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Liquor Dealer · 04-26-2003, 08:20 AM

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,85200,00.html

I just noticed this article about the names celebrities are hanging on their children. If you think some of the things they do in public is totally inane - then look at what they have done to their own kids! Remember the song "A Boy Named Sue"? That was pretty calm when compared to the names they are sticking on these kids.

sixate · 04-26-2003, 08:27 AM

Most celebs are dumb and self absorbed so they want their kids to stand out cause they'd die if they weren't in the spotlight themselves. The sad thing is their kids will probably not have a normal life and when they grow up they'll be completely fucked in the head. Give your fucking kids a normal name. They'll get tortured if they ever go to a public school. Some of those names are just stupid as hell.

Johnny Rotten · 04-26-2003, 08:28 AM

"Speck Wildhorse"? Did Mellencamp win a large bet for that one?

phoenix1002 · 04-26-2003, 09:57 AM

This isn't a new trend... Frank Zappa named his kids "Moon Unit" and "Dweazle". I agree with sixate-they should give their kids normal names. Kids get harassed about normal names, so why give the other kids even more ammunition?

Looking at the article, some of the names they give seem fine to me... Carys, Ireland, and Lourdes are ok.. Carys actually seems like a nice name to me. I do tend to like some more unique names, or at least some different spellings for them (like Aerin, rather than Erin).

However, this:
"Beyond Jennifer and Jason, Madison and Montana: What to Name Your Baby Now, says offbeat names are just as important for today's celebrities as having a "fabulous wedding" or finding the "perfect Oscar dress.""

is just rediculous. Naming your child so the name is an 'accessory' is stupid. They're people, not the newest addition to your wardrobe.

BubblegumTeflon · 04-26-2003, 10:18 AM

Well none of them are named Butters so you have to give them some credit. I laugh every time I hear that name on south park, it's just so ridiculous.

Mad_Gecko · 04-26-2003, 10:40 AM

For most celebs I think the kids are just accessories. I mean with their "workload" how much quality time do they get to have with the children. Some are very good parents no doubt but a celebrity life style can't be good for the kids.
/gets off soapbox.

sierra2774 · 04-26-2003, 10:51 AM

I think they just want people to know that they can get away with anything they want, and choosing off the wall names for their poor children, it one way to do it.

Chris · 04-26-2003, 12:38 PM

As long as it's not inane drivel and is nice on the ears, it doesn't bother me any.

w3r7y · 04-27-2003, 12:08 AM

Diezel sounds badass.. but maybe too cherman..
hmm
shold be like
d1ez3l
thats badass.

eyeronic · 04-27-2003, 02:04 AM

My name is Inigo Montoya...

04-26-2003, 08:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Liquor Dealer Super Agitator Location: Just SW of Nowhere!!! In the good old US of A	What's in a name? http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,85200,00.html I just noticed this article about the names celebrities are hanging on their children. If you think some of the things they do in public is totally inane - then look at what they have done to their own kids! Remember the song "A Boy Named Sue"? That was pretty calm when compared to the names they are sticking on these kids. __________________ Life isn't always a bowl of cherries, sometimes it's more like a jar of Jalapenos --- what you say or do today might burn your ass tomorrow!!!

04-26-2003, 08:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
Johnny Rotten lost and found Location: Berkeley	"Speck Wildhorse"? Did Mellencamp win a large bet for that one? __________________ "The idea that money doesn't buy you happiness is a lie put about by the rich, to stop the poor from killing them." -- Michael Caine

04-26-2003, 09:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
phoenix1002 Psycho Location: lost	This isn't a new trend... Frank Zappa named his kids "Moon Unit" and "Dweazle". I agree with sixate-they should give their kids normal names. Kids get harassed about normal names, so why give the other kids even more ammunition? Looking at the article, some of the names they give seem fine to me... Carys, Ireland, and Lourdes are ok.. Carys actually seems like a nice name to me. I do tend to like some more unique names, or at least some different spellings for them (like Aerin, rather than Erin). However, this: "Beyond Jennifer and Jason, Madison and Montana: What to Name Your Baby Now, says offbeat names are just as important for today's celebrities as having a "fabulous wedding" or finding the "perfect Oscar dress."" is just rediculous. Naming your child so the name is an 'accessory' is stupid. They're people, not the newest addition to your wardrobe. __________________ I'd rather be climbing... I approach college much like a recovering alcoholic--one day at a time... Last edited by phoenix1002; 04-26-2003 at 10:03 AM..

04-26-2003, 10:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mad_Gecko Pro Libertate Location: City Gecko	For most celebs I think the kids are just accessories. I mean with their "workload" how much quality time do they get to have with the children. Some are very good parents no doubt but a celebrity life style can't be good for the kids. /gets off soapbox. __________________ [color=bright blue]W[/color]e Stick To Glass "If three of us travel together, I shall find two teachers." Confucious

04-26-2003, 10:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
sierra2774 Addict Location: Northeast Ohio	I think they just want people to know that they can get away with anything they want, and choosing off the wall names for their poor children, it one way to do it. __________________ "Every tomorrow brings new opportunities, challenges we must address...A chance to affirm all our wishes and dreams, to seek beauty and true happiness."

04-26-2003, 08:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
sixate Registered User Location: Somewhere in Ohio	Most celebs are dumb and self absorbed so they want their kids to stand out cause they'd die if they weren't in the spotlight themselves. The sad thing is their kids will probably not have a normal life and when they grow up they'll be completely fucked in the head. Give your fucking kids a normal name. They'll get tortured if they ever go to a public school. Some of those names are just stupid as hell.

04-26-2003, 10:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
BubblegumTeflon Insane	Well none of them are named Butters so you have to give them some credit. I laugh every time I hear that name on south park, it's just so ridiculous.

04-26-2003, 12:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chris Banned	As long as it's not inane drivel and is nice on the ears, it doesn't bother me any.

04-27-2003, 12:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
w3r7y Crazy Location: {c4n4d4}.,b1zn47ch	Diezel sounds badass.. but maybe too cherman.. hmm shold be like d1ez3l thats badass. __________________ "oderint dum metuant" -Caligura You say Tomato, I say Fuck you.

04-27-2003, 02:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
eyeronic I run E. Location: New York	My name is Inigo Montoya... __________________ I hold with those that favor fire.