Of course it does!

[p0wdermonkey]

Jack is no. 1 boy's name again. Am somewhat startled by this commentary in Metro.

Jack was the most popular name for baby boys born last year because it suggests 'honesty, trustworthiness and hard work'.

You what?

Comments

[artaxastra]

Jack is the most popular boys name because it suggests larceny, crime, drunkenness and dubious sexual taste....

Um....

[p0wdermonkey]

You may have a point. British teachers seem to agree, at least according to this article.

I'm supposed to have some writing time today. Why am I messing about with news trivia, however piratically themed?

[p0wdermonkey]

Sorry. Looks like that particular pointless article's been moved. Have another one:
http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2009/09/07/Poll-Teachers-wary-of-certain-names/UPI-65681252367127/

[artaxastra]

Certainly I'd be wary of a student named Jack! Somehow it's more...something than just plain John!

[poetic_self]

Wh0t? They can't be knowing our Jack *too* well.

[p0wdermonkey]

I'm always saying he's all things to all people, but that? No.

[hippediva]

*giggle* Apparently Metro don't know Jack! At least not the bedreaded Jack we all know and love! Honesty? He's allergic. Trustworthy? He's a PIRATE! Hard work? well....maybe. If there's plunder to be had. *wink*

[p0wdermonkey]

Must be that honest, trustworthy, hardworking streak showing itself ;)

[geekmama]

Wow. He's really got 'em fooled, hasn't he? *g*

[p0wdermonkey]

And enjoying every second of it, I should think!

[veronica_rich]

I heard supposedly that Nicole Richie named her son Sparrow - Sparrow James, no less ...

[p0wdermonkey]

Hmmm... It almost makes you wonder if she reads fanfic...