GasBandit
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Also the "about" sections of our profiles. Most people don't bother with it.
The Random Crap Thread 2: It Hits the Fan.
- Thread starter North_Ranger
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Today I learned 
Mr. Z is in charge of registration for our local kids baseball. He has to check everyone's submitted birth certificates, addresses, etc. to make sure everything is kosher and up to code. Today, we learned that a boy in our league, whom I've never met btw, was given a very literary middle name.
It's Voldemort.
He's parents gave him the middle name Voldemort. It's on his freaking birth certificate. I have no words.
It's Voldemort.
He's parents gave him the middle name Voldemort. It's on his freaking birth certificate. I have no words.
Guessing the parents are Slytherins and Death Eaters.
It's just so when he grows up he can be known anagramously under the sobriquet Tom Riddle.
I can't remember. Where does the "V" comes from?
Grandpa...
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As much as this would at least explain it a little bit, the kid's first and last names do not anagram to anything close to that. At least, I assume. I haven't tried it yet. And obviously I'm not going to say what they are for privacy's sake.
As I said to Mr. Z when he showed me; I can get literary-inspired names, even some that are bordering on questionable. Like, ok, Anakin wasn't always evil. Maybe you think Thanos was right. But Voldemort?! VOLDEMORT?!?
(PS: Because it also includes the parents names, both before and after marriage, and obvious, although different, ethnic backgrounds, I find this even more puzzling.)
Maybe the parents didn't want to give a middle name, but someone at the hospital pulled a little prank and now they're stuck with it
"I am my own Grandpa" intensifies.
The day you learned I am my own grandfather, is the most random day of your life, but for me it's Tuesday.
i meant my about section gah sorry for the misunderstanding- im so used to seeing that part of an account being called a bio
no way world record achievement right here
GasBandit
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That's what I assumed you meant anyway. That is where one would put their bio, after all. I think just most of us never even realized it was there.
[ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED]
Dave
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That really sucks. I hope that whomever you find next is a good fit as well. There are a few things in life where once you find someone that fits you keep them. Your barber, your mechanic, and your counselor probably top that list.
Doctorate thesis defence this afternoon... it's in 4 hours, and holy crap am I nervous.
I want to re-read my paper and go over my research findings again, but I can't focus at all. I think I'll try again anyways; I've never been one to cram before exams, but this feels like a reasonable exception.
I want to re-read my paper and go over my research findings again, but I can't focus at all. I think I'll try again anyways; I've never been one to cram before exams, but this feels like a reasonable exception.
Customer: "My friend told me your company offers a 30% discount to seniors."
Me: "We don't offer senior discounts. We never have."
Customer: "Well you're full of crap!"
So it's that kind of day.
Me: "We don't offer senior discounts. We never have."
Customer: "Well you're full of crap!"
So it's that kind of day.
"Oh yes, we do, *look up birthday in your system* It's available for anyone born before *date that is one week befor their birthday*, sorry, no exceptions."
But I know your pain.
Best of luck!!
If my math is correct, you're probably in the middle of this now. Sending good vibes!
Accepted with minor revisions!
Basically what I expected, at there always seems to be revision for these things. But the most important word is the first one: accepted!!
GasBandit
Staff member
Grats, Doctor.
Reverend Doctor?
Not sure if I'm crazy about this new direction for Doctor Who, but screw it, I'll give it a shot.
Not sure if I'm crazy about this new direction for Doctor Who, but screw it, I'll give it a shot.