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Alyx Sands

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03-26-2008 16:30

I just noticed LL have put up a huge bunch of new names, and ALL of them Jewish-sounding (meaning, German-derived such as Goldstein etc)

What's with that? Are they going with bunches of themed names now???

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Raymond Figtree

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03-26-2008 16:32

Some of my best alts are Jewish.

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Alyx Sands

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03-26-2008 16:38

From: Raymond Figtree

Some of my best alts are Jewish.

No, don't try THAT route....yesyesyes I am German and all that, but I have Jewish friends too!

I was just wondering. It seemed weird to have about a hundred of them at once.

Some of my best alts are Welsh and Arab....

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Viktoria Dovgal

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03-26-2008 16:43

They've always done batches of names along a theme. The last time around I noticed a bunch of defunct airplane makers but there have been lots and lots of patterns.

Caledric Axon

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03-26-2008 16:45

You have a problem with germans?

Alyx Sands

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03-26-2008 16:46

From: Caledric Axon

You have a problem with germans?

ME? I AM German....

The previous bunches, though, were always mixed-I thought. 20 defunctr airplane makers, 20 normal English names, 20 punny ones....

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Weston Graves

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03-26-2008 16:50

Is - is Beethoven among them? If so I may have to create a new alt!

I'd settle for Mendelssohn. They've already done a Schumann I think.

Conifer Dada

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03-26-2008 16:52

I like the funny names best - not for myself, you understand, but for other people!

Two of the best second names I've seen so far are Electricteeth and Lockjaw!

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Alyx Sands

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03-26-2008 16:52

From: Weston Graves

Is - is Beethoven among them? If so I may have to create a new alt!

I'd settle for Mendelssohn. They've already done a Schumann I think.

Nah, sorry-but you can have Weinreb (=vine in German), which I thought was cool (I come from a winemaking town where people get totally pissed once a year during the wine market....)

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Alyx Sands

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03-26-2008 16:53

From: Conifer Dada

I like the funny names best - not for myself, you understand, but for other people!

Two of the best second names I've seen so far are Electricteeth and Lockjaw!

My all time fave is Morgen Latte-German for the kind of, er, erection men get in the morning after sleep....

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Weston Graves

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03-26-2008 16:54

From: Alyx Sands

Nah, sorry-but you can have Weinreb (=vine in German), which I thought was cool (I come from a winemaking town where people get totally pissed once a year during the wine market....)

Yeah, I just went and checked. No Beethoven.

The list looks a lot shorter then usual, or maybe it's just me.

Alyx Sands

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03-26-2008 17:03

From: Weston Graves

Yeah, I just went and checked. No Beethoven.

The list looks a lot shorter then usual, or maybe it's just me.

That's what I thought. Then I found out you get different lists on different servers....but still, there are a LOT of Jewish-sounding names.

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Slack Zapedzki

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03-26-2008 17:12

Best of all you've got to love the variety...

Kwasman, Kwasmann, Kwassman, Kwassmann.

Kaffehbaum.

Alyx Sands

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03-26-2008 17:14

Yeah, they have slight variations on several names....really weird.

Kaffehbaum is cool!

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SuezanneC Baskerville

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03-26-2008 17:21

Is it this list of names?
http://www.jewishgen.org/jri-pl/psa/podwoloczyskasurn.htm

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Slack Zapedzki

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03-26-2008 17:26

From: Weston Graves

Is - is Beethoven among them? If so I may have to create a new alt!

I'd settle for Mendelssohn. They've already done a Schumann I think.

Mendelsohn's on it.

Isabeau Imako

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03-26-2008 17:38

Latte means erection in German? I'm so very embarrassed if that is the case (Shhh Latte is an alt).

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03-26-2008 17:44

From: Isabeau Imako

Latte means erection in German? I'm so very embarrassed if that is the case (Shhh Latte is an alt).

Does that also mean every American has been ordering an "erection" at Starbucks???

If so, that would explain why the ladies in front of me always got the "Grande".

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Isabeau Imako

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03-26-2008 17:48

From: Tod69 Talamasca

Does that also mean every American has been ordering an "erection" at Starbucks???

If so, that would explain why the ladies in front of me always got the "Grande".

Well wouldn't that be grand!
Feeling lonely? Just go down to your neighbourhood Starbucks... only $5.

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Kira Cuddihy

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03-26-2008 17:58

From: Weston Graves

Is - is Beethoven among them? If so I may have to create a new alt!
I'd settle for Mendelssohn. They've already done a Schumann I think.

Beethoven is my ferrets name, you can't have it

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Raymond Figtree

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03-26-2008 17:58

Sadly, my Latte is non-fat.

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Kira Cuddihy

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03-26-2008 18:00

From: Raymond Figtree

Sadly, my Latte is non-fat.

that would be very sad indeed, sorry.

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Isabeau Imako

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03-26-2008 18:03

From: Raymond Figtree

Sadly, my Latte is non-fat.

