people with "Van" in their name

[VitaMan]

Something needs to be done with that "Van" appearing in proper names.

First, it is not necessary. Jeff Van Gundy will get along just fine as Jeff Gundy. The only person that may have a problem is Dick Van Dyke, as he would then be Dick Dyke.

It confuses search engines. You will always get results for car vans, Van shoes, Van Halen, Van Cliburn, Van Morrison. Is Van the first name ? Then the talk about Eddie Van Halen starts.

The vans with engines, you already get asked if you want a passenger van, moving van, cargo van.

[tbone2u]

another great thread

[chicagoboy]

The OP should change his handle to itaM.

[Guest050619-1]

[QUOTE=VitaMan;1060149508] It confuses search engines......Van Morrison. Is Van the first name ? QUOTE]

No...first name is actually recently knighted (Sir) George...middle name, Ivan....hence the abbreviated and branded show biz name "Van the Man" Morrison.

[VitaMan]

Need to add Luther Van Dross.....Jean Claude Van Damme

The "Van" people are hard working, get close to the top, but never seem to quite make it to #1

Then there is the Vandenberg air force base, which is a whole nother topic. Plenty of ufos

[bytra2121]

As long as you don't count the Vanderbilts. Could be argued they were #1 for a while.

[VitaMan]

The queen and the one that takes the "Van" cake is Greta Van Susteren.

I have wooden nutcrackers that are more animated than she.