Ukip leader Dick Braine has put unfortunate names in the news — but he’s not alone
BEING told you have an upset stomach is no laughing matter – until you realise the medic seeing you is called Dr Whet Faartz.
Unfortunate names were back in the news this week when new Ukip leader Richard Braine, right, was mocked over his moniker.
Former Tory Chancellor George Osborne was quick to point out that: “The new leader of Ukip is called Mr Dick Braine — really.”
It provoked a furious response from the software developer and pro-Brexit campaigner, who admitted he was “getting a bit fed up” with the ongoing ridicule.
But he is not the only serious professional with a name that is hard to take seriously. Naomi Chadderton finds some of the best.
DR BJ HARDICK: This chiropractic doctor from Ontario, Canada, might be better off going by his full name, Benjamin.
DR WHET FAARTZ: At least you’d get a laugh out of making an appointment with this medic from Pittsburgh, US.
TINY KOX: Dutch senator and member of the Socialist Party will be advised to whisper his name when he pays a visit to Britain.
HARRY BAALS: This legal representative from London has his own company, called Baals & Co.
JUDY GRAHAM SWALLOWS: Gulp. Register of Deeds worker at Cumberland County in Tennessee, US, has a corker.
PAUL TWOCOCK: You’ll do a double-take on name of interim boss at an LGBT equality charity.
RICHARD SMALLEY: When you shorten Richard, any name can be funny. But the MD of community banking at Barclays definitely drew the short straw.
JACK GOFF: It sounds like this British professional racing driver has a need for speed.
CHRIS P BACON: Funny that this US production manager’s name is just how we like our breakfast cooked – no porkies.
BEN DOVER: Let’s hope the US mentor has a sense of humour.
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