People with hyphenated last names.

[the]

That's why I think hypenated names are presumptuous, self-centered, impractical, unwieldy and not very thoughful.

[notfarnow]

Originally posted by the
That's why I think hypenated names are presumptuous, self-centered, impractical, unwieldy and not very thoughful.

Presumptuous?
How about making assumptions about a person based on their name?

Like I said before, if having a hyphenated name is the biggest issue for my (hypothetical) children, then I will go to bed each night feeling blessed.

Based on genetics, there is a good chance that they will have heads like prize-winning pumpkins, and won't be able to throw or catch any type of ball. That's what I worry about.

[Rick Lee]

And why is it that actors and actresses all have three names?

[azasadny]

Originally posted by the
That's why I think hypenated names are presumptuous, self-centered, impractical, unwieldy and not very thoughful.

+1 here!!

[azasadny]

Originally posted by Rick Lee
And why is it that actors and actresses all have three names?

And assassins... (John Wilkes Booth, Lee Harvey Oswald, etc...)

[Porsche virgin]

Hyphenated names are not self-centered, naming your kid after yourself is.

Skip a generation for cryin' out loud. Honor you father or mother by naming your kid after them, not yourself.

I'm so great that there needs to be another me.

George Foreman has eight (?) sons with the same name. Give me a break.

My $0.02.

[island911]

Why not settle on a universal hyphenated name? . . .Like: I'm-too-important-to-just-keep-tradition-and-want-my-kids-friend-to-know-mommy-wears-the-pants-daddy-is-a-wuss

Originally posted by Rick Lee
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Oh, and I tend to agree with Joe. Not because such names make someone gay. I just like offending overly sensitive people.

[notfarnow]

You guys are hurting my feelings,


I'm calling my lawyer!

[the]

Is his name John Dewey-Cheatham-Anhow?

[widgeon13]

Originally posted by Rick Lee
And why is it that actors and actresses all have three names?

Not to mention serial killers

[tc-sacto]

Originally posted by notfarnow
LOL Joe, tell us... how do you really feel?

Funny thread, you guys are a hoot.

My wife didn't take my name, and the deal was if she went hyphenated I had to as well.

I said, "I'm not changing my name after 30 years, that's crazy!" She said "I agree!"

But our kids will have hyphenated names. Doesn't bother me one bit. A name is just a name. I'll be a lot more concerned with my kids' upbringing and moral character than their names.

FWIW, a guy I know took his wife's name, not even hyphenated. Whatever, he's happy and so is she.

Holly cow. What a miracle. How'd you have kids without your kahones?

[Scott R]

Guy I work with took his wifes name, beyond the pile of trouble it took to get it done, I hope it was worth it. We now call him "Mrs. Anderson."

[notfarnow]

Originally posted by tc-sacto
Holly cow. What a miracle. How'd you have kids without your kahones?

Those are hypothetical kids, so I guess I haven't proven a damn thing yet!

[the]

Sure you have. You've proven it's impossible to have kids when your kahones are in you wife's purse!

[notfarnow]

Originally posted by the
Sure you have. You've proven it's impossible to have kids when your kahones are in you wife's purse!

I wish I had time to hack out a snappy retort, but I have to get supper ready before she gets home!

[the]

LOL.