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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6525475.stm
Baby named Metallica rocks Sweden
A Swedish couple has run into trouble with authorities for trying to name their baby Metallica.
Michael and Karolina Tomaro are locked in a court battle with the country's National Tax Authority about naming their daughter after the rock band.
The six-month-old has been baptised Metallica, but tax officials have dubbed the name "inappropriate".
Under Swedish law, both first names and surnames need to win the approval of authorities before they can be used.
Offensive, unsuitable or inappropriate names, as well as those that could "cause discomfort for the one using it" cannot be used.
Last month, Goteburg's County Administrative Court ruled there was no reason to block the name, adding that a Swedish woman already has the middle name Metallica.
Name battle
However, the Tomaro family ran into trouble when they tried to register the name with tax authorities before applying for a passport.
Tax officials objected to the decision, sending the case to a higher court.
"We've had to cancel trips and can't get anywhere because we can't get her a passport without an approved name," said Mrs Tomaro.
Baby Metallica is not the first Swedish child to fall foul of Swedish name laws - the names Ikea and Veranda have also been rejected in the past.
The name Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116 - pronounced Albin - was also rejected by authorities in 1996. The boy's parents had chosen the name as a protest against Swedish naming laws.
But, the name Google managed to pass muster in 2005, when Oliver Google Kai was named by his parents, search engine expert Kelias Kai and his wife Carol.
How dare those Americans control their people this way, and they want freedom in the Middle East, hypocrites. 
what the fuck does this have to do with america you clown?
LOL
How's the US responsible?
I mean, aside from being the place crap bands like Metallica seemed to have come from I dunno if it's at all rational to start up the 'Death to America' chant for this one.
Hey I like my corporations in bed with my government damnit and I'll be damned if you screw that up for me!
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| Originally posted by Lilith I mean, aside from being the place crap bands like Metallica seemed to have come |
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| Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN metallica is one of the greatest metal bands to ever grace any stage ever. but youre a girl, so i wouldnt expect you to understand |
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| Originally posted by Marc Summers metal is just noise! |
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| Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN metallica is one of the greatest metal bands to ever grace any stage ever. but youre a girl, so i wouldnt expect you to understand |
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all the albums until 91 rocked. especially Justice.
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| Originally posted by jonSun all the albums until 91 rocked. especially Justice. |
i even like load, hetfield's singing had improved immeasurably.
fade to black will always be their bestest ever song tho 
shit, that song is 24 years old. we're getting old kids!
Sweden blocked it, so how is the USA even a part of it?
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| Originally posted by jonSun all the albums until 91 rocked. especially Justice. |
ahhh megadeth, the poor man's metallica 
obviously the black album wasn't their finest, but i think its infinitely better than reload or st anger. st anger being one of the worst albums of all time.
as i stated, hetfield's singing in load was excellent and going thru a vocal-loving stage i really liked it.
but justice, puppets & lightning are the top 3 imo.
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| Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN ahhh megadeth, the poor man's metallica |
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| Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN I like hairy ape men |
its why i love you lilith!
If you 'love', by meaning 'loathe' I understand...
Back to the topic, I'm sort of glad in a way that somebody out there has the sense to slap idiot parents in the head for giving their kid patently bad names.
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| Originally posted by Lilith If you 'love', by meaning 'loathe' I understand... Back to the topic, I'm sort of glad in a way that somebody out there has the sense to slap idiot parents in the head for giving their kid patently bad names. |
I've known the odd Rainbow, Moonbeam and other hippie crap names too which are just terrible, my mother wasn't completely sane after about 20hrs of labour so I ended up with a crap name.
Been running around for the last 20 odd years with my middle name. 
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| Originally posted by Marc Summers metal is just noise! |
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| Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN i even like load pouring down my throat |
Our government should learn a thing or two from the Swedes.
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