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All for JACK

Got to thinking about the use of popular Christian names that are associated with other words to form new words. One of them that to me seems ahead of the pack in terms of widespread use is Jack.

Carjack (and there are 2 kinds - one that props the car and the other that explains what happens when you are taken against your will)

Pepper Jack (as in the cheese)

Magic Jack (as in the cheap alternative to talk to all the Jacks using the Jack and a phone)

Jack in the Box (that needs to be taken out of the box to be eaten)

Blackjack (a novel way to get rid of your money or conversely depending on which side of the table you are on - of making easy money)

Jackrabbit (why so many in the animal kingdom also got affiliated with human names beats me) while Jackfruit actually gets into the fruits too,

Jackass (if you have not figured out what this blog is about)

I wonder if Jill (since tumbling down the hill with him no less), Mike, Rob, Dave feel slighted?

Btw - Jack of all trades really sums it up!

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  1. RajendraJuly 20, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Wonder if there is an Indian equivalent?

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  2. Diamond HeadJuly 20, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    I did think about it.

    Ram might be closest - given anything with a Ram added lends it more credibility in local market.

    Ram Ram (as in greetings) to Ram ban (best fit) to Aram (chill)...

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