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[–] Kraiden@piefed.social 20 points 3 days ago (3 children)

This reminds me of when I worked in a cold call center (I'm sorry, I had to eat) and I got to the C's...

I got halfway through the Cockburns (apparently it's "c-oh burn") before someone corrected my pronunciation. I can't imagine what highschool must have been like for that family

[–] NKBTN@feddit.uk 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

In the UK there's a relatively famous brand of port (or is it sherry?) called Cockburns. Possibly would, if you uses it wrong

[–] Kraiden@piefed.social 1 points 1 day ago

Could also be a warning about the perils of making decisions under the influence

[–] RaivoKulli@sopuli.xyz 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Olivia Wilde's real name is Olivia Jane Cockburn

[–] ivanafterall@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

"I'm tired of the constant sexual jokes due to my last name. I need a fresh start."