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I've always thought my last name was pretty bad. And I mean that in the literal sense. 'Boese' means 'bad' (or angry) in German. But its meaning wouldn't matter much if only English-speaking people could pronounce it (it's 'burr-za', as if it had an 'r' in it... not 'boose'). But I shouldn't feel too sorry for myself, because this guy in Brazil, Mr. Reinhardt Adolfo Fuck, has me beat hands down. As far as I can tell, that really is his name. He must get endless jokes about it.Posted By: Alex | Date: Thu May 20, 2004 | Permalink |
Total Comments: 652
Category: Identity/Imposters
Category: Identity/Imposters
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My father's boss was called Mr Case. He christened his son, I kid you not Justin.
Posted by Dave in Uk on Mon Jun 07, 2004 at 12:58 PM
While working in a billing dept. found a complaint filed by a customer named Ben Horney. My colleague suggested as she had too, perhaps they could meet. Also, there were local doctors name Safety First, Sr. and Jr. (You'd do that to your child?). Also a family with the last name Nail, father, "Spike", children, Rusty and Penny.
Posted by Moonbeam in Oklahoma on Mon Jun 07, 2004 at 01:25 PM
We have a pediatrist here in my home town named Dr. Harry Fee
Posted by B Mitchell on Mon Jun 07, 2004 at 01:53 PM
I worked with a guy named Harry Finger. Of course his name was Harold, but he insisted on being called Harry. He was an industry leader and worked in D.C. so he was often interviewed on national TV and the national newspapers.
Posted by D on Mon Jun 07, 2004 at 03:21 PM
Last year there were election signs about for a gentleman running for office (I forget what- probably City Counciller), named Dick Sweatt. If I had a name like that, I'd avoid putting it on signs. 
Posted by Katey in MA on Mon Jun 07, 2004 at 06:24 PM
I don't know if the link is to the same guy, but while I served in the US Navy, I had a dentist with the name of Dr. Richard Finger. I see that now there is one by that name at the University of North Carolina.
At least he didn't go into Proctology!
Posted by Rob on Tue Jun 08, 2004 at 05:16 AM
At least he didn't go into Proctology!
There used to be a veterinarian in Pembroke, MA named Dr. Sniff. My pediatrician was named Dr. Rudolph Cox.
Posted by Ga on Tue Jun 08, 2004 at 08:07 AM
I do not know how true this is, but my dad claims some years ago he knew of a mechanic who did some work for the police force that he works for. This guy's surname was Cock and his parents had a sense of humour when they named him Everard.
Posted by Adam Spurrier in Birmingham, England on Tue Jun 08, 2004 at 04:10 PM
There's a guy in Connecticut called Richard Broadhead, though most people I know refer to him as Dick just out of contrariness. There's also a woman who runs a textile museum named Laura Knott-Twine, which though unfortunate, at least isn't obscene. 8-)
Posted by K on Tue Jun 08, 2004 at 05:57 PM
I used to work with a guy called Richard Sak.
Posted by John B on Wed Jun 09, 2004 at 05:52 AM
I work with a woman whose husbands name is Peter Dicks. She hates her last name but her maiden name was just as bad. It was Peacock.
Posted by Linda on Wed Jun 09, 2004 at 05:58 AM
A very smart and attractive lady named Kok-Choo Ng, who interestingly worked at Siemens
Posted by John B on Wed Jun 09, 2004 at 06:00 AM
My mom's maiden name is Knight. Her first name is Starr. We have a relative, Twyla Dawn Night.
Posted by Xylo on Wed Jun 09, 2004 at 02:17 PM
I've only come accross three strange names in my short existence, there was a guy that worked at my local supermarket by the name of Michael Hunt, no one dared called him Mike in staff announcements! I'm also friends with a Jenny Taylor, it wasn't till i was older that one day it clicked! I'm sure there's also a football player in the English Premiership called Paul Dicov!!!
Posted by becky in UK on Thu Jun 10, 2004 at 12:11 PM
I once had a doctor named Dr. Payne. First time my mom told me I was going to him I freaked out.
Posted by Jellybelly in Dark side of the Moon on Thu Jun 10, 2004 at 02:18 PM
I went to High School with Brother and sister
last name Fagg Roll call in class was a hoot!
Posted by roxie in USA on Thu Jun 10, 2004 at 03:54 PM
last name Fagg Roll call in class was a hoot!
I just remembered another one - there was a girl in school with the last name Tootin. She was subjected to a lot of bodily function jokes.
Posted by Jellybelly in Dark side of the Moon on Thu Jun 10, 2004 at 03:57 PM
I went to school with a Richard Strain, fortunately for him people just called him Richie.
Also, not a last name, but...
My cousin called his baby daughter Sativa (which sounds very nice until you realise it's the proper name for cannabis)
Posted by Soph on Thu Jun 10, 2004 at 09:17 PM
Also, not a last name, but...
My cousin called his baby daughter Sativa (which sounds very nice until you realise it's the proper name for cannabis)
I had a friend when I was young by the name of Melissa Coffey. Her baby sister got named Ebony. I didn't get the joke until many years later...
Posted by Sarah Kirkham on Fri Jun 11, 2004 at 02:26 AM
There is a young man that graduated LaGrange High School in 2000 that has a first name of Shithead (say it Shuh-Theed)
LaGrange High School is located at
3420 Louisiana Ave
Lake Charles Louisiana
You check and see if its a rumor!! I already know it isn't.
Posted by Alex in Lake Charles Louisiana on Fri Jun 11, 2004 at 04:54 AM
LaGrange High School is located at
3420 Louisiana Ave
Lake Charles Louisiana
You check and see if its a rumor!! I already know it isn't.
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