Tag Archives: politics

Ro Lady Lala Mara, First Lady of Fiji

Posted on February 10, 2019 by

Warmest winter greetings to you, BOFN readers! Today’s interesting name offers a plethora o’ vowels, reminiscent of a Hawaiian-themed Bing Crosby Christmas song. Join me as we shine a light Ro Lady Lala Mara, the wife of modern Fiji’s founding … Continue reading →

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Grover “Ugly Honest” Cleveland

Posted on February 9, 2016 by

What happens when Sesame Street meets Betty White? You get, Grover Cleveland. One tough cookie. Stephen Grover Cleveland, mentioned twice on this esteemed blog, here and here, a native son of New York. He served as Governor of New York, … Continue reading →

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Mayor Maximus Mighty-Dog Mueller II & His Powerful Friends

Posted on December 30, 2015 by

On a recent visit to the lovely mountain town of Idyllwild, CA, I came to a delightful discovery about the identity of the town’s mayor. He was identified in a flyer as the friendly sounding Mayor Max. Turns out the mayor … Continue reading →

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Benjamin Disraeli, an Unlikely Love Story

Posted on September 22, 2015 by

Let’s distract ourselves then with a story about a widow. The year is 1838 in London, England. Mary Anne Lewis, a plain woman, who often scandalized people with her uninhibited comments, ditsy remarks, outlandish furniture, and bizarre clothing choices. Her … Continue reading →

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Long Welsh Town Names, Harry Funmaker, and Robert Blaha in Funny Names in the News 111!

Posted on September 11, 2015 by

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 →

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