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A couple months ago I blogged “Weird Baby Names – Stop it!“ and that was such a hit I followed up with “Weird Baby Names – Part Deux!“ I’m not sure why people want to torture their children like they do, but I’m starting to think there should be some kind of test or license that people need prior to reproducing.
Here’s my example of the day:
Bristol Palin is back in the news. It’s not really about her this time, but about her “baby Daddy”, Levi Johnston. This kid just won’t go away.
And he’s reproducing AGAIN.
It’s not that I have anything against Levi, per se, but he is a prime example how fifteen minutes of fame can be fourteen minutes too long. He and Bristol had a baby, out of wedlock, and very young. No big deal nowadays, but my goodness, you’d think the man-child discovered a cure for cancer with the publicity he received. And he used that momentum to branch out on his own, granting interviews, posing for Playgirl, and he even attempted to run for Mayor…not sure how that turned out.
So now that he isn’t in the spotlight he’s got time to kill. What does he do? Yep…you guessed it. He got himself a new baby Momma! Keeping with the theme of his life, she’s young (20 yrs old) and they’re not married. Bristol is reportedly ticked, not because he doesn’t do much for their little boy, but here are her words about her son, “I don’t want him to go to elementary school with 10 half-siblings,” she said. “That would really affect him.” Well said Bristol! Deep thoughts there, kid.
Since Levi hasn’t been in the news lately, he’s experiencing a bit of withdrawal…so what does he do? He announces the name they have picked out for this new daughter…(bless her heart) and of course it’s not Kayla or Janie or Jessica or Michelle…that’s too common, right? And nothing like that will get him back in the spotlight, so what does he pick?
(Sigh)…Breeze Beretta Johnston.
Because there’s nothing more ‘sugar and spice’ than a gun…gently blowing in the wind??
How sad for the child. Parents like that should have to change their names to one the child selects, when six yrs old.
I do not understand the whole Palin train-wreck to be honest with you. Do not get me wrong, Sarah Palin did a good job for Alaska, but the whole media whirlwind that followed her and her family just makes no sense. I am on celebrity overload just too much of non talented “celebrities” making huge money for being a flash in the pan. BTW I really don’t like the name they chose for that baby.
Yeah, I’m with you on both points! Happy Wednesday Jim!
Wow–name a baby after a gun. Actually knew someone once whose Mom named her for a liquor store
…..Drumroll–her name is Sayvette 
Omg on that one! Not sure which is worse…naming your kid after a car or a liquor store? If Mercedes marries Sayvette, they’re drinking and driving?? Lol
LOL, even better with that connection!
Your final remark is the icing on the cake for this article! LOVE it!!! Gave me a good chuckle this morning because you’ve hit the nail squarely on the head… Maybe he thinks his fame is as large as Beyonce and Jay-Z, who named their little girl Blue Ivy. I am so hoping that Blue Ivy is only her “public” name and that she has a beautiful name to match the beautiful baby… Maybe Levi thinks he’s on their status so odd baby names are “acceptable.”
I, like Jim Cantwell who replied above, too am on “celebrity overload”… They are just people like you and I. They are famous because of a particular skill, talent, or public-eye-dumbness (Levi) that they have. They still put their pants on one leg at a time. Only Jeannie can blink and be dressed! I am glad to hear that Bristol appears to have a good head on her shoulders. At least it’s a thinking one…
Thank you! We should all chuckle every morning…the world might be a happier place.
And yes, I agree with you on Blue Ivy, in fact she’s one of the ones I mentioned in those earlier blogs. I don’t think it’s a good idea to start a child’s life off with a contradiction in terms. Thanks for visiting!
I HAVE heard of nicknaming kids after guns…heard a few sound like lil machineguns after eating din-din wif mommy…also hear some kids are burp-guns…hahaha. Your blog is so damn funny…TRUE, but so damn funny…
LOL! Thank you…I think they’re more machineguns after din-din wif daddy, but close enough. haha…and with that last sentence, you’re my favorite fan of the day! Maybe I should start a new blog award…hmmmm….thanks for the idea.
My grandson’s middle name is Danger.
Wow! Bet that sparks some interesting conversation. There is a member of our family with the middle name “Heaven”…we joke that she was born with a stripper pole in hand. She doesn’t mind the laughs at her expense.
These celebrities set a bad example for everyone. Parents think they can name a baby anything that suits them, the last name of a sports star, a favorite cocktail, or car model. There’s a Carter down the street just because there’s “car” in the moniker.
Me? Of the older generation, named “Mary.” It could be after Jesus’ mother, my great-grandmother, my crazy great-aunt, or a nicer combo with “Jo” than “Nancy.”
If you really want bizarre names, discuss nicknames next.
Love your blog, as always.
THANK YOU! I think you’re in competition for my favorite fan with that compliment! And great idea on the nicknames blog. I think I’ll put it on my list to do! That should be fun…:-)
Not gonna lie.. he is pretty good looking. What is with Alaska and their baby names?! I think that Levi needs to stop reproducing. Putting him in the news and on TV is just egging him on! I feel sorry for Breeze’s mom, Sunny…
omg! You’re right…I saw that and didn’t put it together…Sunny’s producing a Breeze! Mother Nature might have a problem with that.
thanks for visiting Momma Margi!
Thanks for sharing such entertaining topics!
I want him gone. Him and little miss abstinence education.
LOL… Breeze Beretta now that is one to , umm… Anyhow, what a fun way to look at a slightly irritating made for TMZ saga
And I want to say I nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award for your spirited blogging! Keep up the good work. To accept visit: http://butterflyjulz.wordpress.com/2012/05/02/the-versatile-blogger-award/
Awww, thank you. My first award! I’m honored…and accept. Will put my post out there shortly.
I find it interesting that so many people say they are tired of “celebrities” like this, but still talk about the latest gossip they read or see on TV, egging them on. As for me, I think that a parent has the legal right to name their child whatever they want. And that child has the legal right to change that name as soon as they have the money and turn eighteen. Children that grow up in the press have serious problems whether their names are “normal” like Britney, or “weird” like Dakota and Elle Fanning. [The first having her own slew of issues while the second pair, although some issues as well, generally have grown up well to this point.] I do think that a parent should think about how other children will regard their child’s name, but that isn’t the only thing to think of. If you had a great uncle Eustace that you loved and want to honor by naming your son after him, then go right ahead. Just don’t be surprised when he gets into his first playground fight. Celebrities don’t have a lock down on odd baby names, their’s are just more noticeable.
Great point, thanks for visiting!
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