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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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halohasslipped · 01/09/2011 09:04

Fantastic! Nothing like a bit of toy throwing out of the pram.

What is the name by the way?

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TandB · 01/09/2011 09:10

I just LOVE the prissy "tut tut" at the end of the massive foul-mouthed rant.

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Happymm · 01/09/2011 09:11

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!

Bloody hell, stop it now. My sides hurt from laughing so much-am worthless shit of this earth and spawn of devil though, so don't worry :o

Ifancyashandy · 01/09/2011 09:11

This is the best thread I've read in FOREVER! Hilarious over-reaction from OP at all levels, so glad I came back to read the update.

off to shag next door neighbour and name resulting chavettes after the dog over the road

2rebecca · 01/09/2011 09:11

When are the English schools due back?

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TandB · 01/09/2011 09:13

It's like an angry Gabbylogon.

Pure genius!

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southmum · 01/09/2011 09:15
Shock

You had a son with your brother?!!

MotherMucca · 01/09/2011 09:15
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bumbleymummy · 01/09/2011 09:15

Oh my goodness! This is hilarious! :)

Happymm · 01/09/2011 09:15

Glad nothing wrong with council house chavs!

Woof to you Lady! :o

TeaOneSugar · 01/09/2011 09:17
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exoticfruits · 01/09/2011 09:22

Why do people post on AIBU? Confused
Is it that they think they are so right that everyone will agree?
They then get really upset when they disagree-weird.
You can't steal a name.

Crownjewels · 01/09/2011 09:23

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AlpinePony · 01/09/2011 09:27

What was this rare name anyway? If I scroll through the 2010 Boy name lists will I find it because there are only 2?

TuftyFinch · 01/09/2011 09:27

What revolts? Do you mean riots dear? Or are you referring to the peasant revolts in the 16thC? I think the government should just allocate names, would avoid all this stealing nonsense.