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hostedbyrobertstack · 11-21-2021, 11:28 AM

I have noticed that throughout my daily life, I rarely hear people called by their full name (including middle name), as well as I never use my own, unless I'm filling out a form. I just think it's interesting that there seem to be a lot of cases where they say the full name including middle name. It seems to be somewhat more prevalent with females, although I could be wrong and these just may be the ones I'm thinking of. I could be wrong, but just thought it was interesting as I observe. I know I have only listed 4, but I'm sure there are more, as it was enough to make me think about posting this:

Tracy Lynn Kirkpatrick
Lisa Marie Kimmel
Annette Kay Schnee
Kari Lynn Nixon

alistaircranium · 11-21-2021, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hostedbyrobertstack

I have noticed that throughout my daily life, I rarely hear people called by their full name (including middle name), as well as I never use my own, unless I'm filling out a form. I just think it's interesting that there seem to be a lot of cases where they say the full name including middle name. It seems to be somewhat more prevalent with females, although I could be wrong and these just may be the ones I'm thinking of. I could be wrong, but just thought it was interesting as I observe. I know I have only listed 4, but I'm sure there are more, as it was enough to make me think about posting this:

Tracy Lynn Kirkpatrick
Lisa Marie Kimmel
Annette Kay Schnee
Kari Lynn Nixon

It’s actually “more prevalent with women”, not “more prevalent with females”.

JohnUM · 11-22-2021, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by alistaircranium

It’s actually “more prevalent with women”, not “more prevalent with females”.

Eaaaaaaaasy there killer.

Breathe.

TheCars1986 · 11-23-2021, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnUM

Eaaaaaaaasy there killer.

Breathe.

It's actually "eaaaaaaaaaasy there person of whom has taken another person's life", not "eaaaaaaaaaaasy there killer".

5thcorps · 11-23-2021, 09:11 AM

I asked a friend in law enforcement this question years ago about why all 3 names are often used. His reply was that when reports are filed all 3 names are used and subsequently that's how everyone involved, ie law enforcement and the media, address victims, suspects etc.

bell83 · 11-23-2021, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCars1986

It's actually "eaaaaaaaaaasy there person of whom has taken another person's life", not "eaaaaaaaaaaasy there killer".

Actually, it's "eaaaaaaaaaasy there organism of whom has taken another living organism's life," not "eaaaaaaaaaasy there person of whom has taken another person's life."

alistaircranium · 11-23-2021, 01:27 PM

“Female” is an adjective, not a noun, so it’s incorrect grammar. Plus, “female” has negative connotations, especially within the Black community. The word you’re looking for is woman (or women).

TheCars1986 · 11-23-2021, 04:05 PM

Huh. Merriam Webster seems to disagree that it's "not a noun".

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/female

Someone should probably inform Hillary Clinton about the "negative" connotations.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...ratist-slogan/

Michelle Obama too.

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/b...know-1.3722513

As for the use of middle names for certain females featured on UM, I think it was largely because of how their families referred to them.

alistaircranium · 11-23-2021, 07:00 PM

I’ve had that Cars dude on my ignore list for years now. Surely he’s not still replying to me, right?

1990 UM fan · 11-24-2021, 05:46 AM

I would imagine using a person's full name helps distinguish them from others with the same first and last name.

TheCars1986 · 11-24-2021, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 1990 UM fan

I would imagine using a person's full name helps distinguish them from others with the same first and last name.

Also seems to be a regional thing as well. Johnny Lee Wilson, Billy Ray Hargrove, etc.

freakbook · 11-24-2021, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by alistaircranium

“Female” is an adjective, not a noun, so it’s incorrect grammar. Plus, “female” has negative connotations, especially within the Black community. The word you’re looking for is woman (or women).

don't bring us into this. thanks.

EighthStreet · 11-24-2021, 09:49 AM

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11-21-2021, 11:28 AM	#1
hostedbyrobertstack Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 23, 2007 Location: OH Posts: 436	The prevalent use of middle names? I have noticed that throughout my daily life, I rarely hear people called by their full name (including middle name), as well as I never use my own, unless I'm filling out a form. I just think it's interesting that there seem to be a lot of cases where they say the full name including middle name. It seems to be somewhat more prevalent with females, although I could be wrong and these just may be the ones I'm thinking of. I could be wrong, but just thought it was interesting as I observe. I know I have only listed 4, but I'm sure there are more, as it was enough to make me think about posting this: Tracy Lynn Kirkpatrick Lisa Marie Kimmel Annette Kay Schnee Kari Lynn Nixon

11-23-2021, 09:11 AM	#5
5thcorps Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 27, 2018 Location: VT Posts: 157	I asked a friend in law enforcement this question years ago about why all 3 names are often used. His reply was that when reports are filed all 3 names are used and subsequently that's how everyone involved, ie law enforcement and the media, address victims, suspects etc.
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11-24-2021, 05:46 AM	#10
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11-23-2021, 01:27 PM	#7
alistaircranium Banned Banned!! Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 10, 2015 Posts: 503	“Female” is an adjective, not a noun, so it’s incorrect grammar. Plus, “female” has negative connotations, especially within the Black community. The word you’re looking for is woman (or women).

11-23-2021, 04:05 PM	#8
TheCars1986 #VLSKMS Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 22, 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 8,605	Huh. Merriam Webster seems to disagree that it's "not a noun". https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/female Someone should probably inform Hillary Clinton about the "negative" connotations. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...ratist-slogan/ Michelle Obama too. https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/b...know-1.3722513 As for the use of middle names for certain females featured on UM, I think it was largely because of how their families referred to them.

11-23-2021, 07:00 PM	#9
alistaircranium Banned Banned!! Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 10, 2015 Posts: 503	I’ve had that Cars dude on my ignore list for years now. Surely he’s not still replying to me, right?

11-24-2021, 09:49 AM	#13
EighthStreet Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 09, 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 266	James Earl Ray, Lee Harvey Oswald, John Wilkes Booth, Mark David Chapman

11-27-2021, 06:04 PM	#14
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