# Yes! His name is the same of the singer!!! STFU\*#%#&@ **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [July 13, 2005, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-his-name-is-the-same-of-the-singer-stfu/312260 "2005-07-13T00:42:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-his-name-is-the-same-of-the-singer-stfu/312260/21 "2005-07-13T05:43:11Z")
> [@This Year's Model](#): > > Apropos of nothing, I am frequently told I look like Kenny Rogers the singer. That is all. I wouldn’t go around admitting that you look like a dork if I were you. ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Borgia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/larry_borgia/32/156_2.png) [@Larry\_Borgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Borgia)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 7:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-his-name-is-the-same-of-the-singer-stfu/312260/22 "2005-07-13T07:29:23Z")
One of the Bartenders up the street from me is named Bono. I am not kidding, that is his given name. Needless to say, he has the _Office Space_ “Why should I change my name” rant memorized. ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-his-name-is-the-same-of-the-singer-stfu/312260/23 "2005-07-13T08:04:42Z")
When I first saw the thread about this pitcher guy, there was absolutely no indication whatsoever that they were not talking about the country singer. It completely confused me. Some kind of disclaimer is, at the least, a convenience for the baseball ignorant. All I could figure was that the singer was ‘throwing out the first pitch’ or whatever that tradition is. And I was obviously wrong about that. ---
**Author:** ![Marlitharn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/779978/32.png) [@Marlitharn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marlitharn)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 9:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-his-name-is-the-same-of-the-singer-stfu/312260/24 "2005-07-13T09:11:48Z")
> [@GuanoLad](#): > > When I first saw the thread about this pitcher guy, there was absolutely no indication whatsoever that they were not talking about the country singer. It completely confused me. > > Some kind of disclaimer is, at the least, a convenience for the baseball ignorant. > > All I could figure was that the singer was ‘throwing out the first pitch’ or whatever that tradition is. And I was obviously wrong about that. I had that same problem. Apparently, we were the only two that did. Islands in the stream, that is what we are… ---
**Author:** ![Terrifel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c68b51/32.png) [@Terrifel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terrifel)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 10:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-his-name-is-the-same-of-the-singer-stfu/312260/25 "2005-07-13T10:34:38Z")
> [@corncobpipe](#): > > I didn’t include cites from message boards because every thread here that mentioned Kenny Rogers the pitcher referenced, at one point or another, Kenny Rogers the singer. > But this probably one of the most respected message boards on the internet and the members here are smarter, better-looking and infintely more sophisticated. Hey, I tried to do _my_ part, at least, by referencing [Kenny Rogers](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=6351145&postcount=11) the relatively obscure yet distinguished doctor of pediatrics and humanitarian. And did I recieve any gratitude for my effort? No. ---
**Author:** ![Liberal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/848f3c/32.png) [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 11:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-his-name-is-the-same-of-the-singer-stfu/312260/26 "2005-07-13T11:29:41Z")
I can’t believe that no one has mentioned yet that the singer and the ball player have the same name! Oh, well. On to another thread… ---
**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-his-name-is-the-same-of-the-singer-stfu/312260/27 "2005-07-13T12:35:07Z")
Hey! I know a guy named Paul Rodgers. He’s got the same name as that guy from Bad Company. Huh. ---
**Author:** ![DrFidelius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drfidelius/32/3447_2.png) [@DrFidelius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrFidelius)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-his-name-is-the-same-of-the-singer-stfu/312260/28 "2005-07-13T13:31:34Z")
I used to know a guy named Marvin Aday. That’s Meat Loaf’s given name. Come to think of it, he _was_ Meat Loaf… If you’re reading this, Meat, say Hi! to Leslie and the girls for me. ---
**Author:** ![andros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e480ec/32.png) [@andros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/andros)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-his-name-is-the-same-of-the-singer-stfu/312260/29 "2005-07-13T14:40:33Z")
> [@DrFidelius](#): > > If you’re reading this, Meat, say Hi! to Leslie and the girls for me. You’re the baddest of the bad, **Doc F**. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-his-name-is-the-same-of-the-singer-stfu/312260/30 "2005-07-13T19:47:51Z")
