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[Opinions] Re: Ruby & Oswald

by Billina

3/15/2014, 10:17 AM

in reply to a message by New_Chloe

I can't hear Oswald without sticking Cobblepot at the end of it. Damn you, "Batman Returns".

Ruby paired with Oswald somehow works. I don't see why it would be considered tasteless.

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- Ora (hufflepuffer) (Ora)

3/15/2014, 11:10 AM

lmao I have to ditto this. I've never known an Oswald and when I think of people named Oswald, the Penguin definitely jumps to the front of the very short list. Makes me dislike the name inherently.

Even still though Oswald seems old and clunky and goofy next to a name like Ruby.

- New_Chloe

3/15/2014, 10:39 AM

They do work somehow, don't they? They have a quirkiness and instability about them that complement each other.

But yes, as Tassiegirl pointed out, the connection they share is the JFK assassination. Being Canadian, I wasn't sure how strong the memories about that issue still were, and if the set would immediately set a certain "tone", you know?

- Tassiegirl +2

3/15/2014, 10:32 AM

Because of Lee Harvey Oswald, who shot U.S. Pres. John Kennedy, and Jack Ruby, who shot Oswald.

So, probably not a good combination.

Both names are ok by themselves,at least, Ruby is, not really fond of Oswald.

- Billina +1

3/15/2014, 10:41 AM

I didn't even think of that. Whoops.

- Ora (hufflepuffer) (Ora)

3/15/2014, 11:12 AM

Maybe that's where the association between the two comes from for you? You heard that ages ago and it stuck in your subconscious lol

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