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i REALLY dont like the name my sister has named her baby

314 replies

juliaroberts · 03/03/2008 21:21

i know people will say its none of my business but i will be watching him when she goes back to work and i really cant imagine myself shouting this name out around tesco's.

is there ever a right time to tell someone the name they have chosen is terrible or is it always best to not say a thing.

i can see his whole life being spoilt by this name (yes it is that bad)

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peanutbear · 03/03/2008 21:22

what is it

Beauregard · 03/03/2008 21:22

what is it?

Shithead?

Lulumama · 03/03/2008 21:22

unless they;ve called him satan or poopoohead, YABU

and no, never a good time to tell them

MAMAZON · 03/03/2008 21:23

it ISNT any of your business and you shuld keep your mouth shut

fletchaaarr · 03/03/2008 21:23

slarty bardfast?

themildmanneredjanitor · 03/03/2008 21:23

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weebleswobble · 03/03/2008 21:23

Best make sure you hold on tight in Tesco then!

peanutbear · 03/03/2008 21:23

or shit for brains

thats not a nice name either

I think you will just have to give him a nickname

harpsichordcarrier · 03/03/2008 21:23

yes, you must tell us or we can't judge

RubyRioja · 03/03/2008 21:24

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MaeWest · 03/03/2008 21:24

Am fascinated by what terrible name your sister has chosen...

But no, you can't say anything, their baby -they get to choose the name

flowerybeanbag · 03/03/2008 21:24

Of course YABU and of course there is never a 'right time' to tell someone the name they've chosen is terrible. Even if she asks you, which I am assuming she hasn't?

juliaroberts · 03/03/2008 21:24

if i mention the name i will be jumped on by 10,000 people who have called there ds the same thing.

all i can say is its terrible.

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fletchaaarr · 03/03/2008 21:25

Zaphod?

RubyRioja · 03/03/2008 21:25

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fletchaaarr · 03/03/2008 21:25

adolph?

AdamAnt · 03/03/2008 21:25

Don't say a word. Unless she's an utter doormat she will not change the baby's name at your behest, and it will be a bone of contention between you.

BarcodeZebra · 03/03/2008 21:25

The way to avoid the humilation of shouting the name out in Tesco is twofold.

  1. Don't shout in the shops. It's vulgar
  1. Don't, for God's sake, go to Tesco, it's too too declasse. Everyone knows the Lidl is the place to be seen now.

Go on tell us. What's she called him?

weebleswobble · 03/03/2008 21:25

Name change...then come back and ask how they knew!

juliaroberts · 03/03/2008 21:25

never thought about a nickname, that could work. and hopefully veryone else will start calling him that as well.

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Lulumama · 03/03/2008 21:25

if 10 000 people have used it, it cannot be that bad

are you afraid it is common?

flowerybeanbag · 03/03/2008 21:25

If you think loads of other people have called their DS the same thing it can't be that terrible. Not shithead, for example, or any of the other charming examples below!

peanutbear · 03/03/2008 21:26

oh go on you will also have 10'000 people who agree with you

RubyRioja · 03/03/2008 21:26

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AdamAnt · 03/03/2008 21:26

It is "terrible" in your opinion. Remember your manners and keep schtum.

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