jamborich Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 http://www.golf.co.nz/NewsMedia/Article.aspx?id=236 Watching the final round of the Indonesian Open on some American channel, there's a guy who finished 3rd called Hsieh Tungshu the commentator calls him sh-te on shoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanes de Silentio Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 At work, I've been dealing with someone from overseas - their surname is Sukmanus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitster Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Not a church person these days..but I have been to a christening once...Mr and Mrs Mason could you bring your son Jason towards us to be christened. There was a bit of silence..then people worked out his name. Was hard not to laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I heard of a couple, Mr&Mrs McLatchie who named their offspring after the late designer Versace. It's hard to beat that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo1874 Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Done work for a guy Dick Long. He's no longer with us. He was a total gent but his name always made me laugh. Oh matron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trotter Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Knew a girl, many many many years ago, who had been named Shona. Not bad until you found out her surname was Moonie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sterling Archer Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 My friend swears his gran knew a couple called Mr and Mrs Dick. First names Sandy and Etta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I'm sure that these boards have already benefited from the story of when I encountered a girl by the name of Summa Loving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John Meurig Thomas Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neave Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 No way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logie green Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 "I'm sure that these boards have already benefited from the story of when I encountered a girl by the name of Summa Loving." is that the one that happened so fast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Tarts 1874 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I encountered a chap who used to work fairly high up for a life assurance company in Edinburgh. His name was Ben De Kock. Honest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimeBandit Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Totally Gen-up... A woman who works with my wife is called Flora Mcdonald,.. Her Husband is Ronald mcdonald.. Also when I worked for a large internet based bank part of my job was to check application packs for mistakes,,.. One pack was in the name of.. Dick and Fan*y Coc*stander.. Gods honest truth. I know it was real as I had to phone them for more info... "Hello, can I speak to MR Cockstander please..?"... "Its Mrs Cockstander here,.. please call me Fan*y.." I mean come on!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy.C Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 One of the authors for a medical journal based in india in my work is called dr Ram A. Bumb...no joke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broomie Hearts Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 i went to school(forresters) with a guy called john paul pope also used to live next door to a guy called edward edwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 "I'm sure that these boards have already benefited from the story of when I encountered a girl by the name of Summa Loving." is that the one that happened so fast? You got it. It had me a blast, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KilbrideJambo Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 In the same class at my high school - Kenny Badcock and John Goodwillie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Comedian Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Worked in a call center for a while, two that I remember are a Mrs Hole and a lad called Bob Mushroom. Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboinparis Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Went to school with a kid called Grouse McBurnie - I always thought that was a pretty funny name! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbodog Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 My mother in -laws maiden name was Gay Prince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommythejambo Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 My mother in -laws maiden name was Gay Prince **** OFF! That is actually the funniest name I have heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H J Simpson Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I encountered a chap who used to work fairly high up for a life assurance company in Edinburgh. His name was Ben De Kock. Honest! Yeah, I had dealings with him myself. That said life assurance company also had a client called Mr Mashitter which was unfortunate enough.........but I bet he didn't thank his paranets for calling him Roger!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoody_06 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I encountered a chap who used to work fairly high up for a life assurance company in Edinburgh. His name was Ben De Kock. Honest! Jam Tarts, i work in the same company as a certain B De Kock. he has now left the organisation. his dad/brother still works in the same company as me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stupid Sexy Flanders Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I like to while away the hours at work looking through the customer database for funny names. I'd say my favourite so far is an unfortunate young lady by the name of Cinderella Joby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I like to while away the hours at work looking through the customer database for funny names. I'd say my favourite so far is an unfortunate young lady by the name of Cinderella Joby. I've had my fair share of them. Absolutely fine throughout the evening but at midnight, they turn into something foul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dik Mar Van Nostrilboy Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 being calum elliot must be pretty shan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Tucker Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 being calum elliot must be pretty shan. Tedious now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanes de Silentio Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Not really an unfortunate name, but a belter - had an email from an overseas person this morning whose first name is... Maha! True story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Another member here worked for Standard Life many years ago. He dealt with a guy called Rodger Maschitta. Superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I had a Belgian client by the name of Bertrand Belende. Imagine the office hilarity when we had dealings with Bertie Bellend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy rebus Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 http://scottdouglas.wordpress.com/2007/11/29/so-whats-in-a-name-youll-have-to-ask-mr-phani-tikkala/ Knew I'd seen this somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondejamtart Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Done work for a guy Dick Long. He's no longer with us. He was a total gent but his name always made me laugh. Oh matron There used to be a councillor in Midlothian by the name of Dick Small... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonjambo Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Worked in a call center for a while, two that I remember are a Mrs Hole and a lad called Bob Mushroom. Seriously. Yeah I know Bob. He's a fun guy to be with. GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvatori5 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 There was a boy at Leithy when I was there called Stanton Stanton. Big Hibby obviously, can easily be found on fbook for validation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 There was a boy at Leithy when I was there called Stanton Stanton. Big Hibby obviously, can easily be found on fbook for validation! I was in Stanton's year so I can confirm you're right about his name. However you got something very, very wrong. Stanton's Hearts through and through. He's a good lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big G Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Warren Barton- nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvatori5 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 I was in Stanton's year so I can confirm you're right about his name. However you got something very, very wrong. Stanton's Hearts through and through. He's a good lad. Ah he's a top lad then! I was only in first year and we were all told he was named after pishy Pat but obviously an urban myth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEILY1874 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Thers a guy who lives in the Polwarth area who's name is Colin Manlove. Id guess judging by his name that his footballing loyalties lie in Leith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CostaJambo Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 There was an A. Ponce at my old work and also a Victorino Casino. My mate had a client in Hong Kong called Nelson ######-yu Tsang. F#K A guy in my year at college got a summer job with a company called Poole and Dick (say it quickly). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euan1874 Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Dealing with a letter from a customer enclosing a copy of the deed-poll confirming his change of name to Mr Edward Stanley Thadeuss Treid Hijacking My Work Resulting In My Near Bankruptcy & The Worsening Of My Medical Condition. I kid you not - and he then complained when I advised I could not fit his full name onto his gas bill!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonjambo Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Dealing with a letter from a customer enclosing a copy of the deed-poll confirming his change of name to Mr Edward Stanley Thadeuss Treid Hijacking My Work Resulting In My Near Bankruptcy & The Worsening Of My Medical Condition. I kid you not - and he then complained when I advised I could not fit his full name onto his gas bill!! Presumably he couldnt really complain about just being called Mr. Edward Condition. Or Ed Condition for short. Which is apt GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friendly_jasper Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 once done a job for a mr.richard.(dick)face.. and also worked with a willie palmer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beverley Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 i got a job once based on the fact i was ONLY interviewed to validate the person who i used as a reference. clearly i did well enough in the interview cos i got the job the manger for the old job was called shirley temple! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wibble Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Edinburgh District Council used to have a guy called Chris P. Bacon. Also, third from the bottom on the far right ..... http://www.electraisd.net/alumni/display_class.aspx?y=1993 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Is Back Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 How about a William Nilli and a Mr Peter Ness the anme on his cheque book was Mr P Ness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 An ex of mine used to work in teachers pensions. She once had to deal with a bloke called Russell Sprout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Some crackers on this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulleted_jambo Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Yeah, I had dealings with him myself. That said life assurance company also had a client called Mr Mashitter which was unfortunate enough.........but I bet he didn't thank his paranets for calling him Roger!!!! I have come across this guy at work before as well. Also a Mr Urek Unt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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