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Title: People with odd names
Post by: Nick on March 25, 2008, 03:07:10 PM
We need to reinsure our house (obviously evil:) and we called a specialist brokers earlier."Ah you need to speak to Tracey," they said.Confidence was not inspired.

I called back. "Is Tracey there?" "Speaking," said a man with a baritone voice.

WTF is that all about that?

Oddly we share the same surname too! rubschin:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 25, 2008, 03:16:30 PM
Tracey Calamity?  eeek:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Nick on March 25, 2008, 03:17:39 PM
 cool20:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Uncle Mort on March 25, 2008, 03:58:55 PM
There was a piece in the paper today about unusal names and how they can influence other peoples perceptions of them.

Tracey isn't an odd name (except in this case) but it's not one I would consider buying financial products from. Now why is that?  rubschin:

Can't find anything on the internet though.
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Snoopy on March 25, 2008, 04:32:11 PM
There was a piece in the paper today about unusal names and how they can influence other peoples perceptions of them.

Tracey isn't an odd name (except in this case) but it's not one I would consider buying financial products from. Now why is that?  rubschin:

Can't find anything on the internet though.

But Unc ~ you live in Essex ..... every other girl there is called Tracey  ::)
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Uncle Mort on March 25, 2008, 04:45:52 PM
And the others are called Sharon.

 drumroll:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Snoopy on March 25, 2008, 04:51:39 PM
Mrs S#2 who hails from Upminster claims that Essex girls always come first .... has this been your experience?
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Nick on March 25, 2008, 04:56:20 PM
SUrely you would know Snoops rubschin:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Uncle Mort on March 25, 2008, 04:58:21 PM
Not sure how to answer that  rubschin:

My ex came from Shoebury, she always came first. And always had the last word.
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Nick on March 25, 2008, 05:29:35 PM
All wimmin always have the last word. Though not usually just one word, in my experience. evil:

And we have decided to trust Tracey who has calculated the rebuilding cost of our house at £2000 psm eeek:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Snoopy on March 25, 2008, 05:32:30 PM
Wimmin only have the last word in an argument because anything you say is the start of a new argument.
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Nick on March 25, 2008, 06:02:57 PM
Too true noooo:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: barmisspah? on March 26, 2008, 10:32:52 AM
Sorry can't let this past without having the last word smile:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 26, 2008, 10:35:21 AM
And why is that m'deae?  whistle:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Snoopy on March 26, 2008, 10:36:30 AM
Sorry can't let this past without having the last word smile:

 evil:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: barmisspah? on March 26, 2008, 10:38:47 AM
And why is that m'deae?  whistle:

'cos I'm a woman of course, did you not read what everybody has said previously ? we always have the last word !!!   ::)  lol: lol:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Barman on March 26, 2008, 10:39:54 AM
And why is that m'deae?  whistle:

'cos I'm a woman of course, did you not read what everybody has said previously ? we always have the last word !!!   ::)  lol: lol:
No you don't...  whistle:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: barmisspah? on March 26, 2008, 10:40:55 AM
And why is that m'deae?  whistle:

'cos I'm a woman of course, did you not read what everybody has said previously ? we always have the last word !!!   ::)  lol: lol:
No you don't...  whistle:

Oh yes we do
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 26, 2008, 10:41:53 AM
Oh goody, panto season already. whistle:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Barman on March 26, 2008, 10:42:13 AM
And why is that m'deae?  whistle:

'cos I'm a woman of course, did you not read what everybody has said previously ? we always have the last word !!!   ::)  lol: lol:
No you don't...  whistle:

Oh yes we do
Oh no you don't...  noooo:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Snoopy on March 26, 2008, 10:43:13 AM
Now look ~ Comic Opera I can stand but this is turning into a pantomime  ::)
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Barman on March 26, 2008, 10:44:43 AM
Now look ~ Comic Opera I can stand but this is turning into a pantomime  ::)
Oh no it isn't...  noooo:






 redface:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Snoopy on March 26, 2008, 10:45:30 AM
LOOK OUT BARMISSPAH ~ HE'S BEHIND YOU!
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Barman on March 26, 2008, 10:46:48 AM
LOOK OUT BARMISSPAH ~ HE'S BEHIND YOU!
point:

