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hotrod4
07-Sep-08, 14:39
While reading the Sunday Mail came a cross an article that mentioned people getting ripped off on their mobile contract. One of the unfortunate gentlemen was named Mr Bartholomew Simpson!!! I bet he gets stick everyday for that one!! ;)

Nibbler
07-Sep-08, 14:44
Good one Hotrod4

Took me a mo tho - was thinking why???? Then the penny dropped - doh :roll:

justine
07-Sep-08, 14:52
There was a guy in either America or England not sure, but he was stopped by the police for a minor traffic offence and ended up being taken to the police station so they could verify his name.

after many times of asking i believe they finally accepted what he was telling them.
His name is Mr Donald Duck:D

hotrod4
07-Sep-08, 14:57
Also remember o guy from a few years ago who came from skye. We all know alot of Islanders have the surname Mcleod or Macdonald. This poor unfortunate chaps surname was Macdonald first name Ronald!!! ;)

arana negra
07-Sep-08, 15:04
Also remember o guy from a few years ago who came from skye. We all know alot of Islanders have the surname Mcleod or Macdonald. This poor unfortunate chaps surname was Macdonald first name Ronald!!! ;)


ARGHHH I was married to a chap with same name!

justine
07-Sep-08, 15:06
This is a real guy with a real name..These are his own words.

Quote
"Gay Richardson, West Anstey
I have great problems with my name - for some 20 years since it became the accepted name for a male homosexual I can't introduce myself as "Hello I'm Gay" without a smirk. I often have serious problems with sending or receiving e-mails as they are blocked by a spam filter which obviously has decided that I am writing something undesirable."

pat
07-Sep-08, 15:13
donald duck used to be a GP on the west coast - think it was Mallaig - he had his name before cartoon character.

Rheghead
07-Sep-08, 15:30
ARGHHH I was married to a chap with same name!

Ah, but did he have time for you?

Kevin Milkins
07-Sep-08, 17:01
I have milked cows for a lot of my working life :~( and have heard all the jokes:lol::confused

Amy-Winehouse
07-Sep-08, 17:25
Anyone had the pleasure of working with a Mr Richard Head???

Melancholy Man
07-Sep-08, 17:36
Let's not forget the Orcadian variation of Thwaite.


There was a guy in either America or England not sure, but he was stopped by the police for a minor traffic offence and ended up being taken to the police station so they could verify his name.

after many times of asking i believe they finally accepted what he was telling them.
His name is Mr Donald Duck:D

Could that have been the GP from the West-Coast? Last time I checked, he was still alive (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4105265.stm).

northener
07-Sep-08, 19:55
There's a Funeral Directors' in Blackpool called Box Brothers......

Sapphire2803
07-Sep-08, 19:58
I know a chap who used to DJ in Portsmouth, his name is Richard Head, thankfully everyone calls him Rich.
I also know a guy called Mike Hunt. :lol:
My son went to school with a kid called Joe King.

Some parents should be shot :lol:

Mik.M.
07-Sep-08, 20:02
I know a chap who used to DJ in Portsmouth, his name is Richard Head, thankfully everyone calls him Rich.
I also know a guy called Mike Hunt. :lol:
My son went to school with a kid called Joe King.

Some parents should be shot :lol
I had an Area Director called Mike Hunt when I worked for Harcros down south,he made sure he was addressed as Michael Hunt. Some people have no sense of humour!!

Lumberjack
07-Sep-08, 23:44
I remember, a few years ago, on Have I Got News For You, they extracted some amusement from an unfortunate bloke from New Zealand with the name Michael Ichyanus.

Now, how you wish to pronounce his surname, I will leave to your discretion.

2little2late
07-Sep-08, 23:50
Wonder if Samantha Janus, (the actress who place Ronnie Mitchell in Eastenders) has a brother called Hugh. [lol]

tigger2u
08-Sep-08, 00:33
I know a Meno Singh.


Ona simular note though, there was a house near me that wouldnt sell for ages. But is it any wonder when you hear the glasgow accent saying the house address id 1(wan) kerr place [lol]

router
08-Sep-08, 02:04
guy from my home town got caught by police speeding down a road weaving about,it was found he had a few he was asked for his name,
'James Bond 'he replied.
he had no ID on him so they stuck him in a cell before going to his home and speaking to his oh.
this was his name!

TBH
08-Sep-08, 02:19
I P Freely was a real person believe it or not.

Kevin Milkins
08-Sep-08, 02:25
Anyone had the pleasure of working with a Mr Richard Head???

Yes I have.
He is a potatoe merchant from Alverly near Kidderminster:D and to make things even better , He has a brother named Bill.:lol: and I am not jokeing

Kevin Milkins
08-Sep-08, 02:48
Sorry folks ,I got it wrong.
It was Bill and Tony.:confused
W F Heads & Sons. Potato Merchants (http://uk.wrs.yahoo.com/_ylt=A1f4cfQ5g8RIxBQAEa9LBQx.;_ylu=X3oDMTE1M2xpN2k 2BHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMQRjb2xvA2lyZAR2dGlkA1VLMDI2NF8yN jQ-/SIG=11g49od8n/EXP=1220924601/**http%3A//heads-potatoes.co.uk/)

kriklah
08-Sep-08, 07:53
feel sorry for the poor boy whos parents, Mr & Mrs Peacock named their son Drew, true story that, was in the news.

and my sister had a teacher called Richard Head

Lolabelle
08-Sep-08, 13:19
Anyone had the pleasure of working with a Mr Richard Head???

