http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7522952.stm
beyond the obvious WTF! layer of this story, there’s something very disappointing the reporting here: clearly something interesting is happening on the North Island of New Zealand, but the report as given gives zero insight into who or why people are picking such interesting names for their children. Is it spread throughout the island, or occuring in a particular community? Are there ethnic or class similarities, or a famous New Zealander with an exotic name? Was there a rash of children named after Tolkien figures after the LOTR productions?
so much opportunity, but so little data.
this one goes out to Number 16 Bus Shelter, future totally rad person.