Saturday, December 1, 2007

What's In A Name?


ALGERNON

Originally a Norman French nickname derived from aux gernons "having a mustache."

3 comments:

  1. It is therefore a peculiarly inappropriate name for a baby.

    Unless, perhaps, some infants in Normandy are born with moustaches. Presumably these babies also emerge from the womb cradling a tiny glass of cognac in one hand, sucking on a Gitanes and complaining about labour reform.

    "Aprés moi le placenta...."

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  2. Other popular mustache-friendly names that span the globe!

    Germany - Schnurrbart
    Japan - 髭
    Russia - Усик
    Spain - Bigote

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  3. One can only feel pity, that poor little Bigote's parents could not foresee their son introducing himself to English speakers.

    "And these are my sisters, Natsi and Appartide..."

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Be polite, or you will never be able to grow a mustache of your own.