More About Jack
This is a return volley at MaryAnne’s blog entry of a couple days ago. Yes, I know Jack, and in addition to her many references already listed, here’s a few more to ponder.
“Jack” is a popular name. It’s also defined in Webster’s Dictionary as a common term for manual labor workers - like lumberjack.
The name “Jack” is found in a number of modern food brands, too. Here’s a couple of them:
“Jack” is also a breed of dog - the Jack Russell terrier:
But we’d be missing the obvious, if we didn’t point out the name “Jack” as it appears in equine circles. For example, here’s a donkey breed known as the Mammoth Jack:
Not to be confused with the humble jackass. Ahem.
In the music category, I don’t know how MaryAnne missed the 70’s classic hit, “Do It Again” by Steely Dan. The name “Jack” is mentioned in the chorus. Not particularily a comforting set of lyrics if you know Jack like I do. With that in mind, I offer this token of goodwill to my opposite number: THHHBPTHPTH!!!!
