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I am currently spending time looking for a new house in southern sweden, spending at least an hour each day looking through pictures of the interior of houses on the market. In sweden nudes are NOT an issue. As someone said, IKEA sells them for god's sake! But I must say, looking at pictures of people's houses, it is truly creepy how people keep the rest of their house all art-free and IKEA-ish, only to adorn their bedrooms with dungeon-like candles, tribal sculptures of people embracing and sketches of nude men and women. I say, bringing a nude into the light of day keeps it neutral and allows you to enjoy the artistic aspect of it. Keeping it in the bedroom makes me think of what you might be doing in there at night... eeeew.

Sally 305, I am from Denmark and in Denmark the name Brian is statistically over-represented in criminal circles. I've actually heard doctors use it in a derogatory manner: "That guy was a real Brian!".To me and many others, Brian will always be the name of the disruptive kid in class who did drugs, whereas fellow postdocs at my university are named Kayleeh and Cherztin (traditionally spelled Kerstin in Scandinavia). I think that names are only as classical and traditional as the people they are associated with. And everyone associates differently. Something to think about in an international world.

The generation hiring at the moment may think that john and michael are suitable names for doctors and presidents. However, younger generations will soon fill those positions and old prejudices will be replaced by new ones. In a few years we will have doctors named Apple or Plum. My dog's veterinarian has dreadlocks and piercings, which would have shocked people 50 years ago! And imagine, women as doctors. And wearing pants! :) Isn't it lovely how things change? Who knows, maybe I should name my child Brian.