Message: "Rodney" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Rodney

by CherryFrog

1/13/2006, 12:45 PM

I bet all England people have got the 'only fools and horse's ' theme tune playing in their head. But wdyt of it?

I like it though [ those who have seen only fools and horses will understand] It reminds me of someone dozey and I think people would think of him instantly.

I prononce it ROD-nee
not RAD-nee

To be blind is bad, but..to have eyes and not see is worse.

#Rodney

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- Miss Natla (guest)

1/16/2006, 3:12 AM

I'm not too keen on Rod- names, though I'm not sure whether that's because of Rodney Trotter or not...;-) I don't think I'd ever use it (though I *would* use Derek, NN Del, as he's my favourite character). Do you like the NN Roddie? Rodders? ^ ^

- Elinor (Elly747)

1/14/2006, 1:50 AM

I never got into 'Only Fools and Horses', so I didn't think of that. But there's something geeky, almost humorous, about Rodney that I don't like. I don't think it'd be easy for a modern child to carry. But it's far better than Roderick imo, which I can't stand.

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- Aiver (NotBloodyLikely) +1

1/13/2006, 2:18 PM

I don't like it at all, because of 'Only Fools and Horses'. I love the programme, but the name Rodney is way too connected to the character for me.

I prefer Dave. ;)

- CherryFrog

1/14/2006, 2:23 AM

Lol!

To be blind is bad, but..to have eyes and not see is worse.

- LadyBug18

1/13/2006, 1:18 PM

I rather like it but it also makes me think of a radio show where a guy name Rodney was a gang member and always teasing little kids so it does have some negative tones for me. But then I also know a quiet, kind, elderly man named Rodney so that's what makes me like it! :)

- poppylena

1/13/2006, 1:12 PM

I used to really like Rodney but Roderick's overtaken it. It's still on my list though.

The OFAH theme tune didn't play in my head but I did have the urge to add "You plonka!" on the end :D

~Louise x

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- Bear

1/13/2006, 1:06 PM

I love the name Roderick. Rodney pales in comparison, sorry. I do like Roger, though, or even Reginald, nn Reggie / Rex.

- Andrew (AndrewJKD)

1/13/2006, 1:04 PM

Rodney is an alright name. I think of the movie "Robots" whenever I hear it. Never seen 'only fools and horses,' though. Sorry.

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