28th Dec 2011 Funny Coincidences

** Funny connection of Name and Job (Aptronyms or Aptonyms) ~

Have you ever received a letter where the signature at the bottom of the page accurately reflects the profession of the person writing it?

Fictional examples of aptronyms include Mr Talkative and Mr Worldly Wiseman in John Bunyan's classic book "The Pilgrim's Progress" written in 1678.

** The non-fictional name/profession ~

* Alan Ball - English footballer who played in England's 1966 World Cup winning team.

* Anna Smashnova - tennis player.

* Billy Drummond - American jazz drummer.

* Bob Flowerdew - gardener and Gardeners' Question Time panelist.

* Bob Rock - rock music producer, including Metallic and Bon Jovi.

* Brenda Song - singer.

* Cecil Fielder and his son Prince Fielder - baseball players.

* Chris Moneymaker - amateur winner of 2003 World Series of Poker, which earned him $2.5 million USD. (Also Jaime Gold who won in 2006)

* Chuck Long - former NFL quarterback for the Detroit Lions and the Los Angeles Rams.

* Henry Head - an English neurologist.

* Igor Judge - Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.

* Learned Hand - judge.

* Lord Brain - neurologist.

* Marc Rich - billionaire financier.

* Margaret Court - tennis player.

* Scott Free - defence attorney.

 

Tags: coincidences, aptronyms

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