The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #11970   Message #1388980
Posted By: Cool Beans
26-Jan-05 - 10:39 AM
Thread Name: Are silly names an impediment?
Subject: RE: Are silly names an impediment?
There was a Royal Paine in Providence RI and he had the temerity to name his son Royal Paine Jr. I can attest to having seen their names in the Providence telephone book.
A teacher friend had an exchange student from the Philippines named Jose Cobangbang. To this day, I sing "Makin' Whoopee" substituting "Jose Cobangbang" for all the words. When you get to the bridge, sing "Jose, Jose Cobangbang. Jose Co-bang-bang-bang." Guaranteed to brighten your day.