Author Archives: kerbey

Ro Lady Lala Mara, First Lady of Fiji

Posted on February 10, 2019 by kerbey

Warmest winter greetings to you, BOFN readers! Today’s interesting name offers a plethora o’ vowels, reminiscent of a Hawaiian-themed Bing Crosby Christmas song. Join me as we shine a light Ro Lady Lala Mara, the wife of modern Fiji’s founding … Continue reading →

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Milano Collection AT: Pepperidge Farm Remembers

Posted on August 28, 2018 by kerbey

That open palm belongs to Japanese wrestler Akihito Sawafuji (aka Akihito Terui), better known by his ring name Milano Collection A.T. Today the Blog of Funny Name salutes him! For many of us, “Milano” reminds us of an indulgent dessert cookie. … Continue reading →

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Oh, Snap, Osip

Posted on January 5, 2018 by kerbey

Alone I stare into the frost’s white face.   On New Year’s Eve, I looked into the sky, and white flakes fell. Never had such a thing happened in all of my NYE’s. The dogs’ water bowls turned to blocks of … Continue reading →

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Rave For Dave, Part Deux

Posted on August 8, 2017 by kerbey

Hello, dear readers! Kerbey here. Today we continue our Rave for Dave Campaign, as we sing the praises of our fearless Blog of Funny Names leader. In yesterday’s post, Fannie updated us on his health issue, and ways we can … Continue reading →

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Vassilis Tsitsanis, Master Of Bouzouki (Or Long-Necked Plucked Lute)

Posted on May 23, 2017 by kerbey

Happy Spring, dear readers, and καλως ΗΡΘΑΤΕ (kalos IRTHATE) to you! That’s Greek for welcome and entirely fitting for today’s funny-named Greek bouzouki player, Vassilis Tsitsanis.  Born and died on the same day of January 18th (1915 – 1984), Tsitsanis was a … Continue reading →

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