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Fannie’s Olympic Medalist List
Greetings funny names fans! I apologize for the brevity, I’m running up against some unexpected deadlines on the home front and I’m not as creative as Dave is under pressure. Now that the Olympics have come to a close, let’s … Continue reading
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Tagged funny name, funny names, funny names olympics, humor, sports
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Diego Hypólito and Danielle Hypólito: Bringing The Hype To The 2016 Rio Olympics
Welcome to the 2016 Rio Olympics edition of The Blog of Funny Names. Today we showcase siblings Diego and Daniele Hypólito, shown here, discussing the merits of having a hometown advantage this year in Brazil. Both are gymnasts, competing for the gold. A … Continue reading
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Tagged fun, funny, Gymnastics, olympics, Rio
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Dong Dong: A Chinese trampolinist we hope bounces to Rio
With the Summer Games about to heat up in Rio, the news will not stop. Dirty water. Dreaded disease. Potential terrorism. Representation from a certain nation disqualified for doping the last get-together. The committee for that nation appealing said disqualification … Continue reading
Taylor Harry Fritz–er, or is it Fritz Harry Taylor?
“Nobody beats Vitas Gerulaitis 17 times in a row.”–Vitas Gerulaitis when he finally beat Jimmy Connors after losing to him 16 straight times. Here at The Blog of Funny Names, we’ve always had a fascination with people who have two last … Continue reading
For 3 Laps, All the Drivers Chased Young Elliott
The NASCAR folks used to call his old man Wild Bill because of his fearlessness steering through right spaces. Later they called him Million Dollar Bill because he was so good beating everybody else to the finish line. But the … Continue reading
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Tagged Auto Racing, Bill Elliott, Chase Elliott, Daytona 500, nascar, Sprint Cup
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