| I swear, most North Americans are blind. |
by Illiad |
2005-05-03 13:32:18 |
| Or they can't bloody read. That's Frazer with a z.
In Canada 9 times out of 10 I get Fraser with a bloody s. Even if I spell it out for them. F-r-a-z-e-r. I watch them write F-r-a-s-e-r. What. Is. So. Damned. Hard?
So I say, "Z, not S" and they get all discombobulated and scratch out the whole last name and start over. F-r-a- ...they BEGIN to write S... and I say softly "Z. Z, or I'll keeeel you."
In the U.S. it's not much better. They seem to be incapable of writing a "z" without an "i" instantly following it. F-r-a-z-i-e-r. NO. WRONG. I NEVER SAID "i".
And when they pronounce my last name, it's "Fray-sher" when I clearly say "Fray-zer."
Is there some North American retardation gene that gets triggered by spelling my name? |
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Nahh, they don't know the rule. | by wolfenone | 2005-05-03 13:34:58 |
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Be glad you're not a Silas. | by McNutcase | 2005-05-03 13:35:21 |
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I read that | by airborneric | 2005-05-03 14:22:06 |
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oooh... | by niwikki | 2005-05-03 16:16:14 |
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Pfft. | by LionsPhil | 2005-05-03 15:26:28 |
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How do you pronounce it? | by Esteis | 2005-05-03 15:36:24 |
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I'm never quite sure how to describe it in type. | by LionsPhil | 2005-05-03 16:03:23 |
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Meh. | by julius.apweiler | 2005-05-03 16:08:46 |
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hmmm | by Reddy | 2005-05-03 13:36:43 |
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Him and Brendan... | by carthax | 2005-05-03 13:57:05 |
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so who is Brendan Frasier?? (n/t) | by Reddy | 2005-05-03 14:05:25 |
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The Mummy, Mummy Returns, George of the Jungle (n/t) | by toxin | 2005-05-03 14:13:03 |
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didn't watch, didn't watch, turned off | by Reddy | 2005-05-03 14:20:19 |
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Not a bad actor... | by Illiad | 2005-05-03 14:25:11 |
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That is on my list to buy | by Reddy | 2005-05-03 14:30:04 |
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Also Encino Man! (n/t) | by rook_mtl | 2005-05-03 14:21:22 |
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haven't even rented that one | by Reddy | 2005-05-03 14:25:31 |
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Saw it when I was 10? | by rook_mtl | 2005-05-03 14:44:42 |
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hee hee didn't you mean FraZer? | by gibuu | 2005-05-03 15:36:34 |
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Don't forget Bedazzled. (n/t) | by Jaz | 2005-05-03 14:28:35 |
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Mmmm...Liz Hurley. (n/t) | by Illiad | 2005-05-03 14:37:52 |
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I deal with this every day :) | by fireballmatt | 2005-05-03 13:39:03 |
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That would be my cross-street. | by rook_mtl | 2005-05-03 14:23:46 |
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I used to work at the corner of Broughton... | by farfalla | 2005-05-03 14:25:36 |
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Actually, ordering Indian food was the worst. (n/t | by rook_mtl | 2005-05-03 14:46:00 |
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Don't feel bad, I have last name that only has 4 | by Fayth | 2005-05-03 13:40:16 |
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Try to explain to them that the little words | by klaranth | 2005-05-03 13:42:55 |
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So it *does* *start* with a V. (n/t) | by YakkoWarner | 2005-05-03 13:44:27 |
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No. it does NOT. (n/t) | by klaranth | 2005-05-03 13:59:47 |
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But it does. | by YakkoWarner | 2005-05-03 14:17:03 |
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'sigh' The family name is the name you sort on. | by klaranth | 2005-05-03 14:28:49 |
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Because it is not common usage here. | by merlin | 2005-05-03 14:34:00 |
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Problem is mechanical sorting. (n/t) | by Myke | 2005-05-03 14:38:39 |
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Without experiencing it, how would they know? | by YakkoWarner | 2005-05-03 14:44:09 |
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In order to fool automatic sorters and other | by Peace_man | 2005-05-03 15:14:25 |
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Would you like a solution that should work? | by particle_canine | 2005-05-03 13:43:41 |
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LOL that's a good one. (n/t) | by Fayth | 2005-05-03 13:45:01 |
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*giggles* | by Reddy | 2005-05-03 13:45:59 |
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Heh. | by Illiad | 2005-05-03 13:51:04 |
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I hear ya man | by emlaabs | 2005-05-03 13:44:14 |
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My last name, though long | by thread_killer | 2005-05-03 13:47:46 |
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I have the same problem | by DesertRat66 | 2005-05-03 13:52:37 |
