Category Archives: funny names in comedy

PPAP with a PSA, from Pikotaro

Posted on April 6, 2020 by wdydfae

The Blog of Funny Names has been no stranger to the musical stylings of Pikotaro, whose inspired nonsense once swept the world as a viral sensation. Pikotaro returns now with some helpful guidance in these difficult times, and with a … Continue reading →

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From Fiste to Bombeck, the Grass is Always Greener over the Septic Tank

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Fannie Cranium

Imagine if you will, entering the world just before the Great Depression. Arriving in Ohio to a working-class family and starting school a year early because you could. Erma Fiste did just that. Writing humorous columns in junior high and … Continue reading →

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Hans Conreid

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Fannie Cranium

Welcome new readers! Sometimes I like to stretch the limits of funny name-ology like a two-sizes-to-small-1974-purple-polyester-pantsuit because someone with a name that is not so funny gives life to fictional characters who are. Have you ever wondered who was the … Continue reading →

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Pikotaro (PPAP)

Posted on September 4, 2017 by wdydfae

If we’re being charitable, we would say that Pikotaro has successfully wrapped up his 15 minutes of fame. Less charitably, Pikotaro has jumped the shark. But that’s not really right, because stage personas like Pikotaro’s are pretty much created to … Continue reading →

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Ding Dong, It’s Freek De Jonge

Posted on September 2, 2016 by kerbey

Hello, readers! Now that it’s September, we move from Olympic Games back to funny names. And the winner winner (chicken dinner) for Freaky Friday’s funny name is Freek de Jonge, the Dutch cabaret performer and writer. Yes, you heard right, folks! Freek it … Continue reading →

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