J-rap Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Also, the doctor who took out my wisdom teeth was named Dr. Slaughter, and my daughter's speech therapist was named Mrs. Speaker. A partner at my uncle's medical clinic was named Dr. Gesundheit! A classmate of mine growing up was named Rusty Gates. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) my elementary music teacher was named mrs. paine. of course - students called her a pain in the neck. we had a barber named harry fox. Edited October 27, 2016 by gardenmom5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I knew a mechanic named Rusty Ford. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I knew a clergy person with the last name of "Divine." A fickle ex boyfriend had the last name of "Hurtt." Then there's the old tall tale about the Hogg sisters, whose first names were "Ima" and "Youra." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite5 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Also, the doctor who took out my wisdom teeth was named Dr. Slaughter, and my daughter's speech therapist was named Mrs. Speaker. A partner at my uncle's medical clinic was named Dr. Gesundheit! A classmate of mine growing up was named Rusty Gates. :) Knew a chaplain named Karen Chaplin. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 Knew a chaplain named Karen Chaplin. That reminds of my pastor growing up, who was Pastor Darling. It always sounded funny to hear people calling him that. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 My elementary school band teacher, who played the flute, was Mr. Tweedle. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I've never known anyone with a cool name. I've known a Willie Nelson (not William) and an Eileen Dover. They both absolutely hated their names. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I met a guy named Graham Golden. But when I met him I was creating his student ID which has his last name listed first so I saw it as Golden, Graham. I looked up from the form with an amused looked and his reply to my expression was, "yup, you read it right.' 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Several Dr. Payne's around here. Sounds funny when paged at the hospital! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 My MIL first husband was Mr. Maybe they were married 2yrs before he came out of the closet. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 One of my music teaching mentors was Ms. Medley, which is a musical term in it's own right, and then the kids inevitably changed it to Ms. Melody :). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellifera33 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 My mom's obstetrician was Dr. Gore. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 There was a local dentist named Dr. Toothaker... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I went to school with a guy named Dantz Hall. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 The ornithologist at my university was Dr. Byrd My friend's father Dr. Hand was a hand surgeon. My son's OT was also named Hand, but not related. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I did an internship with a doctor named Dr. Doctoroff. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethben Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 My daughter's oral surgeon was Dr. Stich which is pretty close to Stitch which is what I always called him by accident. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I went to school with a guy named Dantz Hall. LMAO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 My daughter's oral surgeon was Dr. Stich which is pretty close to Stitch which is what I always called him by accident. Huh...I pronounce Stich and Stitch exactly the same. I wonder if I'm odd. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellifera33 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Huh...I pronounce Stich and Stitch exactly the same. I wonder if I'm odd. Maybe it's pronounced steech with a guttural ch like in loch? My grandma insisted that she went to school with a sister and brother named Rosie and Harry Butts, but I could never tell if she was serious of not. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Maybe it's pronounced steech with a guttural ch like in loch? My grandma insisted that she went to school with a sister and brother named Rosie and Harry Butts, but I could never tell if she was serious of not. Ohhh I just looked up the pronunciation. It's "stish" for Stich. (short i) That didn't occur to me, but that makes some sense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagel270 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I had a podiatrist named Dr. Corn. There was a girl at school named Spring Waters. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I went to school with a girl named Christine Cross. Everyone called her Chris Cross. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 My elementary school music teacher's name was Mrs. Singer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF612 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) My OB/GYN who delivered my first son was Dr. Beaver. Yup. My second son had Dr. Pillow. Edited October 27, 2016 by UCF612 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamonlyone Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) A friend's father, who is a pastor, is Reverend Booze. Edited October 27, 2016 by iamonlyone 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daria Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 We have a local doctor named "Mesick". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) Then there's the old tall tale about the Hogg sisters, whose first names were "Ima" and "Youra." Ima Hogg was indeed real. She had no sister, however. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ima_Hogg Edited October 27, 2016 by Kinsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storygirl Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) Then there's the old tall tale about the Hogg sisters, whose first names were "Ima" and "Youra." There really was an Ima Hogg. But she didn't have a sister, so there was no "Ura." https://tshaonline.org/publications/books/31531 My mom had a neighbor named Harry Furry. ETA: Kinsa, great minds think alike! I knew about Ima, because she was a member of my sorority. Edited October 27, 2016 by Storygirl 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) . Edited September 10, 2020 by Æthelthryth the Texan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 There is a dentist with the last name Beavers. Oh just saw the ob/gyn's name upthread. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Ima Hogg was indeed real. She had no sister, however. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ima_Hogg How cool is that? The things I learn here ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 When I was a young adult working at a pharmacy, we had a regular patient named Hiawana Work. And just in case you're wondering, no, it wasn't Hiawatha! :) Maybe the parents meant for it to be? Who knows?!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 My parents' church was lead by a Bishop Bishop for a time. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendy not in HI Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) We have a friend in the Air Force with the last name Paine. We met him when he was a Major! Our Bishop when we were newlyweds was named Bispo, which is Bishop is Portuguese, so basically Bishop Bishop. Edited October 27, 2016 by wendy not in HI 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I had open heart surgery as a child and my surgeon's name was Dr. Killman. I went to college with Crystal Shue. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKim Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Also, the doctor who took out my wisdom teeth was named Dr. Slaughter, and my daughter's speech therapist was named Mrs. Speaker. How weird! Our dentist is Dr. Slaughter. He and his dad have a practice together. Slaughter and Slaughter. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 We have a friend in the Air Force with the last name Paine. We met him when he was a Major! Our Bishop when we were newlyweds was named Bispo, which is Bishop is Portuguese, so basically Bishop Bishop. My sister, also in the Air Force, knew a Major Paine! Wonder if it was the same guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 The new OBGYN in town is Dr. Born One of my college professors was named Rocky Robins. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) nm Edited October 27, 2016 by TechWife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scbusf Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 My DD's psychiatrist is named Dr. Helps. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 My dentist when I was a kid was Dr. Beck. Bek means "animal mouth" (yep, we've got separate words in Dutch for human mouths and mouths belonging to animals). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookbard Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I taught a little girl called "Paige Turner" - don't know if she ended up helping musicians though. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 How weird! Our dentist is Dr. Slaughter. He and his dad have a practice together. Slaughter and Slaughter. Oh my goodness! Maybe they are all related. Mine was in California. (But that was a long time ago!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellifera33 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Our dentist is named Dr. Hurt. My Dad went to school with a guy named Rellim Miller. Seriously. I don't get it. :leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnE-girl Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 There was a local PE teacher named Mr. Sportsman and a teacher named Mrs. Teech. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I don't get it. :leaving: He can read his name in a mirror. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Pediatrician: Dr. KiddEye doctor: Dr. I. Ball 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 The Major Paine reminded me of some sailors I have known. The best Seaman Marks, Seaman Spitz and Seaman Swallow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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