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Woman says HR refuses to use her name in emails due to her unfortunate initials

Woman says HR refuses to use her name in emails due to her unfortunate initials

She’s unsure whether to talk to her new bosses about the awkward situation, or wait for them to bring it up. A woman has taken to social media to express her “dread” about starting a new job because of her unfortunate email address. Samantha Hart, who goes by the username @thesam_show on TikTok, described how […]

1 year ago

Common baby names that mean something hilariously different in other languages

Common baby names that mean something hilariously different in other languages

When it comes to picking a name for your new baby, so many factors come into play. Trying to choose something unique can be difficult and we often avoid names of people we know, dislike, or that can be easily twisted into another funny or embarrassing word. But have you ever thought about what your […]

2 years ago

‘I blame the nurse for my daughter’s unusual name’

‘I blame the nurse for my daughter’s unusual name’

Choosing the right name for your baby is not always the easiest task. One American woman still lies awake at night thinking about the middle name she ended up giving her daughter, 12 years later. In Ireland, you must register the birth of a child within three months of the birth. However, in the US, […]

2 years ago

Musings: Can we talk about that first wee after giving birth, because JAYSUS!

Musings: Can we talk about that first wee after giving birth, because JAYSUS!

The first wee is definitely up there with the pain of contractions The first time I was giving birth, it ended up being an emergency Cesarean section. Due to this, my vagina thankfully went through very little, but I can’t say the same thing for my stomach. When it came to having my daughter five […]

2 years ago

Dad accidentally orders six-metre long dinosaur statue for son

Dad accidentally orders six-metre long dinosaur statue for son

What would you do if a dinosaur ended up in your garden? Well, a dad who ordered his son one got quite the surprise after it had to be delivered to his garden by crane. Andre Bisson’s four-year-old son, Theo, asked for “the biggest Carnotaur you’ve ever seen” and not wanting to disappoint, he did […]

2 years ago