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Michael Jackson named "his" third child "Blanket", claiming that people he knows use the term "blanket" as a noun to mean something that provides security and comfort. Is this standard? I've only ever heard "blanket" used as a noun to literally mean A BLANKET, and as a verb used to describe something that sort of encloaks or surrounds something. What's the deal with MJ's usage of "blanket" and even if he does know people who use the word in that way, what does he mean to suggest by naming his child "Blanket"?
BTW, does MJ blanket little boys in his semen? We may soon find out! How exciting!
BTW, does MJ blanket little boys in his semen? We may soon find out! How exciting!
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[nq:1]Michael Jackson named "his" third child "Blanket", claiming that people he knows use the term "blanket" as a noun to ... [/nq] Security blanket. cf Linus in Peanuts, Leo Bloom in The Producers etc.
- [nq:1]Michael Jackson named "his" third child "Blanket", claiming that people he knows use the term "blanket" as a noun to ...
- [/nq] Security blanket.
- cf Linus in Peanuts, Leo Bloom in The Producers etc.
- It's not uncommon for a child to have a security fetish vested in a portable item - blankets seem to be a favourite choice, reminiscent as they are of the cot and the bedroom.
- I guess Michael thought 'Prince Michael 3' would be pushing it.
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[nq:1]Michael Jackson named "his" third child "Blanket", claiming that people he knows use the term "blanket" as a noun to ... know people who use the word in that way, what does he mean to suggest by naming his child "Blanket"?[/nq]
Security blanket. cf Linus in Peanuts, Leo Bloom in The Producers etc. It's not uncommon for a child to have a security fetish vested in a portable item - blanket
Security blanket. cf Linus in Peanuts, Leo Bloom in The Producers etc. It's not uncommon for a child to have a security fetish vested in a portable item - blanket
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[nq:1]Michael Jackson named "his" third child "Blanket", claiming that people he knows use the term "blanket" as a noun to ... naming his child "Blanket"? BTW, does MJ blanket little boys in his *****? We may soon find out! How exciting![/nq]
What is it with these celebrities and their bizarre ideas about how to name a child? Blanket? That dullard Bruce Willis and his equally vacant ex- Demmi
What is it with these celebrities and their bizarre ideas about how to name a child? Blanket? That dullard Bruce Willis and his equally vacant ex- Demmi
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[nq:1]What is it with these celebrities and their bizarre ideas about how to name a child? Blanket? That dullard Bruce Willis and his equally vacant ex- Demmi called theirs Scout and Rumor,[/nq]
Scout in honour of Jean Louise 'Scout' Finch, in To Kill a Mockingbird.
Rumer (not Rumor) in honor of the novelist Rumer Godden.
Scout in honour of Jean Louise 'Scout' Finch, in To Kill a Mockingbird.
Rumer (not Rumor) in honor of the novelist Rumer Godden.
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[nq:1]... Frank Zappa (who should have known better) foisted "Moon Unit" onto one of his progeny ...[/nq]
It happens that Frank Zappa did know better, ... than most of his contemporaries in any case. It is not at all unusual for art to evade contemporary understanding.
Good luck and good sailing.
s/v Kerry Deare of Barnegat
It happens that Frank Zappa did know better, ... than most of his contemporaries in any case. It is not at all unusual for art to evade contemporary understanding.
Good luck and good sailing.
s/v Kerry Deare of Barnegat
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[nq:1]Good luck and good sailing. s/v Kerry Deare of Barnegat http://kerrydeare.tripod.com[/nq]
Speaking of good sailing, I learned that scuppers are those holes in the side of a deck that allows the water to run out. Does that have any relation to scuppering a ship? How about Scuppernong wine?
Speaking of good sailing, I learned that scuppers are those holes in the side of a deck that allows the water to run out. Does that have any relation to scuppering a ship? How about Scuppernong wine?
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Dean:
[nq:1]Security blanket. cf Linus in Peanuts, Leo Bloom in The Producers etc. It's not uncommon for a child to have ... portable item - blankets seem to be a favourite choice, reminiscent as they are of the cot and the bedroom.[/nq]
I get the whole "security blanket" thing. But, then what is MJ implying? Is he saying that "Blanket" is HIS security blanket? Shouldn't it be the other wa
[nq:1]Security blanket. cf Linus in Peanuts, Leo Bloom in The Producers etc. It's not uncommon for a child to have ... portable item - blankets seem to be a favourite choice, reminiscent as they are of the cot and the bedroom.[/nq]
I get the whole "security blanket" thing. But, then what is MJ implying? Is he saying that "Blanket" is HIS security blanket? Shouldn't it be the other wa
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[nq:1]What is it with these celebrities and their bizarre ideas about how to name a child? Blanket?[/nq]
The other ones are named Paris & Prince Michael II.
[nq:1]while Frank Zappa (who should have known better) foisted "Moon Unit" onto one of his progeny.[/nq]
Don't forget "Dweezil" and "Ahmet".
You also left out the Spice Girls, whose children are named like Paris (MJ apparently
The other ones are named Paris & Prince Michael II.
[nq:1]while Frank Zappa (who should have known better) foisted "Moon Unit" onto one of his progeny.[/nq]
Don't forget "Dweezil" and "Ahmet".
You also left out the Spice Girls, whose children are named like Paris (MJ apparently
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[nq:2]Good luck and good sailing.[/nq]
[nq:1]Speaking of good sailing, I learned that scuppers are those holes in the side of a deck that allows the water to run out. Does that have any relation to scuppering a ship? How about Scuppernong wine?[/nq]
I don't know the phrase "scuppering a ship," or the wine reference. I think there are enuf Patrick O'Brien fans hereabouts to answer the first
[nq:1]Speaking of good sailing, I learned that scuppers are those holes in the side of a deck that allows the water to run out. Does that have any relation to scuppering a ship? How about Scuppernong wine?[/nq]
I don't know the phrase "scuppering a ship," or the wine reference. I think there are enuf Patrick O'Brien fans hereabouts to answer the first
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[nq:1]It is not at all unusual for art to evade contemporary understanding.[/nq]
A child's life is not merely "art"!
[nq:1]It is not at all unusual for art to evade contemporary understanding.[/nq]
A child's life is not merely "art"!
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[nq:1]MC:[/nq]
[nq:2]It is not at all unusual for art to evade contemporary understanding.[/nq]
[nq:1]A child's life is not merely "art"![/nq]
Misattribution. Not one of mine.
[nq:2]It is not at all unusual for art to evade contemporary understanding.[/nq]
[nq:1]A child's life is not merely "art"![/nq]
Misattribution. Not one of mine.
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