The Meaning of Larry

According to the Online Slang Dictionary, there are two definitions for the name Larry:
1. Derogatory term, MORON. Note: can apply to females even though the word is a male name.
Example: “He is such a Larry!” or “You Larry!”
2. A partially-finished container (cup, bottle, etc.) of beer. Example: Look at all these larries people keep leaving on the bar!

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TV and Movie Larrys

Hello Larry

Hello, Larry only made it for two seasons (1979-1980). McLean Stevenson played Larry Alder, the divorced, father-of-two, radio talk show host who moved to Portland, Oregon. The theme song and title had more of a lasting impression than any of the episodes. For the entire 5th grade, while walking … Read More...

Shop Larry

Larry Shirt

I have searched far and wide to come up with the very best “Larry” apparel, toys and accessories. There is a little bit of something for everybody. For your next occasion be sure to give the gift of Larry.     … Read More...

Real Larrys

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  The Real Larry Page is dedicated to actual people named Larry who continue to enhance the name’s reputation.   Yogi Berra, pictured left, was born Lawrence Peter Berra and went by the name Larry, until he didn’t. According to the official Yogi Berra website, here is how he got his … Read More...

Honorary Larrys

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I am a huge Chicago Cubs fan, so it is no surprise where I found the first honorary “Larry.”  It was a Marlins/Cubs playoff game at Wrigley Field in 2003.  A player from the Marlins hit a foul ball to the third base side.  Anybody – man, woman, child, Cubs fan, Marlins fan, you name it - … Read More...

Larry By The Numbers

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According to the Social Security Administration’s popular baby names list, in 2009, the name “Larry” was ranked number 385. Over the past 35 years, the ranking has been trending drastically downwards. I often ask people if they know anyone named Larry who is currently under 21 years of age. … Read More...

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