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Is having the initials FBI a problem?

19 replies

UphillBothWays · 30/04/2012 22:22

What do you reckon? What would you think if someone had the initials FBI in your workplace etc.?

The middle name can't be changed (family tradition) so it would mean picking a different first name.

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welovesausagedogs · 30/04/2012 22:23

I don't see why that is a problems, my brother initials spell Fags and no one has ever commented on it.

UphillBothWays · 30/04/2012 22:29

Good good :)

Thought as much, it's not like it's rude or anything, just notable when you see them.

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Plaguegroups · 30/04/2012 22:38

I'd prefer not to have FBI as my initials. What is the F? That would be the deciding factor...

misslinnet · 30/04/2012 23:09

I'd think it was kind of amusing Smile

But I don't think initials are a problem unless they spell something bad.

Badgerina · 30/04/2012 23:45

What is the F?

ButterPecanMuffin · 01/05/2012 00:14

I can't see why it would be a problem to be honest.

I'd find it quite funny meeting someone with the initials F.B.I., as my dad is a Senior F.B.I. Agent back home in the States, so it raises a smile for me.

YellowBalloon · 01/05/2012 03:09

No not a problem.

I used to work with a guy from New York who's initials were CIA. We nicknamed him Langley. Apparently at school his nickname was Agent.

jadziadax · 01/05/2012 03:25

My all time favourite name would have given dd ARS. Obviously we chose something else, she is now GPS.
I don't think FBI is a big deal.

EmmaCate · 01/05/2012 03:30

Nah it's a talking point. If your initials were going to be something puerile like BUM, NOB, NIP and the rest then you may have a reason to amend, but not for a government agency with overtones of cool.

Positiveplus · 01/05/2012 13:44

No, dont see it as a problem - there are far far worse possible initials!!

Whoopydofoxpoo · 01/05/2012 13:58

Only a problem if he gets a job with the CIA - then it would cause confusion Grin

BBQJuly · 01/05/2012 14:10

I think it could get tiresome.

Psammead · 01/05/2012 17:19

Quite cool, really!

HappyHippyChick · 01/05/2012 17:22

We would have had a RAT and a PIT so added additional middle names, but FBI is quite cool and wouldn't be a problem IMVHO

GrossePopel · 01/05/2012 17:22

I have a colleague whose initials are HELP Grin it's a source of great amusement when it's written in agendas and minutes.

FBI is fine. Smile. They'll probably think its very cool when they're teenagers.

AlpinePony · 01/05/2012 17:23

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Sarcalogos · 01/05/2012 17:25

FBI is fine, definitely cool rather than saddo.

Not like 'nits' or similar at all.

yellowflowers · 01/05/2012 18:49

Go for it. It's not a bad one. We know a BSE. We obviously call them the mad cow behind their back.

FrauGrau · 01/05/2012 19:46

Not a problem. Stop looking for problems or you will keep finding them

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