14 Jan 09
Originally posted by DoctorScribblesIt wasn't exactly a "loaves and fishes" story was it? That was one hell of a grocery list, but when you grow up with the name Jesus you kind of learn to expect anything you want.
You said to give your kids regular names, so they don't turn out all messed up.
What kind of person sells his daughter for beer and meat? A dude name Jesus, for one.
14 Jan 09
Originally posted by DoctorScribblesLots of Mexicans and other Hispanics name their male child Jesus, which is pronounce "Ha-sus", long 'a' and 'u'...
http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/01/13/daughter.for.sale/index.html
Reminds me of an Ivory Tower lesson on parenting given by the esteemed Professor K many years ago.
14 Jan 09
Originally posted by DoctorScribblesbaseball-reference.com lists eleven players with the first name of 'Jesus' who have made it to the major leagues. The most successful was Jesus Alou, who played 15 years in the big leagues, with a .280 lifetime batting average.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/01/13/daughter.for.sale/index.html
Reminds me of an Ivory Tower lesson on parenting given by the esteemed Professor K many years ago.
15 Jan 09
Originally posted by rwingettHave you noticed that all the Jesuses genoflex when they get in the batter's box?
baseball-reference.com lists eleven players with the first name of 'Jesus' who have made it to the major leagues. The most successful was Jesus Alou, who played 15 years in the big leagues, with a .280 lifetime batting average.
15 Jan 09
Originally posted by rwingettGive me the stats on the prison rolls. I bet there's more than eleven.
baseball-reference.com lists eleven players with the first name of 'Jesus' who have made it to the major leagues. The most successful was Jesus Alou, who played 15 years in the big leagues, with a .280 lifetime batting average.
15 Jan 09
Originally posted by DoctorScribblesThe Tigers scouted Ron LeFlore while he was in Jackson State Prison in 1973. They signed him to a contract when he was paroled and he made his MLB debut in 1974. After retiring he's been arrested twice for failure to pay child support. I don't know, but maybe he named the child 'Jesus.'
Give me the stats on the prison rolls. I bet there's more than eleven.
15 Jan 09
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Originally posted by rwingettI meant how many dudes named Jesus are in prison, not how many prisoners make it to the MLB.
The Tigers scouted Ron LeFlore while he was in Jackson State Prison in 1973. They signed him to a contract when he was paroled and he made his MLB debut in 1974. After retiring he's been arrested twice for failure to pay child support. I don't know, but maybe he named the child 'Jesus.'
If the Reverend's admonition regarding giving your kid a wacky name, like naming him after God's son, has merit, I'd expect there to be a lot more than eleven dudes named Jesus in prison.
15 Jan 09
Originally posted by DoctorScribblesYou should never give your male child the middle name of "Wayne." One of the most common middle names for people on death row. John Wayne Gacy, for example.
I meant how many dudes named Jesus are in prison, not how many prisoners make it to the MLB.
If the Reverend's admonition regarding giving your kid a wacky name, like naming him after God's son, has merit, I'd expect there to be a lot more than eleven dudes named Jesus in prison.
15 Jan 09
Originally posted by DoctorScribblesMaybe people named Jesus are just naturally targeted for persecution.
I meant how many dudes named Jesus are in prison, not how many prisoners make it to the MLB.
If the Reverend's admonition regarding giving your kid a wacky name, like naming him after God's son, has merit, I'd expect there to be a lot more than eleven dudes named Jesus in prison.