Hope it's sweet at least...

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From: Macphisto Angelus

Just remember what my dear Grammy always says: "F**k 'em!"

Damien1 Thorne

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03-26-2008 18:05

From: Raymond Figtree

Sadly, my Latte is non-fat.

You aren't supposed to be admitting that. Turn in your man card.

Raymond Figtree

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03-26-2008 18:05

From: Kira Cuddihy

that would be very sad indeed, sorry.

It gets worse: It's no-foam as well.

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What's with all the Jewish names?
Alyx Sands Mental Mentor Linguist Join date: 17 Feb 2007 Posts: 2,432	03-26-2008 16:30 I just noticed LL have put up a huge bunch of new names, and ALL of them Jewish-sounding (meaning, German-derived such as Goldstein etc) What's with that? Are they going with bunches of themed names now??? _____________________ ~~I'm a linguist. RL sucks, but right now it's decided to be a little less nasty to me - you can still be nice to me if you want! ~~ ->Potestatem obscuri lateris nescitis.<-
Raymond Figtree Gone, avi, gone Join date: 17 May 2006 Posts: 6,256	03-26-2008 16:32 Some of my best alts are Jewish. _____________________ Read or listen to some Eckhart Tolle. You won't regret it.
Alyx Sands Mental Mentor Linguist Join date: 17 Feb 2007 Posts: 2,432	03-26-2008 16:38 From: Raymond Figtree Some of my best alts are Jewish. No, don't try THAT route....yesyesyes I am German and all that, but I have Jewish friends too! I was just wondering. It seemed weird to have about a hundred of them at once. Some of my best alts are Welsh and Arab.... _____________________ ~~I'm a linguist. RL sucks, but right now it's decided to be a little less nasty to me - you can still be nice to me if you want! ~~ ->Potestatem obscuri lateris nescitis.<-
Viktoria Dovgal … Join date: 29 Jul 2007 Posts: 3,593	03-26-2008 16:43 They've always done batches of names along a theme. The last time around I noticed a bunch of defunct airplane makers but there have been lots and lots of patterns.
Caledric Axon I mkae poast now? Join date: 9 Nov 2005 Posts: 200	03-26-2008 16:45 You have a problem with germans?
Alyx Sands Mental Mentor Linguist Join date: 17 Feb 2007 Posts: 2,432	03-26-2008 16:46 From: Caledric Axon You have a problem with germans? ME? I AM German.... The previous bunches, though, were always mixed-I thought. 20 defunctr airplane makers, 20 normal English names, 20 punny ones.... _____________________ ~~I'm a linguist. RL sucks, but right now it's decided to be a little less nasty to me - you can still be nice to me if you want! ~~ ->Potestatem obscuri lateris nescitis.<-
Weston Graves Werebeagle Join date: 24 Mar 2007 Posts: 2,059	03-26-2008 16:50 Is - is Beethoven among them? If so I may have to create a new alt! I'd settle for Mendelssohn. They've already done a Schumann I think.
Conifer Dada Hiya m'dooks! Join date: 6 Oct 2006 Posts: 3,716	03-26-2008 16:52 I like the funny names best - not for myself, you understand, but for other people! Two of the best second names I've seen so far are Electricteeth and Lockjaw! _____________________
Alyx Sands Mental Mentor Linguist Join date: 17 Feb 2007 Posts: 2,432	03-26-2008 16:52 From: Weston Graves Is - is Beethoven among them? If so I may have to create a new alt! I'd settle for Mendelssohn. They've already done a Schumann I think. Nah, sorry-but you can have Weinreb (=vine in German), which I thought was cool (I come from a winemaking town where people get totally pissed once a year during the wine market....) _____________________ ~~I'm a linguist. RL sucks, but right now it's decided to be a little less nasty to me - you can still be nice to me if you want! ~~ ->Potestatem obscuri lateris nescitis.<-
Alyx Sands Mental Mentor Linguist Join date: 17 Feb 2007 Posts: 2,432	03-26-2008 16:53 From: Conifer Dada I like the funny names best - not for myself, you understand, but for other people! Two of the best second names I've seen so far are Electricteeth and Lockjaw! My all time fave is Morgen Latte-German for the kind of, er, erection men get in the morning after sleep.... _____________________ ~~I'm a linguist. RL sucks, but right now it's decided to be a little less nasty to me - you can still be nice to me if you want! ~~ ->Potestatem obscuri lateris nescitis.<-
Weston Graves Werebeagle Join date: 24 Mar 2007 Posts: 2,059	03-26-2008 16:54 From: Alyx Sands Nah, sorry-but you can have Weinreb (=vine in German), which I thought was cool (I come from a winemaking town where people get totally pissed once a year during the wine market....) Yeah, I just went and checked. No Beethoven. The list looks a lot shorter then usual, or maybe it's just me.
