August 19, 2003

Gambling with the names of your children

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Odd and Even: Lovins and Butnes

Today's leader in the weirdest name in the world contest would be Odd-Even Bustness of the dubious "Rocky Mountain Institute." His online profile lists many of Odd-Evan's achievements, but the payoff is found in:

Prior to his time at Dartmouth, Mr. Bustnes served as a corporal and patrol leader in the Norwegian Army's Special Forces. He is fluent in Norwegian, English and Spanish. A five-time Norwegian National Rowing Champion, Odd-Even was a member of the 1996 Norwegian Olympic Rowing Team and competed in the straight fours event in the Atlanta Games. Mr. Bustnes has taught ice and rock climbing and cross-county skiing in Norway and the United States. He has climbed on four continents and summited peaks up to 7,027 meters.
Bustnes' job is listed as "special aide to RMI CEO Amory Lovins." We're not quite sure what that entails, but as long as no future child is named Lovins Bustnes we'll be happy.

Posted by Vanderleun at August 19, 2003 12:06 PM
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Funny (to us) Norweigen names are apparently not too uncommon. I at on time knew a broker of Norweigen birth named Odd Arnie.

Posted by: Drake at August 20, 2003 5:25 AM

When pronounced using the norwegian intonation, sounds more like "Ode Eh-ven", not nearly as silly as the American version.

My kids call him "Uncle Odd", of course.

O-E's brother in law.

Posted by: PHalverson at September 17, 2003 7:31 PM