You couldn't resist could you?  noooo:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Snoopy on March 26, 2008, 10:47:11 AM
LOOK OUT BARMISSPAH ~ HE'S BEHIND YOU!
point:

You couldn't resist could you?  noooo:

 redface:

In fact


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Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: barmisspah? on March 26, 2008, 11:16:09 AM
LOOK OUT BARMISSPAH ~ HE'S BEHIND YOU!
point:

You couldn't resist could you?  noooo:

 redface:

In fact


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Awww I'm always a sucker for soulful eyes
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Barman on March 26, 2008, 11:17:04 AM
LOOK OUT BARMISSPAH ~ HE'S BEHIND YOU!
point:

You couldn't resist could you?  noooo:

 redface:

In fact


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Awww I'm always a sucker for soulful eyes
Hey, stop trying to get the last word in...  noooo:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Snoopy on March 26, 2008, 11:17:22 AM
LOOK OUT BARMISSPAH ~ HE'S BEHIND YOU!
point:

You couldn't resist could you?  noooo:

 redface:

In fact


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 eyes:
Awww I'm always a sucker for soulful eyes
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Barman on March 26, 2008, 11:18:19 AM
LOOK OUT BARMISSPAH ~ HE'S BEHIND YOU!
point:

You couldn't resist could you?  noooo:

 redface:

In fact


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 eyes:
Awww I'm always a sucker for soulful eyes
point:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Snoopy on March 26, 2008, 11:22:19 AM
P*ss orf you big bully or I'll get my mate Nick to send The Boys round.
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Barman on March 26, 2008, 11:26:45 AM
P*ss orf you big bully or I'll get my mate Nick to send The Boys round.
EEEEk!  scared2:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Snoopy on March 26, 2008, 11:27:23 AM
Hah! Knew that would get you worried.  lol:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: barmisspah? on March 26, 2008, 11:28:02 AM
P*ss orf you big bully or I'll get my mate Nick to send The Boys round.

Don't listen to him, he's only jealous.
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Barman on March 26, 2008, 11:32:10 AM
P*ss orf you big bully or I'll get my mate Nick to send The Boys round.

Don't listen to him, he's only jealous.
doh:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Landlady on March 26, 2008, 04:12:37 PM
I once knew someone who named their first son Logan - unusual but not too bad EXCEPT their surname was berry  ::)
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Snoopy on March 26, 2008, 04:16:59 PM
Hello LL ~ Long time, no see. Sorry 'bout the pong ... any chance of a bath later?

I once knew a guy whose parents, a Mr and Mrs Hicken, had called him Christopher and at school one poor lad by name of Woodcock was known to one and all (masters included) as Oakhampton ~ but I went to that sort of school. (BM will explain if necessary)
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 26, 2008, 04:19:56 PM
I once knew a poor lass who's parents had called her Theresa. Normally not a problem, but her surname was Green.  point:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Landlady on March 26, 2008, 04:24:05 PM
Hello LL ~ Long time, no see. Sorry 'bout the pong ... any chance of a bath later?

I once knew a guy whose parents, a Mr and Mrs Hicken, had called him Christopher and at school one poor lad by name of Woodcock was known to one and all (masters included) as Oakhampton ~ but I went to that sort of school. (BM will explain if necessary)

I'm popping in the shower later - so bring your rubber ducky my love and I'll give you a back wash  razz:
Don't understand the name things but I'll ask BM to explain
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Landlady on March 26, 2008, 04:25:24 PM
I once knew a poor lass who's parents had called her Theresa. Normally not a problem, but her surname was Green.  point:

Now this is VITAL information - daughter's future married name is Green, how spooky is that.
But as I also don't understand why Theresa Green is rude or stupid I'll have to ask BM again  ::)
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Barman on March 26, 2008, 04:26:04 PM
I once knew a poor lass who's parents had called her Theresa. Normally not a problem, but her surname was Green.  point:

Now this is VITAL information - daughter's future married name is Green, how spooky is that.
But as I also don't understand why Theresa Green is rude or stupid I'll have to ask BM again  ::)
doh:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Snoopy on March 26, 2008, 04:36:16 PM
Trees are green.
C. Hicken
Woodcock = Oakhampton. Oak as in wood and Hampton as in Hampton Wick. (an alternative was Pinocchio)


Honestly I think all that sun and BM have addled your brain today ..... or were you always innocent?
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Barman on March 26, 2008, 04:43:21 PM
Trees are green.
C. Hicken
Woodcock = Oakhampton. Oak as in wood and Hampton as in Hampton Wick. (an alternative was Pinocchio)


Honestly I think all that sun and BM have addled your brain today ..... or were you always innocent?
Innocent???

 happy001
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 26, 2008, 06:30:50 PM
Honestly I think all that sun and BM have addled your brain today ..... or were you always innocent?

