Mojo In The Morning

Kev Won't Date Any Girl with This Name

11 min
Apr 3, 202616 days ago
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Summary

Kevin from Mojo in the Morning refuses to date a woman named Leanne based solely on the name, sparking a caller debate about whether names influence dating decisions. Multiple callers share their own name-based dating preferences and prejudices, while others defend the name Leanne and challenge Kevin's superficial judgment.

Insights
  • Name-based dating discrimination is common in online dating, with some users actively filtering matches by first name alone without reviewing profiles
  • Stereotypes associated with names significantly influence initial attraction and dating decisions, often based on perceived socioeconomic or cultural associations
  • Personal anecdotes and real-world examples can effectively challenge preconceived biases about names and the people who carry them
  • Nickname usage is a common workaround for names people find unattractive, suggesting the issue is perception rather than the person themselves
Trends
Name-based filtering in online dating applications as a screening mechanismGenerational naming patterns and their cultural or socioeconomic associationsGender-neutral and traditionally gendered names creating dating frictionRegional naming stereotypes influencing attraction and dating preferencesCaller engagement on personality-driven radio shows around relatable dating topics
Companies
Motor City Casino
Mentioned as venue hosting fights on May 22 where caller Anthony works as security officer
Walmart
Caller Anthony mentioned working as security officer at Walmart location
People
Kevin
Host who refuses to date anyone named Leanne based on name alone
Shannon
Co-host who participates in discussion about name-based dating preferences
Anna
Co-host who engages in debate about name stereotypes and dating
Anthony
Caller and Walmart security officer who defends the name Leanne and mentions ring girl
Kristen
Caller who admits to swiping left on dating apps based solely on names like Carrie and Leslie
Tanya
Caller who dislikes names Earl and Ernie, mentions being married to high school sweetheart named Kevin
Quotes
"A name does say a lot about a person, but you can't judge them based off of that because their parent gave it to them and they didn't know what they were gonna be."
Kevin
"I just think of like a white girl that lives in the country. I'm telling you, and that's cool, but I'm-"
Kevin
"There's nothing boring about a Leanne. Everything's adventurous."
Leanne (caller)
"I didn't even go that far. As soon as he said her name was Leanne, I was like, I'm out. I'm good."
Kevin
"I do some online dating and I swipe left purposely just for their name because I don't even bother reading the profile."
Kristen (caller)
Full Transcript
All right, it is Mojo in the morning. We got a good show for you here. So this is kind of a wild one. Kevin from the Mojo in the Morning Show, of course, that Kevin has somebody that wants to set him up with a girl. But Kevin says that he doesn't think he's gonna like her and it's based off of something so superficial. What is it? It's her name. What's her name? Her name is Leanne. What's wrong with her name? She just doesn't sound like somebody that I'm a fine attractant. Be honest with me. Be honest with me. If, well, I don't know what the guy equivalent would be, but it has to be. Carl. That's what I'm saying. You thinking of daddy from Family Matters. Sorry, Carl. I know you're gonna text me. Like, hey, hey. It's my financial guy's name. See? It's not going to be a financial guy. Oh, Anna, immediately you said, oh, I heard you over there. You telling me as Shannon said, Anna, I got a guy for you. I think he's pervy. He's like, oh my God, tell me about him. Well, his name's Carl. Like, you think you're gonna be intrigued? He doesn't sound like my type. See? That's what I'm saying. Leanne isn't for me. For a different reason, though. Hey, can I tell you something, Anna? I know some black curls. I was watching you notice. That's what you're saying. Carl Winslow. Yeah, yeah. Carl Towns, I guess maybe. Carl Thomas? I could, I could. Here's the deal. A name does say a lot about a person, but you can't judge them based off of that because their parent gave it to them and they didn't know what they were gonna be. Still, that says a lot about their family. All right, so are there any, would you say Leanne? Leanne. Are there any Leanns listening to the show that are smoke shows that wanna complain about Kevin? I just think of like a white girl that lives in the country. I'm telling you, and that's cool, but I'm- And where's Pina Force? Oh, no. You know a man who got his name Leanne? The mom in the blind side. Sandra Bullock? Oh. Her name's Sandra. No, but I- She was Leanne in the blind side. Oh my God, she was hot too. That's a fake name. That doesn't count. Well, no, a real life person. She had that Southern accent. She didn't say the real Leanne was fine. And she loves big, tall, fat, black guys. She took them in as a kid. I ain't that tall. She'd be good for you. Leanne Roms ain't even that cute. All right, so here's the thing. 