Sam, are you the remarkable UCSD professor? While I didn’t take classes with you, you were already legendary when I was an undergrad there in the 1970s. Clearly still living up to the legend! Abby
I’ll point out that the exception to Kennedys who are upset about this is Sen. Foghorn Leghorn Kennedy from Louisiana. An additional upside for the Kennedy family will be no longer sharing the name with that fraud.
Living in Louisiana, I must agree. He was actually a registered Democrat early in his career, When he kept losing elections, things changed ... for the worse.
Now all he is is soundbite and fury, signifying nuttiness ( my apologies to the Bard).
On a serious note ... Fitzgerald ! In honor of the clan's late matriarch, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, of course. Bearing her birth name instead of "Kennedy" would be an homage to JFK's mother. It also sounds nothing like the K-word and doesn't immediately bring to mind THAT MAN, RFK Jr. Also, the prefix "Fitz" :connotes a link to royalty, which would make Junior green with envy.
“Trump” would be a perfect choice. Anytime they made a statement the headline could begin with “Trump family says …”. They are a large enough clan that multiple Trumps could run for multiple offices in swing states.
Yes. A lot of people do not realize that. The number of "Fitz"es all over England ( those busy, busy Kings!) who were born outside of the official marriage to the Queen, were often subsequently granted titles and fortunes by said Kings. This has somewhat obscured the origin of the Fitz name. The Kings couldn't fit their outside-of-marriage offspring into the existing, rigid Nobility framework, but when they liked the kid and presumably the mother, they made up a new designation -- "Sort of Nobility" or "Fitz".
I wonder if the Supreme Court would recognize "screwing" Porn Stars and Playboy Playmates as Official Presidential acts. Then we could celebrate the birth of Muffin FitzTrump.
Personally, I think it’s a lot of work for an entire family to change their name. Perhaps RFK Jr. should just change his name to Benedict Arnold and call it a day. Coughlin would work as well…:)
I heard on the grapevine that the worm has disavowed all knowledge of RFK’s 6 brain cells and has requested admittance into Witness Protection under the name Fitzgerald.
It strikes me as unfair and way over the top for all the Kennedys to change their iconic name because of the actions of one "Kennedy". It reminds me of how we've all had to take our shoes off at the airport, because of one shoe bomber!
Instead, let's punish the perpetrator, not the Kennedy victims! Let's have a massive social media and beyond campaign to call RFKJr by new first names, so he can be known by those names? Substack could lead the way!!
How about "Sirhan Sirhan Jr" or "Lee Harvey Jr"? Either one of those would make the traitorous point! After all, what is social media for if not to correct the "Failings" of the present?
I appreciate your point, but feel obligated to reveal this little known fact: In 1961, I lived around the corner from Sirhan Sirhan and was in 6th grade with his brother, Munir in Pasadena CA. I can say without doubt SS was very nice. Therefore I believe he was innocent. I have stayed silent on this for so long, I am relieved to get this out and honored to to share it on the Voice of America: The TBR.
Terry, I think your comment was a compliment? One thing for sure is that I won't be changing my name to Robert F Kennedy Jr! I'd have to be masochistic to do that!
Wasn't a slam, Rob. I'd avoid Sirhan Sirhan and Lee Harvey, both of which also would be masochistic. As for a new nickname for Junior, how about "Smack," "Smoky B" or "Wormy?"
I believe I understand your use of the word "masochistic" as it relates to the two assassins.
My intention in using those two assassins' names was to emphasize how extreme the Kennedys have felt impacted, betrayed, and embarrassed by RFKJr's public pronouncements and political stances!
I think the names you suggested are too kind for him. Obviously, I like names with a harder edge!
I'll think on it some more. Perhaps I'll come up with another name or two for your consideration.
THEY could just refer to him as "Robert (formerly known as Kennedy)"
Thanksgiving and Christmas must be interesting for that family this year.
BTW I love the way that right wing trolls still insist that had he been allowed to run against Biden in the primaries he would have been the Democratic nominee. Aside from the absurdity of that can you imagine a Trump vs. Kennedy election? It gives me the willies even thinking about it!
The first thing I thought of when I saw today's TBR photo, was that DT looks like Frankenstein when he first saw his bride. Wouldn't it have been great if RFK Jr. hissed at him? Anyhoo, as a fellow gael, I looked up the Irish origin of Kennedy, and two options were presented: Ó Ceannéidigh and Ó Cinnéide; etymology is theorized to be "ugly headed" or "helmeted headed". I guess RFK Jr forgot to wear his helmet! Based upon the above stated origins, noted Irish scholar Patty O'Furniture suggests O Canada might be an appropriate replacement, since if DT wins the election we may all be "going north".
The family filed and won a law suit in which they stipulated that he could never use the Kennedy name again. In future he must refer to himself as Bearly There, Hopeless Case, or Lost Cause.
