Original URL: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/06/17/baby_b_named/
NAME that DONKEY: Bella bests Barbarella
Inadvertent Twilight moment at Reg Asinine Affairs Bureau
Posted in Bootnotes, 17th June 2011 11:30 GMT
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I'm pleased to report that after a not inconsiderable amount of pondering, and some behind-the-scenes third-party lobbying, my daughter has finally decided on a name for the latest addition to the El Reg Iberian bureau's asinine fold.
Since the fine jenny was born [1] during our second year of breeding operations, we asked readers to suggest names beginning with "B", as local custom dicatates. The final shortlist was: Barbarella, Bathsheba, Bea, Beatrix/Beatriz, Belinda, Bella, Bellamy, Bluebell, Booty and Bunty.
As I previously noted [2], my son demanded "Banksy", since Baby B was born on the UK's Spring Bank Holiday. I rejected this on the grounds of gender, so the lad simply went and had a quiet word with his sister. She'd already made her decision, but between the two of them they were able to strike a dad-busting deal.
So, ladies and gentleman, I give you "Banksy Bella", seen this morning enjoying the spring sunshine with mum Ruperta:
Thanks to all of you who participated in this non-IT-related tomfoolery. Thinking caps on for next year's "C" event...®
Vampire disclaimer
I'd like to make it clear that my daughter has not seen the Twilight movie series. Banksy Bella's name is, therefore, purely coincidental and in no way a comment on Kristen Stewart's acting skills.