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Volodymyr Palahniuk

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Fannie Cranium

Strange roads lead to today’s post. My better half viewed old clips of Milton Friedman, a Nobel laureate in Economics, on YouTube. Which made me think, why not Milton Friedman for the BoFN. Then I noticed when Friedman died. November … Continue reading →

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Salman Khan versus Salman Khan

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Fannie Cranium

We recently had a run on twins here at the BoFN. How about twined names. What’s in a name? A lot if your name is Salman Khan. If you Google Salman Khan, the first name to rise to the top … Continue reading →

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Break out the Trophies (or break them)–2nd Annual Outerbridge Horsey Awards

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Mark Sackler

“Awards do not pay the mortgage.”–Kevin Chamberlin I’m taking a poll.  All those who don’t agree with the above quote, send me $100.  Let’s prove it wrong. Now, let’s get down to business.  2014 may be over, but the awards season for … Continue reading →

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2013 Funny Names In Review: Introducing the Horsey Awards!

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Mark Sackler

“I don’t deserve this award.  But then I have arthritis and I don’t deserve that, either.”–Jack Benny Oscars…Emmys…Tonys…Pulitzers…who cares?  There is a new accolade that every up-and-coming celebrity can now aspire to, over and above anything else out there. Welcome … Continue reading →

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Oscars 2013 : Funny Names Galore at the Academy Awards

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Arto

Note: Fannie Cranium will make her long-awaited Funny Names Blog return (with a special musical number and a special introduction) on Wednesday. – Dave Sunday night, as you may have heard, marked the 85th Academy Awards ceremony, watched by many … Continue reading →

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