Up until she was exposed to Baldymort I'm guessing extremely innocent.  whistle:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Snoopy on March 26, 2008, 06:31:30 PM
Pure as the driven snow I should guess.
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 26, 2008, 06:33:17 PM
Pure as the driven snow I should guess.

Just drifted some after Baldymort.  point:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Snoopy on March 26, 2008, 06:34:44 PM
Why am I sitting here feeding you lines like that?  ::)
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Just One More on March 26, 2008, 07:32:36 PM
Hello LL ~ Long time, no see. Sorry 'bout the pong ... any chance of a bath later?

I once knew a guy whose parents, a Mr and Mrs Hicken, had called him Christopher and at school one poor lad by name of Woodcock was known to one and all (masters included) as Oakhampton ~ but I went to that sort of school. (BM will explain if necessary)

We had a Bill Woodcock use to come into the office where I worked in the early 80's. My colleague always use to pipe up, here comes timber-dick

Many moons ago, Mrs JOM use to have a manager called Richard Head
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Nick on March 26, 2008, 08:42:47 PM
I once worked for an ALice Slack eeek:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Landlady on March 27, 2008, 08:30:43 AM
Pure as the driven snow I should guess.

Just drifted some after Baldymort.  point:

Could have been described in my youth as pure as newly fallen snow  cry: now after eons of exposure to BM influences no more 'slush' like - or is that just my brain  sad24:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 27, 2008, 07:38:18 PM
Could have been described in my youth as pure as newly fallen snow  cry: now after eons of exposure to BM influences no more 'slush' like - or is that just my brain  sad24:

If only half of the stories about Baldy's special recipie home brew are true then odds are it will be the grey matter thats gone a little slushy I'm afraid  happy100
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: ice and a slice on March 27, 2008, 08:13:17 PM
Richard Head.  He was quite high up in the advertising world. whistle:

No really that is what he was (is?) called.
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Landlady on March 28, 2008, 07:59:55 AM
Richard Head.  He was quite high up in the advertising world. whistle:

No really that is what he was (is?) called.

Similar to Richard Sole - loved it when he was tannoyed for a telephone call as the switchboard operators (using one of those big plug and play types) called him as follows:-

''Telephone call for Mr. Sole - Mr. R. Sole please contact the switchboard''

It's true - it really really is !
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on March 28, 2008, 01:34:44 PM
That's rather like the classic I was told about by a friend who used to work for one of the big supermarkets.

One day, they had a phone call - not realising it was hoax, the girl on the customer service desk made the following broadcast announcement to the whole store:


We have a small child lost in the store. His name is Michael Hunt, so, if anyone sees Mike Hunt, would they please come to Customer Services and ask for ****** ****!


Many eyebrows were, apparently, raised.
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Landlady on March 28, 2008, 01:36:27 PM
That's rather like the classic I was told about by a friend who used to work for one of the big supermarkets.

One day, they had a phone call - not realising it was hoax, the girl on the customer service desk made the following broadcast announcement to the whole store:


We have a small child lost in the store. His name is Michael Hunt, so, if anyone sees Mike Hunt, would they please come to Customer Services and ask for ****** ****!


Many eyebrows were, apparently, raised.

After reading it a few times the penny finally dropped  shocked003
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: Nick on March 28, 2008, 01:51:11 PM
 noooo:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: grumpyoldsoldier on March 29, 2008, 03:38:31 PM
My best mate at school had a really horrible name, Colin Bollacks, he had the mickey taken out of him for years until he changed it by deed poll to Andrew whistle:
Title: Re: People with odd names
Post by: TG on March 29, 2008, 03:42:00 PM
My best mate at school had a really horrible name, Colin Bollacks, he had the mickey taken out of him for years until he changed it by deed poll to Andrew whistle:

 lol: