Editing 1011: Baby Names
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− | + | The punchline for this one is in the title text as Renesmee is the name of {{w|Renesmee_Cullen#Renesmee_Cullen|Renesmee Cullen}}, who is the baby born in the book and movie {{w|Breaking Dawn}} to parents Edward and Bella. Edward and Bella get "Renesmee" from an amalgamation of the names of Bella's mother, Renée, and Edward's adoptive mother, Esme. | |
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+ | [[Randall]]'s point above stands. All those names are terrible, but (arguably) not nearly as terrible as the name Renesmee. | ||
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+ | A further analysis on baby names are presented by Randall at his Blag (Blog) here: [http://blog.xkcd.com/2014/01/31/the-baby-name-wizard/ The Baby Name Wizard]. | ||
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* Ponzi - An Italian surname, most often associated with "{{w|Ponzi scheme}}". | * Ponzi - An Italian surname, most often associated with "{{w|Ponzi scheme}}". | ||
* Eeemily - A corruption of "Emily". May also be a marketing plug for the {{w|Asus Eee}} brand. | * Eeemily - A corruption of "Emily". May also be a marketing plug for the {{w|Asus Eee}} brand. | ||
− | * Fire Fire - Even a single "Fire" would be odd as a name, at least in the American dialects. It would also not be a good idea to call your child's name in a crowded place | + | * Fire Fire - Even a single "Fire" would be odd as a name, at least in the American dialects. It would also not be a good idea to call your child's name in a crowded place. |
− | * Chipotla - | + | * Chipotla - Could be a reference to the {{w|Chipotle|chipotle}} chili or the popular {{w|Chipotle Mexican Grill}} restaurant chain. |
− | * Astamouthe - Could be pronounced " | + | * Astamouthe - Could be pronounced "Ass to mouth". |
* Eggsperm - A child is conceived by combining an egg and a sperm, this child's name is conceived by combining the names of the two things. | * Eggsperm - A child is conceived by combining an egg and a sperm, this child's name is conceived by combining the names of the two things. | ||
− | * [sound of record scratch] - This cannot be spelled or reliably pronounced | + | * [sound of record scratch] - This cannot be spelled or reliably pronounced. |
− | * Parsley - {{w|Parsley}} is | + | * Parsley - {{w|Parsley}} is a herb and is not commonly used as a name unlike other herbs like {{w|Rosemary}} and {{w|Sage}}. |
− | * Hot'n'Juicy Ann - "Ann" is a normal name. Prefacing it with the sexual "Hot'n'Juicy" would not be | + | * Hot'n'Juicy Ann - "Ann" is a normal name. Prefacing it with the sexual "Hot'n'Juicy" would not be approriate for a child's name. {{Citation needed}} |
* Ovari - Female reproductive organ, {{w|Ovary|misspelled}}. | * Ovari - Female reproductive organ, {{w|Ovary|misspelled}}. | ||
* Friendly - Odd enough on its own, but when referring to her possessions it would create confusion with the restaurant {{w|Friendly's}}. Can also be humorous in introductions - "Hi I'm Friendly and I hate you." | * Friendly - Odd enough on its own, but when referring to her possessions it would create confusion with the restaurant {{w|Friendly's}}. Can also be humorous in introductions - "Hi I'm Friendly and I hate you." | ||
− | * Sean (pronounced "seen") - While this isn't an incorrect pronunciation, the more common pronunciation would be "Shawn" | + | * Sean (pronounced "seen") - While this isn't an incorrect pronunciation, the more common pronunciation would be "Shawn". |
− | * Joyst - Corruption of "Joyce". May also refer to the term "joist", which is a beam used in construction to support ceilings or floors | + | * Joyst - Corruption of "Joyce". May also refer to the term "joist", which is a beam used in construction to support ceilings or floors. |
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:# Sean (pronounced "seen") | :# Sean (pronounced "seen") | ||
:# Joyst | :# Joyst | ||
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{{comic discussion}} | {{comic discussion}} | ||
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[[Category:Comics featuring Megan]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Megan]] | ||
[[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | [[Category:Comics featuring Cueball]] | ||
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Charts]] |