Names of distinction

by **The Call of the Wendigo** Thu Jan 28, 2021 9:40 pm

Durga McBroom.

by **The Call of the Wendigo** Thu Jan 28, 2021 9:41 pm

I've just realised that sounds like Don't Go by Yazoo.

by Nightjar Thu Jan 28, 2021 9:48 pm

I need to have a look at a list of all the NFL players.

Even half-watching one game you hear at least a half-dozen off-the-chart zany names.

by Nightjar Fri Jul 09, 2021 3:56 pm

Zaila Avant-garde...

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jul/09/scripps-national-spelling-bee-2021-zaila-avant-garde-becomes-first-african-american-winner

by cosmictanya Sat Jul 10, 2021 7:01 pm

What is a spelling bee? I know what it literally is, but how did that develop as some kind of entertaining pastime that needed to be televised?

by **The Call of the Wendigo** Sat Jul 10, 2021 7:49 pm

I suppose it's because it's a quiz that's basically reduced to its barest form, enabling the observer to internally pit their own knowledge against that of the contestants.

by cosmictanya Sat Jul 10, 2021 8:16 pm

The Call of the Wendigo wrote:I suppose it's because it's a quiz that's basically reduced to its barest form, enabling the observer to internally pit their own knowledge against that of the contestants.

We really do live in the most incredibly strange world. People are so funny.

by Nightjar Sat Jul 10, 2021 9:46 pm

Americans are.

Not exclusively, but still uniquely - and uglily funny-un-ha-ha.

Being able to spell 'good' is something they consider worthy of a minor-Superbowl palaver.

Americans treat the image of a small child crumbling after a failed 'spell' a little like when England fans - en masse - cheered the shot of a German girl of about five crying after England made it 2-1.

Ultimately, despite them being barely human, it was quite funny.

There's a film with Jason Bateman in that skewers the whole blithe cruelty of it.

He plays an adult who, via manipulation of the extreme technical limits of the laws of regional competitive spelling bees is able to take part as an adult - regardlessly and shamelessly despite the hatred and moral ire he recieves.

I sense that CT might like it. yes

by Nightjar Sat Jul 10, 2021 9:50 pm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Words_(film)

by cosmictanya Sat Jul 10, 2021 10:09 pm

Nightjar wrote:Americans are.

Not exclusively, but still uniquely - and uglily funny-un-ha-ha.

Being able to spell 'good' is something they consider worthy of a minor-Superbowl palaver.

Americans treat the image of a small child crumbling after a failed 'spell' a little like when England fans - en masse - cheered the shot of a German girl of about five crying after England made it 2-1.

Ultimately, despite them being barely human, it was quite funny.

There's a film with Jason Bateman in that skewers the whole blithe cruelty of it.

He plays an adult who, via manipulation of the extreme technical limits of the laws of regional competitive spelling bees is able to take part as an adult - regardlessly and shamelessly despite the hatred and moral ire he recieves.

I sense that CT might like it.

I like Americans. They do their best. It may, in many cases, be their best at being absolute c***s, but for good or ill they give it everything they've got. There's much to be said for that.

by **The Call of the Wendigo** Fri Dec 23, 2022 7:16 am

Inguna Butane.

by Butterfield Sun Feb 05, 2023 12:57 am

Joyce Wrice

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by **The Call of the Wendigo** Fri Nov 03, 2023 7:40 pm

Quannah Chasinghorse.

Kay Walkingstick.

Juane Quick-to-See-Smith.

All currently famous Native Americans, the Internet informs me. happy

by Butterfield Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:17 pm

Chasinghorse I can believe.

I wonder if Leatherbarrow is a Native American surname. hmm

Native Oswald'twistle, more like.

by **The Call of the Wendigo** Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:42 pm

Actual photo of actual Quannah Chasinghorse. Excited

by **The Call of the Wendigo** Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:44 pm

Wikipedia wrote:Born: Tuba City.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quannah_Chasinghorse

There is a town called Tuba City. Sly

by **The Call of the Wendigo** Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:45 pm

Wikipedia wrote:Parent: Nathan Lee Chasing His Horse.

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