We truly do have a Dr Richard Head in Australia's CSIRO!!!!

And I went to school with a girl called Theresa Greene, I kid you not!:Razz

Amy-Winehouse
08-Sep-08, 13:35
Mick Nutter that ran Hagars bar in Wick, well his kids were named Adam Nutter & Theresa Nutter :)

mccaugm
08-Sep-08, 13:36
donald duck used to be a GP on the west coast - think it was Mallaig - he had his name before cartoon character.

His son also became the local doctor and was also Dr Donald Duck. An appropriate name for a "Quack".:Razz

telfordstar
08-Sep-08, 14:28
I P Freely was a real person believe it or not.


No way, now reading that made me laugh:lol:

Rheghead
08-Sep-08, 15:06
My cousin is called Jade Green.:eek:

AfternoonDelight
08-Sep-08, 15:13
There are a couple in Canada - Mr and Mrs House, who had two lovely children - the girl was called Wendy and the son was called Maxwell...

:lol:

True story...

George Brims
09-Sep-08, 01:35
I worked with an electronics engineer named Sparks.

And at the same place, a Dr Hills, whose wife was called Beverley.

And a mechanical engineer called Case, first name Justin.

honey
09-Sep-08, 08:57
Mick Nutter that ran Hagars bar in Wick, well his kids were named Adam Nutter & Theresa Nutter :)


:lol: You beat me to it. I used to work with Adam, and he would complain about the trouble filling in forms, or ordering stuff on the phone cause people didnt beleive that was his name! :lol:

johno
09-Sep-08, 14:01
donald duck used to be a GP on the west coast - think it was Mallaig - he had his name before cartoon character.
spot on. i used to deliver hospital letter,s to raigmore for him.
ha called his son donald also. guess he was a quack.

joxville
09-Sep-08, 15:06
Years ago when I worked in RAE Farnborough I was asked to deliver some equipment to the medical centre, for attention of Dr Death. I thought someone was taking the 'p' so didn't bother going. Later, when I was told I had to go, I found out the name was pronounced De 'ath. :)

Iffy
09-Sep-08, 15:18
Yes I have.
He is a potatoe merchant from Alverly near Kidderminster:D and to make things even better , He has a brother named Bill.:lol: and I am not jokeing

No, you're right, YOU are Kevin Milkins - NOT Joe King:lol:

Iffy
09-Sep-08, 15:28
Yes I have.
He is a potatoe merchant from Alverly near Kidderminster:D and to make things even better , He has a brother named Bill.:lol: and I am not jokeing

No, you're right, YOU are Kevin Milkins, NOT Joe King !!!:lol:

Iffy
09-Sep-08, 15:30
Hey sorry people

Haven't quite got the hang of this infernal machine yet !!!!!!!!:roll:

scorrie
09-Sep-08, 15:51
I remember, a few years ago, on Have I Got News For You, they extracted some amusement from an unfortunate bloke from New Zealand with the name Michael Ichyanus.

Now, how you wish to pronounce his surname, I will leave to your discretion.

After years of attending to his "condition" with an extended digit, did he change his name to Ivor Brown-Gussett?

scorrie
09-Sep-08, 16:04
20 odd years ago there was a jump jockey with an eye-catching moniker. He now works in horse sales and has his own website:-

Sadly the auto censor won't allow a link to his website. So here is another one where he is mentioned:-

http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-84890558.html

He was tactfully referred to by commentators of the day as "B'stad", just like the New Statesman character Alan.

hotrod4
09-Sep-08, 16:09
20 odd years ago there was a jump jockey with an eye-catching moniker. He now works in horse sales and has his own website:-

http://www.malcolm#####################.com/

He was tactfully referred to as B'stad just like the New Statesman character Alan.

Seems we cant view? Must be a naughty word or in there ;)

scorrie
09-Sep-08, 16:14
Seems we cant view? Must be a naughty word or in there ;)

Nah, just wishful thinking on your part ;)

hotrod4
09-Sep-08, 16:21
Nah, just wishful thinking on your part ;)

Nothing wishful here,just wondering what was behind the masking,but will check out the link.(Hope i wont be offended;))

Sapphire2803
09-Sep-08, 16:36
You can view it

Here (http://tinyurl.com/5gguak)

Tilter
09-Sep-08, 16:39
I used to work with a Mr Richard Fiddler.

My daughter had a teacher whose name I'd get suspended from the Org for probably. He was American (of German extraction) and in German I suppose it would be pronounced "Vanker" but since he was American he pronounced it with a W. He would phone me and say "Dr. W___________ here" and I could never stop sniggering.

