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MARRIAGES Governor Gerry Brown marries Amanda Rice She becomes Amanda Brown-Rice - look! David Soul and Marguerita Cook? She’s become a Soul-Cook Stephen Fry and Amanda Fish -- the Fry-Fish couple - nice! One of the Brothers Grimm married a girl called Betsy Reaper Soon she was a Grimm-Reaper to be seen. He’s Mr. Black. She’s Ms green, now turned Black-Green, A close friend of John Windows-Peeper. Going round to visit the Bird-Trappers tonight? No honey, thought I’d pop in and see the Trouser-Wetters. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. NOTE All these unusual surnames really exist and many more besides; and the trend to double-barreling names sometimes does produce funny results .

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Date: 4/23/2012 11:11:00 AM
One funny man! Light & Love
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Date: 4/22/2012 2:56:00 PM
Yes it is funny Sidney! Enjoyed reading! Keep it up... Love Diana
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