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[Opinions] Re: Steve (Naming trends and associations)
I have the feeling this book isn't serious. (or else seriously funny.) I've never noticed one name being strictly in one profession, but I do work with 4 Debs and another retired a couple years ago, and we're in a school. I have a really common first name (for my age group), and I haven't met another teacher/ school staff member with it.
I also have trouble with Steve becoming geriatric like Elmer or Clem. Maybe that's because my cousin Steve was a year ahead of me in school, and there were at least 2 other Steves in his grade. We're no where near being that old.
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No, it is being serious. http://ncse.com/taking-action/project-steve Though Steven Pinker does have a very humorous way of putting it, he's very entertaining for a non-fiction author.
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