I know, "guy-us" but still.

Young C. Junius there was the coolest student in the 4th grade classroom and I'm pretty sure he could beat up (or get others to beat up) anybody who started on that "hurr hurr gay-us" line with him. Maybe it was meant to be like that one Johnny Cash song, dunno, but I doubt that name will be an issue for him.

Now the one student from a Chinese family with the name Obediah, he'll probably have to deal with some flak for that. It's a traditional biblical name, sure, but it's hard not to get a mental image of the Amish whenever the name comes up.

# ? Aug 5, 2014 22:33

CJacobs: Apr 17, 2011; Reach for the moon!

CJunius is actually my real name, CJacobs is just the internet handle I use so I can pretend I have a normal name.

# ? Aug 5, 2014 22:34

sweeperbravo: May 18, 2012; AUNT GWEN'S COLD SHAPE (!)

Ofaloaf posted:

Now the one student from a Chinese family with the name Obediah, he'll probably have to deal with some flak for that. It's a traditional biblical name, sure, but it's hard not to get a mental image of the Amish whenever the name comes up.

Was his last name Wheatfish

# ? Aug 5, 2014 22:39