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Name stealing?

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Crownjewels · 29/08/2011 14:17

my brother's best friend has just named his newborn the same name as my brother's son- who is four years old. Now I know that it is a compliment, but it's the way in which he conducted himself. He didn't consult with my brother, didn't even tell him his baby had been born a week ago. My brother heard from a friend. When he rang to congratulate him, and asked the baby's name, he commented it was nice that he had named him after his son: but his best friend had the audacity to say he didn't like the name at all, it was his girlfriend's choice, also he wasn't aware that my brother's son had that name, although he had an inkling! He said they consulted baby name books, etc. My brother is understandably upset and feels betrayed. We, as a family, feel my brother's pain. But are we being terribly unreasonable, or are we justified in our emotions?

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Witchofthenorth · 01/09/2011 11:01

Oh god, I can't take the horror!
Well thanks a lot ladies, just how the bloody hell am I meant to function today with images of jezza and his catchphrases running through my mind? Hmmmmm?

My poor brain! I now feel that sitting in a corner whilst rocking back and forward may be the only option available to me........

Witchofthenorth · 01/09/2011 11:02

I haven't check claw, it's ok, your bubble shall remain intact.....for now mwahahahahaha!

:)

ShirleyKnot · 01/09/2011 11:04

I think I have revolted myself to the point of no return.

I'm going to staple my eyes closed now and possibly throw myself in the river.

Witchofthenorth · 01/09/2011 11:04

One man and a jar?.....hmmmmmmm

Filibear · 01/09/2011 11:06

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southmum · 01/09/2011 11:07

one man one jar

Shock

Id better delete my browsing history for today, and my brain for that matter.

Witchofthenorth · 01/09/2011 11:09

Http:www.munters.co.uk. Oh the shame! There is actually a website called this.......

Disclaimer:I am completely aware I have far too much time on my hands!:)

Claw3 · 01/09/2011 11:10

Phew thank you Witch, its a bit like your parents having sex, it just doesnt happen lalalalalalala im not listening Smile

Witchofthenorth · 01/09/2011 11:10

:o filibear

Claw3 · 01/09/2011 11:11

Spoke too soon!

Witchofthenorth · 01/09/2011 11:13

Heehee! I really must go now, apparently my toddler would like a snack, darn inconsiderate if you ask me. How date my children disrupt my mumsnet time. Tut tut!:)

Witchofthenorth · 01/09/2011 11:13

Dare of course and not date!

Claw3 · 01/09/2011 11:21

I think i should go too, Spot needs a treat.

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SouthGoingZax · 01/09/2011 11:33

I am sooooo gutted I missed all of Crown's posts - they sound scintillating.

GwendolineMaryLacey · 01/09/2011 11:34

Oh bugger. I was saving the rest of this thread to read with my coffee.

LadyBeagleEyes · 01/09/2011 11:37

There's a tittle tattle on this thread.
Spoilsport

southmum · 01/09/2011 11:41

Booooooo!

Whos the dirty grass then?

ShirleyKnot · 01/09/2011 11:41
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ihatecbeebies · 01/09/2011 11:42

I had plans for doing housework whilst DS was at school (he just started so finishes at lunch time just now) and I've spent the whole morning on this thread and haven't done any housework at all and need to leave soon to get DS, it was all worth it though....even if it resulted in me googling some things that can never again be forgotten....

TandB · 01/09/2011 11:44

Right. I am in the office. Sick toddler is lying on the ground wailing at our receptionist while I catch up with this thread.

Has the OP been back? Why have people been deleted? What can I safely google in work?

QUICKLY PEOPLE! I haven't got all day here. DS clearly is most unimpressed at my plan for office fun so I think I am going to have about half an hour before he melts down and I have to take him home again.

RebeccaMumsnet · 01/09/2011 11:45

Hi All,

We have been through the thread and deleted anything that breaks our Talk guidelines including personal attacks and troll hunting.

Can we please ask that you try and be respectful to one another and if you suspect that someone is trolling, please do report to MNHQ rather than publicly troll hunting.

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