Parents Unable to Name Son "4real"

PhotoJones · 06-21-2007, 09:43 AM

So...because the kid's existence was a sort of reality check, they wanted to name the kid "4real". Hats off to the New Zealand government for stepping in with a dose of common sense.

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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- New Zealand authorities have blocked a couple's bid to officially name their new son "4real," saying numerals are not allowed.
Pat and Sheena Wheaton said they decided to name their new baby "4real" shortly after having an ultrasound and being struck by the reality of his impending arrival.
"For most of us, when we try to figure out what our names mean, we have to look it up in a babies book and ... there's no direct link between the meaning and the name," Pat Wheaton told TV One on Wednesday. "With this name, everyone knows what it means."
But when the parents filed the name with New Zealand's Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, they were told names beginning with a number were against the rules.
The government office has opened negotiations with the parents about the name under a policy that says all unusual names must be given case-by-case consideration.
"The name has not at this stage been rejected," Registrar-General Brian Clarke said in a statement Thursday. "We are currently in discussions with the parents ... to clarify the situation."
Clarke said the rules are designed to prevent names that are "likely to cause offense to a reasonable person." Satan and Adolf Hitler were proposed names that have been declined, he said.
If no compromise has been reached by July 9, the baby will be registered as "real," officials say.
New Zealand law requires all children born in the South Pacific nation to be registered with the Births, Deaths and Marriages registry within two months of birth.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapc....ap/index.html

JP · 06-21-2007, 09:44 AM

I'm sure they can get away with Foureal instead.

Dark Carnage · 06-21-2007, 09:49 AM

Why didn't someone just punch her in the stomach as soon as they mentioned that name?

Why not just call it Pharrell?

terry78 · 06-21-2007, 09:51 AM

As soon as I read that title, as most of us did, assumed this was some ghetto couple here in the states that was trying to do it...but even in New Zealand they're nuts.

JP · 06-21-2007, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by terry78

As soon as I read that title, as most of us did, assumed this was some ghetto couple here in the states that was trying to do it...but even in New Zealand they're nuts.

I did...

PhotoJones · 06-21-2007, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by terry78

As soon as I read that title, as most of us did, assumed this was some ghetto couple here in the states that was trying to do it...but even in New Zealand they're nuts.

Contrary to popular belief, stupidity is not relegated strictly to the United States.

Darthphere · 06-21-2007, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by photojones2

Contrary to popular belief, stupidity is not relegated strictly to the United States.

Crazy talk.

PhotoJones · 06-21-2007, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Darthphere

Crazy talk.

I know, I know. It's true, though. I promise.

jaguarr · 06-21-2007, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Darthphere

Crazy talk.

No, it's true. Stupidity is global. Universal, even. It's a plague.

jag

PhotoJones · 06-21-2007, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jaguarr

No, it's true. Stupidity is global. Universal, even. It's a plague.

jag

It's an Annihilation Wave.

Halcohol · 06-21-2007, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jaguarr

No, it's true. Stupidity is global. Universal, even. It's a plague.

jag

The only thing more common in the universe than stupidity is hydrogen.

Immortalfire · 06-21-2007, 10:21 AM

Morons. They hate the kid already.

jaguarr · 06-21-2007, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by photojones2

It's an Annihilation Wave.

Unfortunately, by the time it hits people have already gone and caught so much stupid they have no idea what hit them.

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Originally Posted by Halcohol

The only thing more common in the universe than stupidity is hydrogen.

And poop. Hydrogen and poop.

jag

**Hunter Rider** · 06-21-2007, 10:26 AM

What a couple of world class oxygen thieves

amazingfantasy15 · 06-21-2007, 11:00 AM

People really should be given a common sense test, with questions like, if you have a kid what are some potential names you'd like to give it. If people answer 4Real, Blanket, Apple, Kal-El, they must get thier tubes tied or a vasectomy

PhotoJones · 06-21-2007, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by amazingfantasy15

People really should be given a common sense test, with questions like, if you have a kid what are some potential names you'd like to give it. If people answer 4Real, Blanket, Apple, Kal-El, they must get thier tubes tied or a vasectomy

Except for Moon Unit and Dweezil, because Frank Zappa can do what he wants.

Darthphere · 06-21-2007, 11:03 AM

Moxy Crimefighter.

And truth be told, I would name my kid Kal-El.

PhotoJones · 06-21-2007, 11:05 AM

Pilot Inspektor

Wilhelm-Scream · 06-21-2007, 11:05 AM

Hahahaha
"Like, whoa.....there's really a baby in there!

For real!

Whoa....."

lol

By this criteria, I will name my son "Parasite".

Erzengel · 06-21-2007, 11:32 AM

My best friend's wife is a Nurse and she cares for babies at a hospital and 2 kids middle names were "Lil Dollar" and "Half Dollar".

