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Gilbert K. Chesterton
“I’m in good shape. That shape is round.” This lovely quote comes from author Jarod Kintz, and it’s one that today’s profilee, Mr. Gilbert Chesterton would have appreciated. Better known as G.K Chesterton, he was one of the more famous … Continue reading
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Tagged Author, England, funny name, george bernard shaw, humor, paradox, philosophy
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Long Welsh Town Names, Harry Funmaker, and Robert Blaha in Funny Names in the News 111!
Here we come, Friday people! It’s another star-studded edition of Funny Names in the News. To tell the truth, there was a bit of a concern about this post hitting the airwaves at all, with med school back in full … Continue reading
Peaches Honeyblossom Geldof and Family–Methinks the Lady Doth Protest Too Much
“I hate ridiculous names; my weird name has haunted me all my life.”–Peaches Geldof Peaches Honeyblossom Geldof, (March 13, 1989–) is a British Journalist, model and TV host. She may also be the one and only personage ever honored on … Continue reading
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Tagged britain, England, entertainment, humor, humour, movies, television, tv
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Danbert Nobacon
Welcome dear readers! Last Friday, when I announced the tragic news that everyone’s favorite funny-named band, Chumbawumba, had broken up, I promised that I’d be back on Monday with a post about a very special individual – none other than … Continue reading
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Tagged chumbawumba, England, entertainment, funny names, history, humor, humour, music
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Fearne Cotton
If you’re anything like the authors of this blog, you know that sometimes an amusing or unusual name just grabs you. That was the case with me and Fearne Cotton – the name of a famous British TV presenter who … Continue reading