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Warpy

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1. Personally, I think baby names are largely determined by

Reply to Anymouse (Original post)

Mon Jun 10, 2013, 10:11 PM

Jun 2013

what soap opera is being watched or which trashy books are most popular when the mom to be is at home just before her due date, too uncomfortable to move.

I don't know any other way to explain the 4 Jasons and 3 Joshuas on my block back in the 80s.

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U Chicago study: Baby names indicate parent's political leanings. [View all] Anymouse Jun 2013 OP

Personally, I think baby names are largely determined by Warpy Jun 2013 #1

Huh. Don't fit this study norm at all Kber Jun 2013 #2

LIke our two senators, Barb and Dianne? Or our president--Barry? dimbear Jun 2013 #3

Oh for fuck's sake... David__77 Jun 2013 #4

Just think... defacto7 Jun 2013 #5