edit: Context for the non-British
I don't get it...
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Nominative Determinism
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Nominative determinism is the hypothesis that people tend to gravitate towards areas of work that fit their names. The term was first used in the magazine New Scientist in 1994, after the magazine's humorous "Feedback" column noted several studies carried out by researchers with remarkably fitting surnames. These included a book on polar explorations by Daniel Snowman and an article on urology by researchers named Splatt and Weedon. These and other examples led to light-hearted speculation that some sort of psychological effect was at work.
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That's what he said!
Lisa is slang for vagina
I’m still looking for a Lisa Toyoda who sells cars.
surely they should lease them out?
She must know some great jokes. I’m sure she’s heard them all, repeatedly.
She's from Alabama. As someone from a neighboring state, I doubt she's heard any jokes. The only time I've never heard the word minge is from South Park.