Comments on: Swedish couple fined for naming their child "Brfxxccxxmnpcccclll mmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116" http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html Brain candy for Happy Mutants Sat, 25 May 2013 01:57:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Roach http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-128777 Roach Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-128777 Searching for irony...searching for irony...irony found! Searching for irony…searching for irony…irony found!

]]> By: darkchica11 http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-242954 darkchica11 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-242954 m hv n d, hw bt w nm kds NRML nms. Y knwwwwwwwwww MTT,CHRSTN,JFF,KTY,STFN,CHRS,RCK,DV,JMS,SMNTH,BRN,MK,JNFFR,LX,WLL,JM,SCTT,JSSC,BRTNY,MTCH,JSH,RN,RC,BCC,LLY,JLLN,DN,SR,JL,STV,CNNR,SN,CHLS,VN,DLLN,MRK,TRH,JCK,BRNN,BN...............YH LTS STP WTH TH CLWN NMS LK SD SHW BB ND BWZ ND PCK NRML FCKN NMSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Y FGGTS m hv n d, hw bt w nm kds NRML nms. Y knwwwwwwwwww MTT,CHRSTN,JFF,KTY,STFN,CHRS,RCK,DV,JMS,SMNTH,BRN,MK,JNFFR,LX,WLL,JM,SCTT,JSSC,BRTNY,MTCH,JSH,RN,RC,BCC,LLY,JLLN,DN,SR,JL,STV,CNNR,SN,CHLS,VN,DLLN,MRK,TRH,JCK,BRNN,BN……………YH LTS STP WTH TH CLWN NMS LK SD SHW BB ND BWZ ND PCK NRML FCKN NMSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Y FGGTS

]]> By: ecobore http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-129292 ecobore Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-129292 Oh, they are not alone in their madness! http://www.infoplease.com/spot/celebrity-baby-names.html Oh, they are not alone in their madness!
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/celebrity-baby-names.html

]]> By: O3 http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-128784 O3 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-128784 Old meme! Also, wholly lacking is any mention of this case's vital link to 'Pataphysics, which in my opinion is what elevates it from shenenigans to art. Old meme! Also, wholly lacking is any mention of this case’s vital link to ‘Pataphysics, which in my opinion is what elevates it from shenenigans to art.

]]> By: RP http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-129042 RP Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-129042 3 things... First, as several others have pointed out, this story is nearing 10 years old. Second, they were NOT fined for naming their child Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116, they were fined for not naming him before his 5th birthday, so the title of this post is factually incorrect and misleading. Third, I don't know why everyone assumes this kid would get "pummeled" at school. If I knew someone named Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116, that kid would have been the most popular kid in school, if only because pronouncing and spelling the kid's name would make every teacher and administrator cry out to the Flying Spaghetti Monster. 3 things…

First, as several others have pointed out, this story is nearing 10 years old.

Second, they were NOT fined for naming their child Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116, they were fined for not naming him before his 5th birthday, so the title of this post is factually incorrect and misleading.

Third, I don’t know why everyone assumes this kid would get “pummeled” at school. If I knew someone named Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116, that kid would have been the most popular kid in school, if only because pronouncing and spelling the kid’s name would make every teacher and administrator cry out to the Flying Spaghetti Monster.

]]> By: padster123 http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-129299 padster123 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-129299 You know, I considered keeping my children "off net". Not seriously, but it was actually a bit of a sad moment when it came time to "register". How easy would it be to have a child, that was never "known" to the authorities? Probably easier if you live in Deliverance country, I suppose. You know, I considered keeping my children “off net”. Not seriously, but it was actually a bit of a sad moment when it came time to “register”.

How easy would it be to have a child, that was never “known” to the authorities? Probably easier if you live in Deliverance country, I suppose.

