Category Archives: Funny Names In The News

Our weekly Friday feature, written by Arto and Dave, and occasionally Liz and Amb.

FNitN Pickin’: Is It Dave or Is It Arto?

Posted on December 26, 2018 by

We miss Dave and Arto’s inimitable comic zing, so we’re going to dive into the archives and relive some of those magical moments. I remember getting to the point where I could tell Dave and Arto apart without seeing the … Continue reading →

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Diego Hypólito and Danielle Hypólito: Bringing The Hype To The 2016 Rio Olympics

Posted on August 4, 2016 by

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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Funny Names in the News vol. 116 with Rainy Dingle and Tasty Lasagna

Posted on January 29, 2016 by

Happy Friday! It’s time again to go over the newspapers again and dig out the week’s very best names. First, we pop over to Italy, where a big soccer match between Inter Milan and Carpi had a dramatic ending. Inter was … Continue reading →

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Crickety stuff and Sheila Butt and Drug Dealing Folks in Funy Names in the News 113

Posted on October 16, 2015 by

Okily dokily folkily! Here we are, bringin’ ya all the Funny Named News that’s fit to… print? Publish? Blog? Blog is still a weird word, even after becoming all ubiquitous and stuff. If we ever start a “Funny Digital Platforms … Continue reading →

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Funny Names in the News – Now With Corporate Sponsors and a U.S. Open Update

Posted on June 19, 2015 by

Our resident sports expert Mark has informed me that the U.S. Open golf tournament is under way again. The Open, described by Wikipedia as being notable for its “pinched fairways” and “undulating greens” (golf seems to invite some poetry in … Continue reading →

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