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On mine... | by esbita | 2005-05-03 13:52:45 |
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Seinfeld | by imrambi | 2005-05-03 13:55:03 |
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i think i was 5 or 6 years old | by spiffikins | 2005-05-03 13:58:06 |
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I hate last names. We should abolish them. | by PsychoI3oy | 2005-05-03 13:58:21 |
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WIDGETRON | by Myke | 2005-05-03 14:37:04 |
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I have a silent W on the front of my surname. | by wheresthefish | 2005-05-03 14:00:42 |
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Heresthefish? Didn't realize the 'W' was silent ;) (n/t) | by dodrian | 2005-05-03 14:07:09 |
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I R TEH WINNAR!!!! (n/t) | by dodrian | 2005-05-03 14:17:30 |
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You mean it is pronounced "here is the fish"? (n/t) | by toxin | 2005-05-03 14:07:29 |
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So you're actually "Here's the fish"? :) | by HobsonsChoice | 2005-05-03 14:07:44 |
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crap, I type too slow :P (n/t) | by HobsonsChoice | 2005-05-03 14:08:12 |
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ah so its pronounced "here's the fish ?" :) (n/t | by gibuu | 2005-05-03 14:08:02 |
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lol | by gibuu | 2005-05-03 14:08:53 |
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late comer on the joke train. < So it's "here's .. | by stacato | 2005-05-03 14:11:25 |
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You mean the NATO spelling alphabet? | by Esteis | 2006-11-19 12:55:59 |
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But it's fun to say "glottal fricative" in public! (n/t) | by PsychoI3oy | 2005-05-03 15:49:18 |
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I sympathise | by Elessar | 2005-05-03 14:00:47 |
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It's not as if there are very firm rules in Englis | by Peace_man | 2005-05-03 15:09:21 |
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That's the thing. That _is_ how it's pronounced (n/t) | by Elessar | 2005-05-03 15:27:55 |
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Hmmm - then it shouldn't be such a big | by Peace_man | 2005-05-03 15:36:09 |
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Built like a Tank, not spelled like it. | by toxin | 2005-05-03 14:01:34 |
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That's why I go by 'Chris' | by da-gimp | 2005-05-03 14:01:37 |
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Easy enough for a dutchy :) (n/t) | by klaranth | 2005-05-03 14:22:54 |
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Exactly....not so much for an Ohioan though. (n/t) | by da-gimp | 2005-05-03 14:28:17 |
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HEY! You mean it's not the River? (n/t) | by toxin | 2005-05-03 14:02:44 |
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My last name is a uniqe family | by corvus_one | 2005-05-03 14:02:54 |
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So that IS how you pronounce your name | by Hellahulla | 2005-05-03 14:05:40 |
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Whomever told you... | by Illiad | 2005-05-03 14:09:51 |
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I would figure... | by Hellahulla | 2005-05-03 14:17:29 |
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there is an interesting theory I recall reading | by gibuu | 2005-05-03 14:06:04 |
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And how do you spell relief? | by hieraco | 2005-05-03 14:11:15 |
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Try having a name like 'Geiger' | by Myke | 2005-05-03 14:16:55 |
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o_O | by Llyr | 2005-05-03 14:18:55 |
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"Greniegeere." | by Myke | 2005-05-03 14:21:48 |
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What do you call a wet bar designed by Myke? | by Illiad | 2005-05-03 14:22:52 |
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Oh the pain!!!!! (n/t) | by merlin | 2005-05-03 14:23:29 |
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Seeing how he's more of a web monkey, | by Llyr | 2005-05-03 14:23:40 |
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So Old. | by Myke | 2005-05-03 14:24:48 |
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Funny for us, maybe. :) (n/t) | by farfalla | 2005-05-03 14:31:22 |
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Naw, just makes you look lame :) (n/t) | by Myke | 2005-05-03 14:36:12 |
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Well yeah. | by Llyr | 2005-05-03 14:23:11 |
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Great Grand Pappy. | by Myke | 2005-05-03 14:25:22 |
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I'm sure you're not confused, but I can't let this | by Esteis | 2005-05-03 15:25:04 |
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n represents the number of | by hadji | 2005-05-03 17:45:54 |
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You'd have a severe case of J-itis in Norway. (n/t) | by krikkert | 2005-05-03 14:22:01 |
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I track how often my address is sold that way | by farfalla | 2005-05-03 14:22:08 |
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I had something like that just today... | by Cural | 2005-05-03 14:45:40 |
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I feel your pain | by farfalla | 2005-05-03 14:19:21 |