I went to school with a Hazel Wood.

Kevin Milkins
09-Sep-08, 16:47
Hey sorry people

Haven't quite got the hang of this infernal machine yet !!!!!!!!:roll:

Now that your hooked Iffy , you will make the time to practise.lol:lol:

Solitare is done for .;)

hotrod4
09-Sep-08, 17:16
20 odd years ago there was a jump jockey with an eye-catching moniker. He now works in horse sales and has his own website:-

Sadly the auto censor won't allow a link to his website. So here is another one where he is mentioned:-

http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-84890558.html

He was tactfully referred to by commentators of the day as "B'stad", just like the New Statesman character Alan.

What were his parents thinking giving him that name!!!

hotrod4
09-Sep-08, 17:18
Does Ian Botham have an Alexander or Sandy in his family hope not sounds painful ;)

joxville
09-Sep-08, 17:43
20 odd years ago there was a jump jockey with an eye-catching moniker. He now works in horse sales and has his own website:-

Sadly the auto censor won't allow a link to his website. So here is another one where he is mentioned:-

http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-84890558.html

He was tactfully referred to by commentators of the day as "B'stad", just like the New Statesman character Alan.

You've reminded me of some more who worked in RAE Farnborough. There was a gent also with same name as you mentioned although his was pronounced as you would expect it to be, and a Mr Christmas.

porshiepoo
09-Sep-08, 18:01
A member of my family many years ago was called Fanny Hooker :eek:

unicorn
09-Sep-08, 18:17
I had a few odd ones from call centre days. Miss Thelma Fani, Mr Nasty B you can fill that blank, Mr I Mahboob

Kevin Milkins
09-Sep-08, 19:48
A member of my family many years ago was called Fanny Hooker :eek:

I bet she got into a right flap when people called her that. :D

scorrie
09-Sep-08, 20:48
Good film, didn't realise the author until slightly later:-

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i237/scorrie57/fried.jpg

scorrie
09-Sep-08, 20:54
What were his parents thinking giving him that name!!!

I assume he inherited his father's surname, just like everyone else!!

Unless I am missing the point here and "Malcolm" is a really hilarious name?

Touche!!

TBH
09-Sep-08, 20:58
No way, now reading that made me laugh:lol:
Here's another:
Les Plack the dentist:
http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2000/02/34112

twiglet
09-Sep-08, 21:10
I worked in the health service for a while. We had a large Chinese community who gave their children less than traditional names. I met a Snow White who's brother was called Ayrton Senna. Elsewhere I've also met an Anesthesia, Phantom and a Rogue Furlong. A common name in the Chinese community is a F swear word followed by You. Imagine having that as a name and being pulled over by the police.

My English teacher was called Mrs Brolly and I worked with A Bridge.

At college there was a change of faculty head. Mr Hand was taking over from Mr Head as of........ how we laughed at that memo!

Saveman
10-Sep-08, 09:58
My sister knew someone called Tamara Knight

evelyn
09-Oct-08, 23:45
There was a Sister Coil who was a in charge of the maternity ward I worked in!! She had no kids herself!!
evelyn

Melancholy Man
09-Oct-08, 23:49
20 odd years ago there was a jump jockey with an eye-catching moniker. He now works in horse sales and has his own website:-

Sadly the auto censor won't allow a link to his website. So here is another one where he is mentioned:-

http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-84890558.html

He was tactfully referred to by commentators of the day as "B'stad", just like the New Statesman character Alan.

Similar to Fitz-, then. I wonder if his father was called Dean Freedman.

Kenn
10-Oct-08, 10:13
Had an elderly customer called Mr Shufflebottam at one place I worked.

Fluff
10-Oct-08, 10:47
We had an 11 year old girl at work last week called Holly Potter. We always get a sweet girl in about this time of year too called Holly Christmas.

Gizmo
10-Oct-08, 11:56
Front page of todays Groat is a picture of a top Scottish chef who prepared food at the 'Taste Of Caithness & Sutherland' event in Mackays Hotel....his name is Tom Kitchin :lol: you couldnt make it up :D

golach
10-Oct-08, 14:13
Front page of todays Groat is a picture of a top Scottish chef who prepared food at the 'Taste Of Caithness & Sutherland' event in Mackays Hotel....his name is Tom Kitchin :lol: you couldnt make it up :D
He is a famous chef


http://www.rampantscotland.com/besteating/best_eating_dev_kitchin.htm

JAWS
11-Oct-08, 23:16
I know some parents really need treatment. One of my teachers at school was D I Morgan. No prizes for his nickname.

I came across one unfortunate soul with the surname, Kermode. Strangely enough when he got married he changed his name to Smythe. I still wonder what caused him to suddenly decide to do that.

Tristan
12-Oct-08, 08:22
Lets not forget poor old Richard Head - I was going to say he had a hard time at school but thought better of it.

Ricco
12-Oct-08, 10:39
I once taught a lad whose parents shoudl have been locked away. Their suname was Ling and they called the poor lad Karl! :confused