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Topic: The Misadventures of Gerbil
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Dutch Duckfan Down Under
The Misadventures of Gerbil
Message 16 -
2012-08-24 at 19:38:52
Robb_K
The Misadventures of Gerbil
Message 17 -
2012-08-24 at 19:46:27
Quote from user: Dutch Duckfan Down UnderWhat parents would name their kid Gerbil?
I have no idea. But embarrassing names are a family thing. Gerbil's 1912 ancestor is called Harry Sandwich. There's probably more.
In Germany, the government has established checks against that very problem. When the parents fill out the birth registry papers, the entries are seen by officials. If the child's name is deemed a name that will likely be the object of ridicule and lead to embarrassment, it is not allowed as the given name. In Germany, it is ILLEGAL to assign one's child a name that is expected to be the object of ridicule. The government department dealing with that issue would force the parents to change the child's name to one that is "acceptable". In other words, Frank Zappa couldn't have named his child "Moon Unit" in Germany (as he WAS allowed to do in USA). This is a protection for the child against frivolous whims of his/her parents.
I have no idea. But embarrassing names are a family thing. Gerbil's 1912 ancestor is called Harry Sandwich. There's probably more.
In Germany, the government has established checks against that very problem. When the parents fill out the birth registry papers, the entries are seen by officials. If the child's name is deemed a name that will likely be the object of ridicule and lead to embarrassment, it is not allowed as the given name. In Germany, it is ILLEGAL to assign one's child a name that is expected to be the object of ridicule. The government department dealing with that issue would force the parents to change the child's name to one that is "acceptable". In other words, Frank Zappa couldn't have named his child "Moon Unit" in Germany (as he WAS allowed to do in USA). This is a protection for the child against frivolous whims of his/her parents.
Dutch Duckfan Down Under
The Misadventures of Gerbil
Message 18 -
2012-08-24 at 20:15:22
Quote from user: Robb_KQuote from user: Dutch Duckfan Down UnderWhat parents would name their kid Gerbil?
I have no idea. But embarrassing names are a family thing. Gerbil's 1912 ancestor is called Harry Sandwich. There's probably more.
In Germany, the government has established checks against that very problem. When the parents fill out the birth registry papers, the entries are seen by officials. If the child's name is deemed a name that will likely be the object of ridicule and lead to embarrassment, it is not allowed as the given name. In Germany, it is ILLEGAL to assign one's child a name that is expected to be the object of ridicule. The government department dealing with that issue would force the parents to change the child's name to one that is "acceptable". In other words, Frank Zappa couldn't have named his child "Moon Unit" in Germany (as he WAS allowed to do in USA). This is a protection for the child against frivolous whims of his/her parents.
In America, this is unfortunately not the case. Here are some unfortunate real life examples.
http://turabiannights.blogspot.ca/
Compared to these guys, Gerbil would be a great name!
I have no idea. But embarrassing names are a family thing. Gerbil's 1912 ancestor is called Harry Sandwich. There's probably more.
In Germany, the government has established checks against that very problem. When the parents fill out the birth registry papers, the entries are seen by officials. If the child's name is deemed a name that will likely be the object of ridicule and lead to embarrassment, it is not allowed as the given name. In Germany, it is ILLEGAL to assign one's child a name that is expected to be the object of ridicule. The government department dealing with that issue would force the parents to change the child's name to one that is "acceptable". In other words, Frank Zappa couldn't have named his child "Moon Unit" in Germany (as he WAS allowed to do in USA). This is a protection for the child against frivolous whims of his/her parents.
In America, this is unfortunately not the case. Here are some unfortunate real life examples.
http://turabiannights.blogspot.ca/
Compared to these guys, Gerbil would be a great name!
Mr. M
The Misadventures of Gerbil
Message 19 -
2012-09-03 at 22:36:02
I will coment on "Gerbil" soon but in the mean time...
MY SHOW (aka - Im the script writer) "HIP-HIP & HURRAY" HAD FINALLY AIR IN ARGENTINA... WELL... HURRAY!!!! :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EDX9ZWluns&feature=relmfu
http://www.facebook.com/canalpakapaka
MY SHOW (aka - Im the script writer) "HIP-HIP & HURRAY" HAD FINALLY AIR IN ARGENTINA... WELL... HURRAY!!!! :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EDX9ZWluns&feature=relmfu
http://www.facebook.com/canalpakapaka
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