I work with a guy named Robert Heinlein. We once had the following conversation: “Are you related?” “To who?” (pause) “The author.” “Which one?” (longer pause) “There’s a science fiction writer named Robert Heinlein.” “Really? Never heard of him. I don’t think we’re related.” Now maybe he was just sick of the subject and was being highly ironic. But he seemed sincere (and I am his boss’s boss) so I think he really meant it. How the hell could he have gone through life and never have heard this before? ---
**Author:** ![surrotobeinMD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6a8cbe/32.png) [@surrotobeinMD](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/surrotobeinMD)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-his-name-is-the-same-of-the-singer-stfu/312260/31 "2005-07-13T20:45:11Z")
> [@Zebra](#): > > Sharon Stone? Maybe I should have noted it’s the name of a less famous star. Not really as hot as Sharon Stone. _sigh_ ---
**Author:** ![scout1222](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@scout1222](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scout1222)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-his-name-is-the-same-of-the-singer-stfu/312260/32 "2005-07-13T20:46:33Z")
> [@Zebra](#): > > Sharon Stone? Honest to God, there is a woman in my Weight Watchers meeting named Sharon Stone. I am quite pleased with myself that after several months, I’ve never said a damn thing to her about it. ---
**Author:** ![lizardling](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f4b2a3/32.png) [@lizardling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lizardling)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-his-name-is-the-same-of-the-singer-stfu/312260/33 "2005-07-13T20:52:58Z")
> [@Sampiro](#): > > When I worked in hotels I had a not terribly professional staff at one property (one literally squealed with glee and cried “Oh my god! Midgets! They’re so cute!” when husband/wife Little People came to attend a legal conference) and I saw the surname “Frankenstein” on the arrivals list. I gave written orders that anybody who mentioned _anything_ about _any similarities to the names of other persons, living or dead or fictional_ would be reprimanded. Oh my god. I hope that person was reprimanded Very Severely about that incident. :eek: ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-his-name-is-the-same-of-the-singer-stfu/312260/34 "2005-07-13T21:11:07Z")
> [@Shirley Ujest](#): > > Did the staff make them sing, " Puttin’ on the ritz"? :dubious: I’d have made sure to refer to them as “ **Fronk** ensteen”… ---
**Author:** ![DiosaBellissima](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-his-name-is-the-same-of-the-singer-stfu/312260/35 "2005-07-13T22:36:00Z")
When the news said that Kenny Rogers attacked a cameraman, I thought: “Why would the chicken-maker guy attack a cameraman? That isn’t very nice…” It took my three days to realize it wasn’t the chicken guy. :wally :::runs::: ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-his-name-is-the-same-of-the-singer-stfu/312260/36 "2005-07-13T22:47:37Z")
Frohderick? ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-his-name-is-the-same-of-the-singer-stfu/312260/37 "2005-07-13T22:49:12Z")
Everyone please ignore **DiosaBellisima** ’s post, above mine. ---
**Author:** ![Rufus\_Xavier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/eada6e/32.png) [@Rufus\_Xavier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rufus_Xavier)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2005, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-his-name-is-the-same-of-the-singer-stfu/312260/38 "2005-07-13T23:13:31Z")
About 8 years ago, there was an IT guy at my work named Don Johnson. My boss thought it was hilarious to refer to him as “Crockett.” I don’t think the IT guy shared his enthusiasm, though. ---
**Author:** ![corncobpipe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/65b543/32.png) [@corncobpipe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/corncobpipe)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2005, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-his-name-is-the-same-of-the-singer-stfu/312260/39 "2005-07-14T01:40:08Z")
Another funny thing to see is people wondering about the parents, like how could they name their son after a famous singer. Like anyone knew who Kenny Rogers (the singer) was in 1965 (birth year of baseball pitcher) I mean, it probably wasn’t until somewhere in the mid to late 70’s that little left-handed, anger-management problem Kenny realized the name match. And what the hell is Kenny Rogers chicken? Is that a chain? ---
**Author:** ![Zebra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/c0e974/32.png) [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2005, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-his-name-is-the-same-of-the-singer-stfu/312260/40 "2005-07-14T01:44:53Z")
Kenny Rogers Roasters, I’m not sure if the chain is around any more but there was a Sienfeld episode that featured one. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-his-name-is-the-same-of-the-singer-stfu/312260.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-his-name-is-the-same-of-the-singer-stfu/312260.md?page=3)