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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: 663
Category: Identity/Imposters
Category: Identity/Imposters
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I was a pilot for several years at an airline with another pilot, Larry Conquest. I always wonder how people felt about flying around with, "Captain Conquest." I sorta imagine he could only be rendered less credulous by showing up for work wear super-hero tights.
Posted by Mark in San Francisco on Wed Jan 02, 2008 at 11:22 PM
hen i was at school there was, and for some reason to this day people still dont believe me when i tell them this, a lad called Mark Hunt.
there was also someone called Alan Hookem, whose dad was called Alf Hookem.
Posted by frazer in england on Mon Feb 04, 2008 at 03:51 AM
there was also someone called Alan Hookem, whose dad was called Alf Hookem.
my last name has the initials P.B., which ironicaly I am allergic to peanuts and peanut butter and all products with peanuts. Still, it is better then having the initials P.B.J.
Posted by exmortisfangirl on Sat Feb 09, 2008 at 09:24 AM
I remember reading an article in wired written by this guy named Charles C.man. Which I found funny that no one actually noticed and sent comments to wired about this guys name. He was writing about Splogs and how his book was mentioned on one.
Posted by exmortisfangirl on Sat Feb 09, 2008 at 09:29 AM
My last name is Boese and we pronounce it "Bays". I have said all my life that it's being pronounced incorrectly, but no one wants to believe me. Oh, well. I'll marry soon and be able to change my name anyways.
Posted by M. Boese in Tucson, AZ on Fri Feb 15, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Seymore pussy
Posted by Matthew in Rhyl on Fri Feb 22, 2008 at 05:45 AM
My last name is Doolittle so i get a lot of Dr. Dolittle jokes (even though i spell mine differently than the movie). Also, my friends mom knows a woman who's last name is Butts. She named her kids Harry and Mary.
Posted by Katie in MI on Sat Apr 26, 2008 at 08:37 AM
My father was indeed named Speedy Nutz. His name was intended to be Robert but his delivery at birth came quickly, hence the name Speedy. He and his brother Jim were both dentists in the San Diego area but there is no truth to the rumor that there was another brother in the family named Fuzzy.
Posted by James Nutz on Thu May 01, 2008 at 11:13 AM
I had a teacher at school, Mr Slaughter. At another school, Mr. Butcher.
But the "best" name i enountered was when I was part of the team maintaining the electoral record at my local council - Dick Whacker. Again, wouldn't he use Richard?
I have also heard, although this may be just a story, of parents who cursed their son with the name of Hugh G. Rection.
Posted by Dale Irwin in Waiheke Island, New Zealand on Thu May 29, 2008 at 08:18 PM
But the "best" name i enountered was when I was part of the team maintaining the electoral record at my local council - Dick Whacker. Again, wouldn't he use Richard?
I have also heard, although this may be just a story, of parents who cursed their son with the name of Hugh G. Rection.
That Dr. Speedy Nutz from Chula Vista is my grandfather. I was named after him. My name is in fact Speedy Nutz.
Posted by Speedy Nutz on Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 11:26 AM
I knew a girl in middle school whos last name was pronounced Beg-a-vitch. but the teachers would never write it for some reason.
Posted by Jeff in kentucky on Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 04:44 PM
There were football players in the world cup with the names of...
Bossio, Neto, De Harder, Grip, Wolff, Rough, Pardon, Angel, Van Heel, Popov (pop off), Robotti, Perfumo, Titchy, Jelinek (indeed), Chumpitaz, Bats, Springett, Boy, Junior, Costly, Oh, Rats and Gu Sang Bum.
Posted by A. Nonymous in Ireland on Thu Jul 10, 2008 at 10:10 AM
Bossio, Neto, De Harder, Grip, Wolff, Rough, Pardon, Angel, Van Heel, Popov (pop off), Robotti, Perfumo, Titchy, Jelinek (indeed), Chumpitaz, Bats, Springett, Boy, Junior, Costly, Oh, Rats and Gu Sang Bum.
I had a middle school teacher named Harry "Burger", I don't remember the proper spelling of his last name, but it was basically hairy burger.
