Today, I discovered that the word 'randy' means 'horny' in England. I'm going to England next semester to study abroad. My name is Randy. FML
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JBrownie123 24
We aren't retarded. We use the word horny a lot more. Randy is a dying word over here.
Andr913 13
When I was in England, the name Lou seemed to be very popular. It has a little tinkle to it.
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miZscrZee 0
Ekekekeke.
JBrownie123 24
We aren't retarded. We use the word horny a lot more. Randy is a dying word over here.
808Boyo 4
Randall no can handle!
jcarolina 4
I have a feeling they're gonna use it around him though.
JBrownie123 24
Gender shows that it's a she.
jcarolina 4
Then this FML is worse than I thought.
AlexanderSilver 0
But if it wasn't a dying word, at least they would always know where he stands emotionally.
construction 7
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Listen sweet heart If I were there in England with you I'd take on the name Randy... Just to bring it back ; )
rocky910 5
Whiskey makes you Frisky Brandy makes you Randy ........
docscientist 10
People are going to resurrect it around op. The word will suddenly become popular around her.
jonan1212 5
You must be horny if you're going to study a broad! XD
KK3137 31
I would give a thumbs up to this comment, but it's on 69 atm, and I don't wanna be the one to ruin that...
Tadeusz_fml 5
Haha, sorry but to most British people Randy does mean horny. Speaking of Randys, you know Randy Bumgardner basically sounds like 'horny butt-gardener' in British English.
AdamBasebal69 0
To bad nobody is randy for OP.
geocox82 4
Well you should bring it back then.
elementalz 2
Ur a girl and ur name is Randy? U need to sit ur parents down and give them a serious talking
twistedlovex 0
Hmmm let's see no one ever called British retarded! She was just saying it sucks that her name means horny in a place shes going to have to spend a couple months in.
BikeAllDay818 6
We use the term "turned on" more than horny, what is this the 90's?
truthurt47 0
Raaaaaaannnnnnnddddddddyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
rockyraccoon28 8
116....a creepy old man said he was going to 'study a broad' while pointing at me when I was working one time...not one of my favorite memories
cc_the_beast 6
At least your name isn't Bollocks?
cosmosis 12
"Hey earl! Someone said Wednesday is hump day. I haven't seen any ladies here, so ill watch yer back if you watch mine!"
twistedlovex 0
Lol I made it 69 teehee I win :D
Georgieeporgiee 9
I didn't even know randy meant horny! Ahh' a few things make sense now...
imhope 23
That is totally legitimate. I would've done the same thing haha
Andr913 13
When I was in England, the name Lou seemed to be very popular. It has a little tinkle to it.
katamine 17
I have never met anyone called Lou
SuperKnuckels 6
I wonder if OP's last name is Focker too xD
chaoticxxxmess 3
4- I see what you did there.
RedPillSucks 33
Randy Shagger?
mmmno 0
you mean loo? hahahha
Ugi 27
I look forward one day to meeting a Lou Brush. There must be one out there but she would have taken hell at school!
riceicle1 6
Lou = Short for Louise, perhaps Louis / Lewis (though I've never come across that) . It's just a nickname (again in most cases)
streetracerVC 9
dont worry. most people dont even know what that the word 'randy' even exists
Bobissmall 13
Erm... they might not use it much but I'm pretty sure most people in England know what randy means.
Nuclear_Ninja 6
I know a Randy at my school. He thinks he is smooth with the ladies, but in reality is a gay, as$hole, and a d!ck.
jarrettd 27
I'd rather eat randy.
dotalover 15
well in my country it means a prostitute but its pronounced much like randi
xk75 4
Surely "Randy" is short for Randolph or Randall or, eh....Rand-jemin or something! Go by your real name or at least pretend you have one.
bobbycorwen 5
Randgelica.
xk75 4
Miranda
unluckiestperson_fml 14
Anyone else confused OP is female? Never quite encountered that before. That's like calling a boy Helen or something...
flockz 20
and if his name is Helendick?
gabrielbaby 9
Or calling a guy Marian, it happens someone names are more effeminate, some are more masculine.
lottso88 4
I have a female friend that goes by Randy. Her name is Miranda! ^.^
shrdlu 28
I've known a few women who spelled their name "Randi."
ImaginaryFoe 1
Marion was originally a male name (see John Wayne) as was Leslie and Ashley among others. I knew two females legally named Randy. It's not common but not super rare, either. I worked with a man named Dick once. After the first day, it was old news. Act as if it doesn't bother you: introduce yourself without embarrassment and laugh off any small jokes before calmly moving on. It'll likely be no big deal. Just avoid the chavs.
Happiness2Joy 3
53- if his name is Helendick wouldn't it be most likely that he would make his name Dick for short?
Steve95401 49
I have known a couple of female Randi's - with an "i". I just wish I knew more randy females.
asinforasin 1
Since It says op's a girl, I think it'd be Miranda. Don't worry op! Just have people use that! Or call you ran, because that sounds kind of cool too... Or whatever...
biasedshooter 24
I guess youll have a "hard" time
Daydreemdie 0
Lol
rosha267 21
I imagined V saying that
Glidefedt 6
I saw what you did there.
jmuld 3
Giggity.
twistedlovex 0
*snicker* ;)
IndigoAcrylic 9
I have "hard time" when I look at V's mask (; Just kidding ^_^
mynameispickle 0
Go corny jokes!
Sexyhotanna 8
you mean horny jokes(;
JRFaceless 8
It means horny in America too, it's just hardly ever used.
JBrownie123 24
So like over here then?
JRFaceless 8
Exactly
CuteDumBlonde64 11
*the more you know* :)
tehrealone 6
JR I know where all 3 of your comments are!!
construction 7
JR & JB can call me Randy when I'm with em ; )
abbyhoneywaffles 11
56- you're creepy.
ladyLALAA 29
Haha, so creepy!
chocomilkshake 5
Where in America?? East Coast? I've never heard it over here....woah that austin powers movie suddenly makes a whole lotta sense.
ninjuh_wingman 29
God imagine how awkard the conversations are gonna be.
bobbycorwen 5
He doesn't have to imagine...he already knows everything...
gabrielbaby 9
He is a she.
woosah 16
Even better @ 63
duhWINNING2_fml 9
Do I make you Randy baby?
stephanieeDawnx 0
Austin Powers FTW.
WCARlover 35
I doubt they'll give you a HARD time about it...ok I'll go now
construction 7
I'll give you a hard time ; )
cgchamp89 7
^creeper
ty1992_farmlife 12
^^yes, I agree with on this
ty1992_farmlife 12
#18- that was funny. But they might give him a hard time, I mean his name does mean "horny" lol
WCARlover 35
Why thank you 130:)