]]> By: Kid http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-128788 Kid Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-128788 #18: Interesting insight. So perhaps this "Brfxxccxxmnpcccclll mmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116" is resulted by the kid himself banging the keyboard when his parents asked him what he wants to name himself. #18: Interesting insight. So perhaps this “Brfxxccxxmnpcccclll mmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116″ is resulted by the kid himself banging the keyboard when his parents asked him what he wants to name himself.

]]> By: donopolis http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-128791 donopolis Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-128791 I say let the parents name the child or not as they see fit. This is just one more example of government meddling where it does not belong. D- I say let the parents name the child or not as they see fit. This is just one more example of government meddling where it does not belong.

D-

]]> By: spazzm http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-129047 spazzm Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-129047 The only 'source' I can find of this is Wikipedia. The WP article gives no sources other than a blog post that gives the WP article as its source. In other words: [Citation needed] I guess since he'd be around 18 now, Mr. Albin Gustaf Tarzan Hallin would be able to confirm these rumours himself, if he exists. The only ‘source’ I can find of this is Wikipedia. The WP article gives no sources other than a blog post that gives the WP article as its source.

In other words:
[Citation needed]

I guess since he’d be around 18 now, Mr. Albin Gustaf Tarzan Hallin would be able to confirm these rumours himself, if he exists.

]]> By: Santa's Knee http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-128794 Santa's Knee Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-128794 Yeah, O3, 'Pataphysics gives it REAL streat cred... I think that they should let them name the child whatever they wish - and then give the kid a free pass when, 16 or so years down the road, he goes all Peter Stomare from "Fargo" on them. Yeah, O3, ‘Pataphysics gives it REAL streat cred…

I think that they should let them name the child whatever they wish – and then give the kid a free pass when, 16 or so years down the road, he goes all Peter Stomare from “Fargo” on them.

]]> By: Ranryu http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-128796 Ranryu Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-128796 Where are the Swedish language sources for this story? Smells like pure bullshit to me. Where are the Swedish language sources for this story? Smells like pure bullshit to me.

]]> By: spazzm http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-129057 spazzm Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-129057 Furthermore, the news sites that turn up on a google search of this gives the source of this article variously as Reuter [sic], Reuters or TT. Furthermore, the news sites that turn up on a google search of this gives the source of this article variously as Reuter [sic], Reuters or TT.

]]> By: funeralpudding http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-128805 funeralpudding Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-128805 #18: Perhaps instead of waiting for children to be ready to pick their own name, the parents should simply PARENT. As for the ridicule faced by the child - GOOD! - ridicule is society's way of letting people know how foolish they are being. #18: Perhaps instead of waiting for children to be ready to pick their own name, the parents should simply PARENT. As for the ridicule faced by the child – GOOD! – ridicule is society’s way of letting people know how foolish they are being.

]]> By: Philscbx http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-130856 Philscbx Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-130856 Name a pet rat a scientific expression and exterminate the worthless of those using Meth when naming kids. It's a growing paranoia syndrome. It's tough enough being a kid. It's not 'Leave it to Beaver' era. Real Swedish names have real meaning. Name a pet rat a scientific expression and exterminate the worthless of those using Meth when naming kids.

It’s a growing paranoia syndrome.

It’s tough enough being a kid. It’s not ‘Leave it to Beaver’ era.
Real Swedish names have real meaning.

]]> By: Takuan http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-130857 Takuan Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-130857 @46 Surely as a responsible parent you have already established secondary identities for your children? Think of the advantage they will have decades later in having totally credible documents for when the day comes. @46
Surely as a responsible parent you have already established secondary identities for your children? Think of the advantage they will have decades later in having totally credible documents for when the day comes.

]]> By: Joyuna http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-128817 Joyuna Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-128817 This is so OLD... This is so OLD…

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-832318 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-832318 sooo, what is the kids legal name now? sooo, what is the kids legal name now?

]]> By: Rick. http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-128586 Rick. Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-128586 It's all fun and games 'til the kid starts getting pummeled at school. It’s all fun and games ’til the kid starts getting pummeled at school.