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Show them your passport, driver's license, etc. ( (n/t) | by klaranth | 2005-05-03 14:20:39 |
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SOP for me (n/t) | by emlaabs | 2005-05-03 14:28:35 |
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I get some juvenile satisfaction when I tell | by hadji | 2005-05-03 14:22:56 |
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Simple, they quit teaching spelling in the public | by morguerabbit | 2005-05-03 14:24:17 |
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S-C-H-W-A-R-T-Z-K-O-P-F | by ToLazyToThink | 2005-05-03 14:30:06 |
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So, are you related to that . . . . never mind :) (n/t) | by merlin | 2005-05-03 14:31:19 |
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Ahem...you related to the shampoo &c. brand? ^-^ ( (n/t) | by Esteis | 2005-05-03 15:38:48 |
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People have trouble with my first name: Sean | by rook_mtl | 2005-05-03 14:31:02 |
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I know 23 S*n's now. | by Myke | 2005-05-03 14:32:51 |
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you think you've got it bad? | by dals_rule | 2005-05-03 14:40:28 |
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Mine is just as bad if not worse, | by sir lox elroy | 2005-05-03 14:39:46 |
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And of course my parents gave me a long first name | by sir lox elroy | 2005-05-03 14:45:32 |
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How about this for a moniker? | by rook_mtl | 2005-05-03 14:51:46 |
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Wow longer than mine :-) So did you want to | by sir lox elroy | 2005-05-03 14:55:48 |
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It's my brother in law's name. | by rook_mtl | 2005-05-03 16:00:24 |
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Most Norwegians too. | by krikkert | 2005-05-03 14:44:08 |
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My last name used to be | by voxwoman | 2005-05-03 14:45:39 |
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Try Helvensteijn. | by Michiel | 2005-05-03 14:54:15 |
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My last name is almost common, but not quite. | by Eric3_14159 | 2005-05-03 14:58:04 |
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I get that, there are ~40 combinations of spelling | by Jeff_UK | 2005-05-03 15:00:53 |
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It is a U.S. thing Europeans and | by classic_jon | 2005-05-03 15:02:04 |
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That's funny. | by Peace_man | 2005-05-03 15:11:21 |
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Yep, especially germanig speaking people | by classic_jon | 2005-05-03 15:49:36 |
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Speeeling chker turneed orff x.X (n/t) | by classic_jon | 2005-05-03 15:59:06 |
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Should I mention my last name? :) | by romandas | 2005-05-03 15:02:50 |
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"Webster? Like the dictionary?" | by Kickstart | 2005-05-03 15:12:53 |
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Maybe they just get creative like they do | by ashyraine | 2005-05-03 15:15:37 |
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ermmmmmm.. Piage? (n/t) | by Jeff_UK | 2005-05-03 16:11:55 |
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blame Dr. Crane (n/t) | by leistico | 2005-05-03 15:16:39 |
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I've given up. | by Nea | 2005-05-03 15:29:06 |
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Shame...your first name has been one of my faves | by Kickstart | 2005-05-03 15:36:39 |
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Heh, I'm sure that's what my dad was hoping for | by Nea | 2005-05-03 16:08:41 |
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My wife is thinking about changing hers back | by PsychoI3oy | 2005-05-03 15:39:01 |
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Try having your name be | by nebuchanezzar | 2005-05-03 15:32:38 |
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I feel your pain | by magekka | 2005-05-03 21:05:23 |
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There's something to be said for being a Patrick, | by raptor_87 | 2005-05-03 15:47:16 |
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Qvinny [sic] | by Esteis | 2005-05-03 15:49:30 |
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Heid V. Head | by psyop | 2005-05-03 16:09:18 |
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Guy I know: Richard Head, Richard Painter. | by rook_mtl | 2005-05-03 16:15:58 |
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Richard Seed | by watsondog | 2005-05-03 20:11:48 |
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Neil Down is probably the worst I've heard | by Dazed | 2005-05-03 20:37:17 |
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No one ever spells my name right either. | by RetiQlum2 | 2005-05-03 16:23:09 |
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Do they ever refuse to call you by your name? | by SnappingTurtle | 2005-05-03 17:04:25 |
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Is that with a "zee" or a "zed"? (n/t) | by run.dll | 2005-05-03 17:17:39 |
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You should have seen how they mutilated Vanderwerf (n/t) | by j.butterfly | 2005-05-03 18:29:04 |
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When I was at school... | by TheGM | 2005-05-03 18:37:30 |