Posted by Jeff in Florida on Wed Aug 13, 2008 at 12:47 PM
double phallic name: i used to work with a guy,whos name was peter johnson.
and mr. & mrs.pig named their baby daughter,iona
Posted by whiterabbit on Wed Oct 01, 2008 at 10:57 AM
and mr. & mrs.pig named their baby daughter,iona
As for aptonyms, where I used to work, the IT manager was named Matt Hacker. My former boss had two managers named Mr. Spring and Mr. Poole when she was a secretary at the water department.
Posted by Spartacus on Thu Oct 02, 2008 at 01:22 AM
We have dicussed the name Aaron Scott (S......) last name- which would make the child's initials A.S.S. -
While this has a small chance of provoking teasing during childhood, we both agree that it would be FUNNY to be able to initial things ASS.
When the teacher has students grade one anothers' papers - "pass your paper to your neighbor on the right, and put your initials on the paper you are grading' -- ASS.
When signing a mortgage (many initial spots) ASS ASS ASS ASS. Or a tax return ASS.
We will probably actually do this. We both feel that if it was our initials spelling ASS - we would make it benefit us and have a sense of humor about it.
Posted by gwebel in california USA on Sat Oct 18, 2008 at 09:07 PM
While this has a small chance of provoking teasing during childhood, we both agree that it would be FUNNY to be able to initial things ASS.
When the teacher has students grade one anothers' papers - "pass your paper to your neighbor on the right, and put your initials on the paper you are grading' -- ASS.
When signing a mortgage (many initial spots) ASS ASS ASS ASS. Or a tax return ASS.
We will probably actually do this. We both feel that if it was our initials spelling ASS - we would make it benefit us and have a sense of humor about it.
A neighbor's daughter went to high school with a girl named Asshole` (Pronounced Ash-olay). [What kind of people do that to their own kids?]
Posted by Bruce in Virginia on Sat Oct 25, 2008 at 07:50 AM
OK, here's mine:
I knew a girl who's stepfather's name was Dick Swift.
I had 2 music teachers, Mr. Horne and Mr. Piccolo.
We had a math teacher named Ophelia Dick (TRUE!)
I knew a cardiac surgeon named Dr. Bloodwell.
I knew a PA named M. Butkus.
And, my last name (growing up in NY) was FUCHS (pronounced fewks).
Posted by Lori in Orlando on Tue Oct 28, 2008 at 10:39 AM
I knew a girl who's stepfather's name was Dick Swift.
I had 2 music teachers, Mr. Horne and Mr. Piccolo.
We had a math teacher named Ophelia Dick (TRUE!)
I knew a cardiac surgeon named Dr. Bloodwell.
I knew a PA named M. Butkus.
And, my last name (growing up in NY) was FUCHS (pronounced fewks).
There was a boy in my 3rd grade class named Brent Sweeney.
I guess it was a lot more funny when I was 8.
And there was a couple that I graduated with.. Their names are Kristin Koch (coke) and Matt Bonar (bonner). Haha. I would have never even bothered if I were them.
And then there's my grandmother's name.. Marilyn Carolan.
Most of us Carolan's pronounce it "Care-oh-lin" but my grandma refuses to say anything but "Car-lin". I guess I don't blame her. [:
Posted by Jourdan Carolan in Iowa on Wed Dec 10, 2008 at 10:17 PM
I guess it was a lot more funny when I was 8.
And there was a couple that I graduated with.. Their names are Kristin Koch (coke) and Matt Bonar (bonner). Haha. I would have never even bothered if I were them.
And then there's my grandmother's name.. Marilyn Carolan.
Most of us Carolan's pronounce it "Care-oh-lin" but my grandma refuses to say anything but "Car-lin". I guess I don't blame her. [:
I know a couple of gotta laugh at people... Sandy Muff out of Vernon BC, Anita Dick out of Manitoba, Spider Mann- my future sons name haha, Justin Uras of Calgary, Unis Aichelle another future child name of family, Collen Gay from Calgary, Jack Horse- reason for this one comes from the saying--- If jack helped you of the horse would you help jack off the horse?, Ken Moore I don't know where you live!, Richard Begone, and Yu Mi Wee Fite who was in a newspaper article.
Posted by Brad in Calgary on Sun Jan 25, 2009 at 08:00 AM
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