CHILD BEING CALLED A NAME "HARRY"

Hello all

I spoke to my daughter of 14 and she says that although she hasn't specifically heard of this expression, she said the first thing that comes to her is a "nobody" someone who is very average intellect. Just a thought if it helps.

Diamond Member Joined: Dec 26 2006 Posts: 4316

like every Tom, Dick and Harry??

Posted: Sun, Feb 03 2008, 9:17 pm Post subject:

hm ... I had a brother named harry Sad

he wasn't a nobody

Platinum Member Joined: Apr 15 2007 Posts: 5828

cookielady did you put the asterix in yourself or was it automated? Laughing

Diamond Member Joined: Dec 04 2006 Posts: 2694

[quote="queenon the other thread there was someone who described a harry as one with a backpack with books in it. That's more the drift. A harry could be bright but slightly nerdy. Not very "New Yorkie"[/quote]

Okay! I think Queen hit it!!!!! I hereby nominate this for the official definition of 'harry'.

Harry (adj.) not New Yorkie.
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Diamond Member Joined: Dec 26 2006 Posts: 4316

I am so embarassed.

I didnt do that, the site did. I couldnt believe when I saw that!!

Gold Member Joined: Apr 25 2007 Posts: 1231

yes I think harry is out of towny...nerdy...

I think what she meant to say was "Tom, Eiver and Harry"

Don't hate me because I'm amother.

Posted: Sun, Feb 03 2008, 11:54 pm Post subject:

I guess D ick is a worse name than poor ole Harry ... What

Posted: Wed, Feb 06 2008, 8:24 pm Post subject:

I just came across this blog where she discusses the meaning of the nickname "Harry". Interesting blog entry.

http://frumhouse.blogspot.com/2008/02/are-you-harry.html
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I don't usually read people's blogs, but I read this one out of curiousity, and I'm left with a sick feeling.
That's not how it is in my world, Thank G-d.
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Diamond Member Joined: Dec 04 2006 Posts: 2694

And thanks to you, gr, I will not be reading that. Not looking for sick feelings at this point in my life. thanks.

Platinum Member Joined: Sep 11 2004 Posts: 19241

Sure, Squash. Smile

I'd rather be a Harry(/iet) than someone who thinks up nasty things about their fellow Jews. Rolling Eyes

it s*cks
it's really mean. I'm going to ask my friends if they also use the harry stuff and if they do they'll hear from me.

Unfortunately, even if no "harry", it's common to hear criticism about "overzealous" bts trying to fit in. Can't we all tolerate each other?
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Very depressing but unfortunetly true. I can say that since according to the definition in the article I qulaify as a Harry and I defintiely get treated like a second class citizen by "the system".