But I don't think that's an Amemrican ting so much as it's a corporate name thing. I am sure if a Scot named Guinness wanted to open a brewery, he would be sued.
Yes.
Anya Christina Emmanuella Jenkins. Twenty years old. Born on the fourth of July — and don't think there weren't jokes about that my whole life, mister, 'cause there were. 'Who's our little patriot?' they'd say, when I was younger and therefore smaller and shorter than I am now.
Anya ,'Potential'
All Ogle, No Cash -- It's Not Just Annoying, It's Un-American
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Fay - Feb 02, 2003 6:51:45 pm PST #1506 of 9843
"Fuck Western ideologically-motivated gender identification!" Sulu gasped, and came.
Hil R. - Feb 02, 2003 6:52:20 pm PST #1507 of 9843
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Oh, and one of the things that I always thought of as just a normal part of life until I actually stopped to think about it: on St. Patrick's Day, one of community organizations (the Women's Club or something like that) holds a fundraiser brunch with green bagels with cream cheese and lox.
bon bon - Feb 02, 2003 6:52:21 pm PST #1508 of 9843
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
Before making blanket assumptions about USian history, do a little research on it.
PMM, is this directed at me? I specifically noted that Celtic heritage claiming was on the rise after WWII because I am well aware of earlier American persecution prior to the last century. Look at my name, for goodness' sake.
Betsy HP - Feb 02, 2003 6:52:36 pm PST #1509 of 9843
If I only had a brain...
The McDonalds are one of the most powerful families in the world? Someone should really tell the Bushes, the House of Fahd, the Gateses...
Fay - Feb 02, 2003 6:52:55 pm PST #1510 of 9843
"Fuck Western ideologically-motivated gender identification!" Sulu gasped, and came.
And you can't brew a beer in the Czech city of Budwar and call it Budweiser. The Czechs are quite annoyed by that.
Also yes. And try calling something "Original Pilsner" and see how pissed off Pilsner Urquell will get. (They successfully sued Marks & Spencer's for that, and Holsten Pils too. Go Team Czech Beer Company!)
t /OT
Susan W. - Feb 02, 2003 6:53:14 pm PST #1511 of 9843
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
(USians of Scottish Descent, in my experience, tend to only get aggressive about it if drinks are being selected, or if their name happens to be Ian Bruce (McRealLastName) and they happen to be my brother.)
I dunno. I've been at some Highland gatherings where you'd swear everyone there thinks he'd be laird of Glenwhatever if he only had his rights, where I talk up my fractional Fraser-ness because it would seem a social faux pas to admit I'm mostly Scots-Irish and therefore a Lowlander, and that I'm there for the bagpipes and beautiful men in kilts and gorgeous jewelry and clothes at the craft booths.
Mmmm, beautiful men in kilts...good times, good times. Must find where gatherings are held in Seattle area....
P.M. Marc - Feb 02, 2003 6:54:33 pm PST #1512 of 9843
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
PMM, is this directed at me?
No, we just cross posted because I'm typing slower than a slow thing today. I need to cut my nails.
bon bon - Feb 02, 2003 6:54:39 pm PST #1513 of 9843
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
And you can't brew a beer in the Czech city of Budwar and call it Budweiser. The Czechs are quite annoyed by that.
Actually, it's Ceske Budjejovice, and the German name of the town is Budweiser. The Czechs sell it as Budvar in the Czech Republic, Budweiser in the rest of Europe and Czechvar here.
Trademark laws concerning use of one's own last name are a bit complicated; you generally have that right.
Laura - Feb 02, 2003 6:55:30 pm PST #1514 of 9843
Our wings are not tired.
I got married on St. Patrick's Day and thought the attendees might all wear green making for cool pictures. They didn't. Oh well. Proceed.
Betsy HP - Feb 02, 2003 6:55:34 pm PST #1515 of 9843
If I only had a brain...
you'd swear everyone there thinks he'd be laird of Glenwhatever if he only had his rights,
But of course. And completely overlooking the little male-line-descent thing.