Tag Archives: culture

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

Posted on May 23, 2017 by

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 →

Posted in funny names in music, humor | Tagged , , , | 14 Comments

Milana Vayntrub–who?

Posted on May 19, 2015 by

“Apparently, we love our cell phones but hate everyone else’s”-Joe Bob Briggs Milana Aleksandrovna Vayntrub (b. March 8, 1987,  Tashkent, Uzbekistan) is an American actress whom you may not have heard of,  but you have probably seen.   She plays … Continue reading →

Posted in funny names in sports, funny names in tv | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 21 Comments

From the Archives of Early Television: Howdy Doody and Winky Dink

Posted on October 28, 2014 by

Buffalo Bob: “What time is it?” Peanut Gallery: “It’s Howdy Doody Time!” My age is showing, but what the %#@.  If you’re an American baby boomer the name Howdy Doody (1947-1960) is synonymous with seminal children’s television–perhaps the most recognized name … Continue reading →

Posted in funny names in tv | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Ova, Ova, Ova: Funny Names at the U.S. Open

Posted on September 2, 2014 by

“It’s true I always try to be as seductive as possible, but I wouldn’t be here if I couldn’t play tennis.”–Anna Kournikova Rybarikova…Rodionova…Cepelova…Strycova…Pronkova…to the uninitiated these names may sound like they came straight from the roster of the Moscow Ballet.   In fact, … Continue reading →

Posted in funny names in sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

From the Annals of American Political History: Harry Baals and Wankard Pooser.

Posted on July 29, 2014 by

“I saw a snake having sex with a vulture and, I thought, it’s just business as usual in Washington, DC.”–Jarod Kintz There may be plenty of snakes and vultures in Washington, DC,  but when it comes to flat out, upfront … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 14 Comments