Middle Names

richlevy · 08-12-2012, 06:36 AM

Ok, this is interesting, in a cause and effect kind of way.

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(4) Before anyone asks me, I will answer: No, I have no idea whether the number of middle-named Wayne murderers is statistically significant. I suspect that aggressive-personality fathers during the 1950s and 1960s did in fact hopefully and disproportionately name their boys after that era's icon of ruggedness, John Wayne. Beyond that, I dare not venture.

Actually, part of the reason is that the middle name Wayne is very popular in Texas and Texas is the serial killer capital of the world.

1/5 to 1/4 of that is list is Texans.

Trilby · 08-12-2012, 07:23 AM

I've noticed that serial killers all wear (wore?) those silver aviator glasses - not the sunglasses kind but the "i have to have these to see" kind.

all the same kind of frames.

That's why I avoid men with those frames and who look very timid, mouse-y and like they could melt into a crowd. I like to go out with guys who look like they'd kill you. Then everyone remembers them.

Griff · 08-12-2012, 11:32 AM

orthodoc · 08-12-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

I've noticed that serial killers all wear (wore?) those silver aviator glasses - not the sunglasses kind but the "i have to have these to see" kind.

all the same kind of frames.

There you go - my first bf wore them, and he became a scary controller who stalked me for A YEAR after I dumped him. It was terrifying. There were no anti-stalking laws then.

So ... I'll back your theory, Bri. Your practical strategy? Ummmm ....

ZenGum · 08-12-2012, 07:30 PM

Remarkable correlation.

It shouldn't be too hard (although, I'm not going to bother) to

(a) get a list of all convicted murderers

(b) analyse for frequency of the name Wayne (esp as middle name)

(c) Use the census to determine the frequency of Wayne in the general population

(d) and compare.

In the meantime, I'll be steering well clear of any Waynes.

Pico and ME · 08-12-2012, 07:35 PM

I only knew one Wayne and he spent most of his time drawing cars, which he gave to me. I think he was courting me...this was in the 5th grade

Rhianne · 08-12-2012, 07:44 PM

Wayne Cherry?

ZenGum · 08-12-2012, 08:10 PM

Wayne Kerr.

jimhelm · 08-13-2012, 10:27 AM

I met Amandas dad, Wayne last week. Nicest guy you ever met.

Spexxvet · 08-13-2012, 10:31 AM

They're all nice, until....

jimhelm · 08-13-2012, 12:29 PM

Well, it is his First name....

Sundae · 08-13-2012, 12:45 PM

I met a man called Wayne once who had a wonderful singing voice.
However he was a sadistic dentist at the time so I didn't follow it up.

No, really.
He was playing Orin Scrivello (DDS) in a local version of Little Shop of Horrors.

Trilby · 08-13-2012, 01:23 PM

Think of the Horror that is Wayne NEWTON!

08-12-2012, 07:23 AM	#2
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I've noticed that serial killers all wear (wore?) those silver aviator glasses - not the sunglasses kind but the "i have to have these to see" kind. all the same kind of frames. That's why I avoid men with those frames and who look very timid, mouse-y and like they could melt into a crowd. I like to go out with guys who look like they'd kill you. Then everyone remembers them. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

08-12-2012, 11:32 AM	#3
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	__________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

08-12-2012, 07:30 PM	#5
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Remarkable correlation. It shouldn't be too hard (although, I'm not going to bother) to (a) get a list of all convicted murderers (b) analyse for frequency of the name Wayne (esp as middle name) (c) Use the census to determine the frequency of Wayne in the general population (d) and compare. In the meantime, I'll be steering well clear of any Waynes. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

08-12-2012, 07:35 PM	#6
Pico and ME Are you knock-kneed? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Hoosierland Posts: 3,549	I only knew one Wayne and he spent most of his time drawing cars, which he gave to me. I think he was courting me...this was in the 5th grade __________________ Jesse LaGreca in 2012 “Seven Deadly Sins: Wealth without work, Pleasure without conscience, Science without humanity, Knowledge without character, Politics without principle, Commerce without morality, Worship without sacrifice.” – Mahatma Gandhi

08-12-2012, 08:10 PM	#8
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Wayne Kerr. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

08-12-2012, 07:44 PM	#7
Rhianne Nearly done. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Teetering on the edge. Posts: 1,134	Wayne Cherry?

08-13-2012, 10:27 AM	#9
jimhelm a beautiful fool Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 39.939705 Posts: 4,504	I met Amandas dad, Wayne last week. Nicest guy you ever met. __________________ There's a Shadow just behind me. Shrouding every step I take. Making every promise empty, pointing every finger at me. _tool

08-13-2012, 10:31 AM	#10
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	They're all nice, until.... __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

08-13-2012, 12:29 PM	#11
jimhelm a beautiful fool Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 39.939705 Posts: 4,504	Well, it is his First name.... __________________ There's a Shadow just behind me. Shrouding every step I take. Making every promise empty, pointing every finger at me. _tool

08-13-2012, 12:45 PM	#12
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I met a man called Wayne once who had a wonderful singing voice. However he was a sadistic dentist at the time so I didn't follow it up. No, really. He was playing Orin Scrivello (DDS) in a local version of Little Shop of Horrors. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

08-13-2012, 01:23 PM	#13
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Think of the Horror that is Wayne NEWTON! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

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