Alyx Sands Mental Mentor Linguist Join date: 17 Feb 2007 Posts: 2,432	03-26-2008 17:03 From: Weston Graves Yeah, I just went and checked. No Beethoven. The list looks a lot shorter then usual, or maybe it's just me. That's what I thought. Then I found out you get different lists on different servers....but still, there are a LOT of Jewish-sounding names. _____________________ ~~I'm a linguist. RL sucks, but right now it's decided to be a little less nasty to me - you can still be nice to me if you want! ~~ ->Potestatem obscuri lateris nescitis.<-
Slack Zapedzki secondBiTS.com Join date: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 360	03-26-2008 17:12 Best of all you've got to love the variety... Kwasman, Kwasmann, Kwassman, Kwassmann. Kaffehbaum.
Alyx Sands Mental Mentor Linguist Join date: 17 Feb 2007 Posts: 2,432	03-26-2008 17:14 Yeah, they have slight variations on several names....really weird. Kaffehbaum is cool! _____________________ ~~I'm a linguist. RL sucks, but right now it's decided to be a little less nasty to me - you can still be nice to me if you want! ~~ ->Potestatem obscuri lateris nescitis.<-
SuezanneC Baskerville Forums Rock! Join date: 22 Dec 2003 Posts: 14,229	03-26-2008 17:21 Is it this list of names? http://www.jewishgen.org/jri-pl/psa/podwoloczyskasurn.htm _____________________ - So long to these forums, the vBulletin forums that used to be at forums.secondlife.com. I will miss them. I can be found on the web by searching for "SuezanneC Baskerville", or go to http://www.google.com/profiles/suezanne - http://lindenlab.tribe.net/ created on 11/19/03. Members: Ben, Catherine, Colin, Cory, Dan, Doug, Jim, Philip, Phoenix, Richard, Robin, and Ryan -
Slack Zapedzki secondBiTS.com Join date: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 360	03-26-2008 17:26 From: Weston Graves Is - is Beethoven among them? If so I may have to create a new alt! I'd settle for Mendelssohn. They've already done a Schumann I think. Mendelsohn's on it.
Isabeau Imako P'tite Poulette Join date: 13 Sep 2007 Posts: 2,335	03-26-2008 17:38 Latte means erection in German? I'm so very embarrassed if that is the case (Shhh Latte is an alt). _____________________ From: Macphisto Angelus Just remember what my dear Grammy always says: "F**k 'em!"
Tod69 Talamasca The Human Tripod ;) Join date: 20 Sep 2005 Posts: 4,107	03-26-2008 17:44 From: Isabeau Imako Latte means erection in German? I'm so very embarrassed if that is the case (Shhh Latte is an alt). Does that also mean every American has been ordering an "erection" at Starbucks??? If so, that would explain why the ladies in front of me always got the "Grande". _____________________ really pissy & mean right now and NOT happy with Life.
Isabeau Imako P'tite Poulette Join date: 13 Sep 2007 Posts: 2,335	03-26-2008 17:48 From: Tod69 Talamasca Does that also mean every American has been ordering an "erection" at Starbucks??? If so, that would explain why the ladies in front of me always got the "Grande". Well wouldn't that be grand! Feeling lonely? Just go down to your neighbourhood Starbucks... only $5. _____________________ From: Macphisto Angelus Just remember what my dear Grammy always says: "F**k 'em!"
Kira Cuddihy Registered User Join date: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 1,375	03-26-2008 17:58 From: Weston Graves Is - is Beethoven among them? If so I may have to create a new alt! I'd settle for Mendelssohn. They've already done a Schumann I think. Beethoven is my ferrets name, you can't have it _____________________
Raymond Figtree Gone, avi, gone Join date: 17 May 2006 Posts: 6,256	03-26-2008 17:58 Sadly, my Latte is non-fat. _____________________ Read or listen to some Eckhart Tolle. You won't regret it.
Kira Cuddihy Registered User Join date: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 1,375	03-26-2008 18:00 From: Raymond Figtree Sadly, my Latte is non-fat. that would be very sad indeed, sorry. _____________________
Isabeau Imako P'tite Poulette Join date: 13 Sep 2007 Posts: 2,335	03-26-2008 18:03 From: Raymond Figtree Sadly, my Latte is non-fat. Hope it's sweet at least... _____________________ From: Macphisto Angelus Just remember what my dear Grammy always says: "F**k 'em!"
Damien1 Thorne Registered User Join date: 26 Aug 2007 Posts: 4,877	03-26-2008 18:05 From: Raymond Figtree Sadly, my Latte is non-fat. You aren't supposed to be admitting that. Turn in your man card.
Raymond Figtree Gone, avi, gone Join date: 17 May 2006 Posts: 6,256	03-26-2008 18:05 From: Kira Cuddihy that would be very sad indeed, sorry. It gets worse: It's no-foam as well. _____________________ Read or listen to some Eckhart Tolle. You won't regret it.

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