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to make assumptions about adults because of their names?

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jandymaccomesback · 20/12/2011 17:02

I have a lovely friend called Pam, so to me all Pams are lovely. I was really taken aback recently when I met a Pam who was really horrible. What names have you got stereotypical views of?

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groovejet · 20/12/2011 20:22

My DH is a Richard!!

Good job I trust him or he would be in for some heavy quizzing later! :o

Although an ex many years ago was a cheating Richard.

iFailedTheTuringTest · 20/12/2011 20:25

Sarahs and claires are malicious and scheming queen bees.

Christines are superficialy nice but batshit crazy underneath

Lucy seems nice, a touch dreamy, but will backstab like fuck

Jenny isn't as bright as she thinks, and is just dull and dependable, though she wishes she wasn't.

Pam is a dinner lady, or in accounts

Margaret is a laugh

Heather and Karen can be trusted completely

Ruth has ishoos

Emma and ellie are just all round fantastic people

MedusaIsHavingABadHairDay · 20/12/2011 20:39

What's a 'man-teef'???! (worried... Julie....)(and I'm nice, honest... friendly and brilliant when pissed!)

KatieScarlettsCrackers · 20/12/2011 20:55

a boyfriend stealer

Grin
XmasNotaPieceofElastic · 20/12/2011 21:05

Julies,Michelles,Mandys and Donnas were vicious (and liked frosted lipstick and blue eyeliner) in the 80's, but I've met a nice Mandy and...nope that's it. One nice Mandy.
Megs are misunderstood but usually correct in all instances.
Julias - still waters, run deep.
Beths rule. Though they don't know it.

All Shirleys and Dots are fantastic in equal measure.

I know a great Richard but I fear if you spoke to any of his exes, he would be the Richard of whom you all speak.
Eileen - mad as a box of frogs and not in a good way.

Never met a bad Douglas.

KatieScarlettsCrackers · 20/12/2011 21:06

You can only judge a Richard if you've shagged him Grin

And by the look of it, most of us have Wink

missmiss · 20/12/2011 21:32

Janets are eccentric in a tedious, sad way.

GirlWithALlamaTattoo · 20/12/2011 23:02

Frances is very beautiful and enigmatic
Anna is a bitch
Dave is sound, but a bit of a lad. David is solid and reliable.
Rachel is nicer than Rachael
Rebecca is a bit of a tart
Jamie is a wanker. James, on the other hand, is as safe a pair of hands as David.

manicinsomniac · 20/12/2011 23:11

Worryingly, I can accept all the insults about my name on here with good grace except ... I will not accept that we are 4 stone overweight! Grin

madmomma · 20/12/2011 23:13

Helens are dull, so are Julies
Pams are the salt of the earth, as are Lizs
Josephines are kind
Daves are insufferable, so are Richards
Glens are wankers
James' are lovely, so are Andys

thepeoplesprincess · 20/12/2011 23:14

You admitting to the bubble perm tho?

Oakmaiden · 20/12/2011 23:14

manic - in fairness that is the one I have to admit to. The rest is all wrong though!

Oakmaiden · 20/12/2011 23:14

Actually - being 4 stone overweight would be good :s

marriedandwreathedinholly · 20/12/2011 23:15

All the Richard's I've ever known, have been a bit of a dick, except one.

missingmumxox · 20/12/2011 23:18

I am as mad as a box of frog, in a good way, dupicitious (had to look that up, 2 faced?) but I can be trusted completely? My DH, Ds1 and FIL are boring and my Ds2 and DF never meet a Bad one, My MIL comes of worst and although she drives me bonkers, she doesn't deserve that, really she is lovely...just drive me bonkers Xmas Smile my DM name hasn't come up, my cousin is a horrible person but his Dd is lovely, my Brother is nice.

Never met a Patricia I liked! Pats are solid dependable people, trisha's, trish, tristi, are a laugh but don't expect them to gossip about everything, but mostly harmless, Patty's drain every last drop of joy from you.

Kate's are scatty, bubbly, intelligent but tend to lack confidence.

Phil's are the life and soul, Fil's are actually as way out as they hope their name conveys.

Emmas are lovey and solidly sensible in a crisis, even the dizzy ones.

Julians are really dull!

Andys are right royal pains in the arse as are Daves, Andrew gods amongst men.

PS don't tell my good friend Dave this, he is the exception that proves the rule, and also is a consultant...actually as a friend he is great..I had to work with him for a year, and he at work was an arse!

missingmumxox · 20/12/2011 23:21

Sorry, don't expect them NOT to gossip

manicinsomniac · 20/12/2011 23:29

No, no bubble perm! I don't think I'm a tart or a bitch either (most of the time anyway!) Though I probably am bossy.

GoingForGoalWeight · 21/12/2011 00:19

Emma i knew was VILE

sashh · 21/12/2011 06:05

It mght be the same Richard I once knew as well............

James - dependable

Louise - complete bitch

Jess (not Jessica) can't sit still or control the volume of her voice

Emma - great to party with

I agree with not trusting Becky - come accross her as well

TartyMcFalalalalalalalalarty · 21/12/2011 07:51

Josephines are slim and very smug!

Helens are the absolute salt of the earth.
Lisas are vain.

Pauls are often very funny (if a bit bonkers).

Toms are drips.

Michaels are selfish and irresponsible.

sillybillies · 21/12/2011 09:17

Amy's pretend to be sweet but really are not.

SHoHoHodan · 21/12/2011 09:30

Claires are actually the loveliest people on earth

Pauls are odd

Stuarts are stalwart

Sheilas are mad as a box of frogs

Lorraines are prone to wearing v short skirts

Megans are brunette and very pretty

jandymaccomesback · 21/12/2011 11:45

It's true, Margaret does all the jobs no-one else wants to do,can be a great laugh, but get on the wrong side of her and you'll regret it.
I know two really nice Mandys btw.

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muminthecity · 21/12/2011 14:18

Peters are aggressive drunks
Becky/Becci/Becca are thick and bitchy
Claires are intelligent but boring
Steve, Dave and Bob are all salt-of-the-earth, all round good blokes
Lauras are lovely, reliable and kind
Lees are irresponsible and untrustworthy

GoingForGoalWeight · 21/12/2011 14:29

Claire's are sweet, kind, intelligent, fun, interesting, polite, helpful. gorgeous, sexy, angelic, selfless and modest

beauties

Xmas Grin
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