I hesitate to suggest a new name for the Kennedys when I’m up against the reader who proposed Justa Dick for Vance … but now I’ve got something to occupy my mind while I paint the basement floor today.
Yes. Do you find yourself bursting out laughing during the day (in grocery line, for instance) and having to explain to strangers one of Andy's headlines?)
I'm laughing my ass off. American politics ("Showbusiness for ugly people") is beyond stupid. Thank God Andy is there to connect-the-dots to my funny bone. Otherwise I would cry...
Max Ex-Kennedy said this was worse than the time in the ‘70’s when people asked if they were “The Dead Kennedys” and wanted autographs and tour dates. They were considering “X” but then they would be confused with Elon Musk. The women are however considering naming themselves “The Chicks.”
Who can blame them? If you were the Kennedys, what new name would you choose?
Bowowitz! 👏👏👏
Interesting spelling… my dog’s last name?
I know, right?! It’s a great typo!
Like pwned
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As in Bowowra Walters?
Borowitz! 👏👏👏. Sorry!
They didn't need to change their name - he will go down in history as RFK Trump Jr.
Sam, are you the remarkable UCSD professor? While I didn’t take classes with you, you were already legendary when I was an undergrad there in the 1970s. Clearly still living up to the legend! Abby
I’ll point out that the exception to Kennedys who are upset about this is Sen. Foghorn Leghorn Kennedy from Louisiana. An additional upside for the Kennedy family will be no longer sharing the name with that fraud.
I love it. And how apropos can that cartoon character be for Louisiana's John Kennedy be? Boisterous and not much content in his speeches.
Louisiana’s John Kennedy is annoying as hell. I can barely stand to hear his whiny voice and his unsuccessful “gotcha” questions.
Living in Louisiana, I must agree. He was actually a registered Democrat early in his career, When he kept losing elections, things changed ... for the worse.
Now all he is is soundbite and fury, signifying nuttiness ( my apologies to the Bard).
I suggest O’Bama. Keeps the Irish thing going and attaches them to a popular brand.
Cannady. That'll fool 'em.
Fitzgerald seems appropriate.
Here’s another new name for the sane Kennedys linked to JFK’s administration: The CAMELOT family!
On a serious note ... Fitzgerald ! In honor of the clan's late matriarch, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, of course. Bearing her birth name instead of "Kennedy" would be an homage to JFK's mother. It also sounds nothing like the K-word and doesn't immediately bring to mind THAT MAN, RFK Jr. Also, the prefix "Fitz" :connotes a link to royalty, which would make Junior green with envy.
O'Mygod-Helpus.
Hurlbut.
“Trump” would be a perfect choice. Anytime they made a statement the headline could begin with “Trump family says …”. They are a large enough clan that multiple Trumps could run for multiple offices in swing states.
Fitzgerald...go matrilineal with Rose's family surname...to be historically true to their lace-curtain Irish roots!
Frankensteen
FitzKennedy ! "Fitz" means "Bastard son of".
Yes. A lot of people do not realize that. The number of "Fitz"es all over England ( those busy, busy Kings!) who were born outside of the official marriage to the Queen, were often subsequently granted titles and fortunes by said Kings. This has somewhat obscured the origin of the Fitz name. The Kings couldn't fit their outside-of-marriage offspring into the existing, rigid Nobility framework, but when they liked the kid and presumably the mother, they made up a new designation -- "Sort of Nobility" or "Fitz".
I wonder if the Supreme Court would recognize "screwing" Porn Stars and Playboy Playmates as Official Presidential acts. Then we could celebrate the birth of Muffin FitzTrump.
Good idea. I think I'll run for president.
Hannity ---- NOT !
I’d rename the family JOSEPHSON after their patriarch Joe Kennedy.
Personally, I think it’s a lot of work for an entire family to change their name. Perhaps RFK Jr. should just change his name to Benedict Arnold and call it a day. Coughlin would work as well…:)
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That's easy : Fitzgerald, as in Rose Fitzgerald. It honors their grandmother, and surely annoys the macho maga's.
Or “Curley.” You know, vote early, vote often.
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I heard on the grapevine that the worm has disavowed all knowledge of RFK’s 6 brain cells and has requested admittance into Witness Protection under the name Fitzgerald.
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It strikes me as unfair and way over the top for all the Kennedys to change their iconic name because of the actions of one "Kennedy". It reminds me of how we've all had to take our shoes off at the airport, because of one shoe bomber!
Instead, let's punish the perpetrator, not the Kennedy victims! Let's have a massive social media and beyond campaign to call RFKJr by new first names, so he can be known by those names? Substack could lead the way!!
How about "Sirhan Sirhan Jr" or "Lee Harvey Jr"? Either one of those would make the traitorous point! After all, what is social media for if not to correct the "Failings" of the present?