]]> By: Lone http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-128587 Lone Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-128587 I prefer Optimus Prime, but thats been done. Just call the kid 'Random' or 'Faulty Keyboard' I prefer Optimus Prime, but thats been done.

Just call the kid ‘Random’ or ‘Faulty Keyboard’

]]> By: Nivalsj http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-128588 Nivalsj Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-128588 Fun toying with the government, but at the expense of the kid? If they're trying to prove a point, why not change their own names? Fun toying with the government, but at the expense of the kid? If they’re trying to prove a point, why not change their own names?

]]> By: Antinous http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-128595 Antinous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-128595 Since they're using their child as an art project, maybe Sweden could donate them to Damien Hirst for one of his formaldehyde works. Since they’re using their child as an art project, maybe Sweden could donate them to Damien Hirst for one of his formaldehyde works.

]]> By: MollyMaguire http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-128599 MollyMaguire Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-128599 "legally approved name" gives me the willies “legally approved name” gives me the willies

]]> By: gabrielm http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-128603 gabrielm Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-128603 Maybe they read <a href="http://xkcd.com/327/">this xkcd comic</a>. But in all seriousness, why would there be a "prohibition on one-letter naming"? My great-grandmother's second husband was named J! Maybe they read this xkcd comic.

But in all seriousness, why would there be a “prohibition on one-letter naming”? My great-grandmother’s second husband was named J!

]]> By: blibble http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-128862 blibble Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-128862 See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116 See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116

]]> By: Jeff http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-129381 Jeff Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-129381 If you've been blessed with a child, and then you can't name that child in a human way, then you might not be a fit parent. At least that's my guess. If you’ve been blessed with a child, and then you can’t name that child in a human way, then you might not be a fit parent. At least that’s my guess.

]]> By: RyanH http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-128615 RyanH Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-128615 @ #5 I agree that the phrase out of context sounds rather dark, but I can't disagree with it. Just one of those social rules that has been codified into law. It's the community saying "We, the sane majority, aren't going to let you inflict this well intended suffering upon your defenseless child" These naming laws are the verbal equivalent of the laws that don't let you beat you kid. Spanking? Sure, but then again, you are allowed to name you kid Horace or Gunther too. @ #5
I agree that the phrase out of context sounds rather dark, but I can’t disagree with it. Just one of those social rules that has been codified into law. It’s the community saying “We, the sane majority, aren’t going to let you inflict this well intended suffering upon your defenseless child”

These naming laws are the verbal equivalent of the laws that don’t let you beat you kid. Spanking? Sure, but then again, you are allowed to name you kid Horace or Gunther too.

]]> By: Ian70 http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-129128 Ian70 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-129128 Um, don't these stories get background-checked before getting posted on here? Cory!, you're getting lazy, dude. David Byrne reads your blog. It the kid was freakin' steampunk you'd have checked into it, right? C'mon. Um, don’t these stories get background-checked before getting posted on here? Cory!, you’re getting lazy, dude. David Byrne reads your blog. It the kid was freakin’ steampunk you’d have checked into it, right? C’mon.

]]> By: Bek http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-128618 Bek Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-128618 @GabrielM: I think that xhcd comic was once boing'd actually. What business does the government have approving names? @GabrielM: I think that xhcd comic was once boing’d actually.

What business does the government have approving names?

]]> By: Kickyfast http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-128619 Kickyfast Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-128619 Yeah, Sweden is ruining a perfectly good school shooter factory, here. Yeah, Sweden is ruining a perfectly good school shooter factory, here.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2008/02/20/swedish-couple-fined.html#comment-722796 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-722796 I remember reading this when the poor kid was born. It was in a local newspaper in the UK. It was a great laugh and certainly brightened up the physics department for a few seconds xD I remember reading this when the poor kid was born. It was in a local newspaper in the UK. It was a great laugh and certainly brightened up the physics department for a few seconds xD

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