PhotoJones · 06-21-2007, 11:34 AM

I went to school with a girl named Shi thead. Except, you know...there wasn't a space.

04nbod · 06-21-2007, 11:36 AM

i know the name is horrendous but in principle who the hell are the government to tell you what you can and can't call your child?

PhotoJones · 06-21-2007, 11:37 AM

I think it's for the safety and well being of the child.

Rezzo · 06-21-2007, 11:49 AM

Man I feel sorry for kids that have parents that give them ridiculous names

Asteroid-Man · 06-21-2007, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark Carnage

Why didn't someone just punch her in the stomach as soon as they mentioned that name?

Why not just call it Pharrell?

HAHAHAHA

06-21-2007, 09:44 AM	#2
JP Beastly Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 49,533	Re: Parents Unable to Name Son "4real" I'm sure they can get away with Foureal instead. __________________

06-21-2007, 09:49 AM	#3
Dark Carnage Leo Zeppelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: England Posts: 10,514	Re: Parents Unable to Name Son "4real" Why didn't someone just punch her in the stomach as soon as they mentioned that name? Why not just call it Pharrell? __________________ George Carlin is dead, and still better than you. A forgotten foe has returned. - Spider-Man: Unacceptable

06-21-2007, 09:51 AM	#4
terry78 I'm laughing internally Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 54,167	Re: Parents Unable to Name Son "4real" As soon as I read that title, as most of us did, assumed this was some ghetto couple here in the states that was trying to do it...but even in New Zealand they're nuts. __________________ It's better to be seen than viewed. ----------- Who the **** makes a movie and while planning it is like, "you know what this needs...is some Greg Kinnear."

06-21-2007, 10:21 AM	#12
Immortalfire The Invincible Iron Mod SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: In the pale moonlight Posts: 53,498	Re: Parents Unable to Name Son "4real" Morons. They hate the kid already. __________________ D A W G S

06-21-2007, 10:26 AM	#14
Hunter Rider Ronin SHH! Administrator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Camp Manuel Posts: 122,401	Re: Parents Unable to Name Son "4real" What a couple of world class oxygen thieves __________________ thinkmcflythink.com Movie fans, hop in your Delorean and check it out! "Now this life is etched in black but I wont be looking back, the rain washed out the tracks, I'll never find again"

06-21-2007, 11:00 AM	#15
amazingfantasy15 Side-Kick Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 12,091	Re: Parents Unable to Name Son "4real" People really should be given a common sense test, with questions like, if you have a kid what are some potential names you'd like to give it. If people answer 4Real, Blanket, Apple, Kal-El, they must get thier tubes tied or a vasectomy

06-21-2007, 11:03 AM	#17
Darthphere Kneel before 'Drox! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Phantom Zone Posts: 82,216	Re: Parents Unable to Name Son "4real" Moxy Crimefighter. And truth be told, I would name my kid Kal-El. __________________ "When I was in college, I was belittling the woman who later become my wife for not knowing who Boba Fett was, and she responded by asking me if I knew who the Prime Minister of Israel was. Surprisingly? Not Mon Mothma."-BKV

06-21-2007, 11:05 AM	#18
PhotoJones Banned User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Swimmin' in my Money Bin Posts: 24,067	Re: Parents Unable to Name Son "4real" Pilot Inspektor

06-21-2007, 11:05 AM	#19
Wilhelm-Scream Banned User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: C@L Posts: 46,314	Re: Parents Unable to Name Son "4real" Hahahaha "Like, whoa.....there's really a baby in there! For real! Whoa....." lol By this criteria, I will name my son "Parasite".

06-21-2007, 11:32 AM	#20
Erzengel \|-o-\| (-o-) \|-o-\| Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 58,965	Re: Parents Unable to Name Son "4real" My best friend's wife is a Nurse and she cares for babies at a hospital and 2 kids middle names were "Lil Dollar" and "Half Dollar". __________________ What SHH Class Are You?

06-21-2007, 11:34 AM	#21
PhotoJones Banned User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Swimmin' in my Money Bin Posts: 24,067	Re: Parents Unable to Name Son "4real" I went to school with a girl named Shi thead. Except, you know...there wasn't a space.

06-21-2007, 11:36 AM	#22
04nbod I need to debrief you Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: birkenhead, uk ahh...the chavs are attacking Posts: 10,266	Re: Parents Unable to Name Son "4real" i know the name is horrendous but in principle who the hell are the government to tell you what you can and can't call your child? __________________ WHAT WOULD DARTH VADER DO?

06-21-2007, 11:37 AM	#23
PhotoJones Banned User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Swimmin' in my Money Bin Posts: 24,067	Re: Parents Unable to Name Son "4real" I think it's for the safety and well being of the child.

06-21-2007, 11:49 AM	#24
Rezzo The Fire Rises Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 6,574	Re: Parents Unable to Name Son "4real" Man I feel sorry for kids that have parents that give them ridiculous names

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