So funny!!!
I appreciate your point, but feel obligated to reveal this little known fact: In 1961, I lived around the corner from Sirhan Sirhan and was in 6th grade with his brother, Munir in Pasadena CA. I can say without doubt SS was very nice. Therefore I believe he was innocent. I have stayed silent on this for so long, I am relieved to get this out and honored to to share it on the Voice of America: The TBR.
um...to make us laugh, Rob Kelly?
Terry, I think your comment was a compliment? One thing for sure is that I won't be changing my name to Robert F Kennedy Jr! I'd have to be masochistic to do that!
Wasn't a slam, Rob. I'd avoid Sirhan Sirhan and Lee Harvey, both of which also would be masochistic. As for a new nickname for Junior, how about "Smack," "Smoky B" or "Wormy?"
I believe I understand your use of the word "masochistic" as it relates to the two assassins.
My intention in using those two assassins' names was to emphasize how extreme the Kennedys have felt impacted, betrayed, and embarrassed by RFKJr's public pronouncements and political stances!
I think the names you suggested are too kind for him. Obviously, I like names with a harder edge!
I'll think on it some more. Perhaps I'll come up with another name or two for your consideration.
Thanks for your reply. Nice chatting with you.
THEY could just refer to him as "Robert (formerly known as Kennedy)"
Thanksgiving and Christmas must be interesting for that family this year.
BTW I love the way that right wing trolls still insist that had he been allowed to run against Biden in the primaries he would have been the Democratic nominee. Aside from the absurdity of that can you imagine a Trump vs. Kennedy election? It gives me the willies even thinking about it!
"X" marks the spot!
Another headline so funny that you don't have to read the article! But, I did!😂
Thanks for putting in the time/effort!
Well, it's not like I have anything else to do. Just kidding.
Again, today's first and last sentence made me consider buying Depends. Keep it coming,Andy
Yes. World class, isn't it? I had the same reaction. :-)
The first thing I thought of when I saw today's TBR photo, was that DT looks like Frankenstein when he first saw his bride. Wouldn't it have been great if RFK Jr. hissed at him? Anyhoo, as a fellow gael, I looked up the Irish origin of Kennedy, and two options were presented: Ó Ceannéidigh and Ó Cinnéide; etymology is theorized to be "ugly headed" or "helmeted headed". I guess RFK Jr forgot to wear his helmet! Based upon the above stated origins, noted Irish scholar Patty O'Furniture suggests O Canada might be an appropriate replacement, since if DT wins the election we may all be "going north".
Btw, if Vance wants to change *his* last name again, “O’Furniture” would work well!
(Though choosing this family name might not sit well either with the O’F clan, it most certainly would appeal to his sofa-moric sense of humor.)
As in Paddy O'Furniture?
Quite. Paddy and his sister Patty (the noted Irish scholar cited above) come from a very lounge family.
I thought Kennedian might work, but it might be confused with Kardashian.
Perhaps he should just be X-communicated by the family council. Hereafter known in historical footnotes as "RXK The Lesser".
NotKennedy
Funny stuff.Love it!
Not a bad idea . You could have another contest . Perhaps change their name to Obama .
Or Harris-Walz!
The family filed and won a law suit in which they stipulated that he could never use the Kennedy name again. In future he must refer to himself as Bearly There, Hopeless Case, or Lost Cause.
After consulting with his wife, he chose the name Dismal Failure. The family joyfully accepted the more fitting counterproposal.
Andy, you are just freaking hilarious.
I hesitate to suggest a new name for the Kennedys when I’m up against the reader who proposed Justa Dick for Vance … but now I’ve got something to occupy my mind while I paint the basement floor today.
Yes. Do you find yourself bursting out laughing during the day (in grocery line, for instance) and having to explain to strangers one of Andy's headlines?)
No, Kate. I am old enough to carry on pretty much any way I want to.
They just move a little further away..
Yes, they do sometimes edge away dont they? :-)
Yup. Staying safe from escaped mental patients like me I guess
:-) !
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They can't just make RFK Jr change is last name to suck up?
I LIKE it ! Is it one or two words? Suckup or Suck Up
I'm laughing my ass off. American politics ("Showbusiness for ugly people") is beyond stupid. Thank God Andy is there to connect-the-dots to my funny bone. Otherwise I would cry...
Amen :-)
This is a little off topic, but I think it needs to be said. How about another limerick:
That we are divided, no lie.
Both parties need to comply
Combine red and blue
It's a beautiful hue
And the Eagle needs both wings to fly!
Nice!
Thanks!
Great!
Max Ex-Kennedy said this was worse than the time in the ‘70’s when people asked if they were “The Dead Kennedys” and wanted autographs and tour dates. They were considering “X” but then they would be confused with Elon Musk. The women are however considering naming themselves “The Chicks.”