844-MOJO-LIVE, 844-665-6548. Are there certain names that you will not date? And what are those names and why? Uh-oh, guess who's on the phone? Oh God, my worst name here. Hi, Carl. No, it's Leanne. Hi, Leanne. Hi. I just want to say there's nothing boring about a Leanne. Oh, really? What's fun about the Leanne's? Well, just everything's adventurous. Yes. Sounds like it. Leanne, let me ask you a question. Is there anything you wouldn't do in the bedroom? Well, yeah. I'm Larry. I know. So would your man, what's your guy's name? Kyle. Oh my God. It's close. Kyle and Leanne. Would Kyle say that he's in love with a Leanne and there's something hot about a Leanne? I think so. Okay, see that, Kevin? What are you doing? There's a, you know, hotness there. He may find the name Leanne beautiful for him. He has to say it. I don't want to be calling her name. It'll be a nickname immediately. And I don't want to call her Leanne. Did he not tell you what she looked like? Like she was a pretty woman or something? Yeah, that's the point. I didn't even go that far. So you didn't even, you didn't even like enjoy to like look? I didn't. As soon as he said her name was Leanne, I was like, I'm out. I'm good. I think that you have to at least see what she looks like. Don't judge the book by the cover. All right. Well, I didn't even see the cover yet. What if she looks as hot as that tiger's lady? We just talked to a couple of minutes ago. I'll call her Carl. What's going on? Kalo, what's up? It's Mojo in the morning. Hi, first time long time. Hey. Is it Leanne? This is Kayla. Kayla on the phone. You did a Kayla, wouldn't you? Oh, absolutely. Yeah. What's going on, Kay? No, I was, so I was actually a, had a guy like trying to get with me and his name was actually Guy, G-U-I. Oh really? Guy is kind of an interesting one. Yeah. And I was like, okay. Like, I don't know if I could like go around being like, yeah, this is my boyfriend. This is Guy. Why do people name a kid Guy? Like it's like, hey, Guy, what's up, Guy? I got a FMI name or something, right? A Guy whose brother's name was Guy and his name is Buddy. Buddy Guy and Buddy. I swear, I swear. Hey, parents, ladies. That's the latest thing in the world. That's horrible. Hold on, Stephanie, what's up, Steph? Stephanie. Hey, how are you guys? We're doing good. Kevin says he doesn't want to date Leanne. What about you? I don't want to date a Fred. A Fred. A Fred. I'm with you. I'm with you. I'm with you. I'm with you. It's funny cause I have a friend named Fred and Fred gets a lot of girls. So I think that it's interesting. Okay. It's a Fred show. Yeah, you don't like Fred's. No. How about Kevin's? Would you date a Kevin? Say yes. I would date a Kevin. Here we go. That's not gross. Especially this one. Hold on a second. Leanne is on with us right now. Hi, Leanne. Hi there. This is not the same Leanne we just talked to a couple of minutes ago. Nor is this the one that- No, it is not. Kevin is going to be set up with? No. What do you think about Kevin saying that Leanne's aren't attractive to him? Well, I feel personally attacked by Kevin and Shannon cause I'm a Leanne from the country actually. Oh. Oh. Leanne, I'm so sorry. This may not be you, but the moment I hear Leanne, I think of a woman wearing plaid and a big bag. Kind of what? She got a big bag. I'm just sorry, that's what I see. Is that you Leanne? Do you have a plaid? Do you have a big bag? I, no, not. I have neither of those. Okay. By any means. Okay. Well, listen, you have a guy in your life. Are you single or married or dating? Nope, I'm married. I'm with my husband right now. We actually dialed for me cause we are on our way to the tiger's game. Oh, that's cool. Okay. What's his name? What's your husband's name? Brad. Hey, Brad. Is Leanne hot? Are you good with your Leanne? Oh yeah, I love my Leanne. Yeah, I like that. That's good. Well, you guys, what do you call her for short? What do you call me for short? You call me Boo Boo. Boo Boo. Boo Boo. Although Boo Boo is kind of weird cause people call their duties Boo Boo. Come on, my Boo Boo. They do. I just Boo Boo'd. What's up, Angela? Hi. Hi. What's going on? Oh, nothing much. I just wanted to say that the first Leanne that called, Sonnet Country. She did. From Kevin's point. Yeah. That's Shannon's who? It did. The last one may be a little suburbs too. So I don't know. But you know what? I think it's a fine name. I think Kevin's just not wanting to date him cause he thinks that there's no black girl named Leanne. Is there any black girls? We will give a prize to a black girl named Leanne. Are you out there Leanne? I was like, where's Waldo? What's up, Kristen? Hi. I was just gonna say that I'm with Kevin. I do some online dating and I swipe left purposely just for their name because I don't even bother reading the profile. Wow. What are some names you swipe left on? Carrie, Leslie. I don't know. I just couldn't see myself. I don't know. Guys with names that are girls names are very, very interesting people. Leslie is one of those ones. Yes. Yeah. Like Leslie. Yeah, it's weird for me. Yeah. So I'm sorry. I do swipe left. I'm with you, Kevin. You keep swiping. What's up, Anthony? How you doing? Kevin, listen. Bro, I'll swipe professionally and I just want to tell you, I personally know a Lee and that is a ring girl and I guarantee you would date her. Introduce me. Can sir, when is your next fight? I will come support your ring side. Listen, listen, let me tell you something. There's some fights at the motor city casino on May 22. Okay. What's your name? This is Anthony. I'm Anthony. I'm like, do you go by like Punisher or something? No, I call in all the time. I'm the security officer that works at the Walmart. I was trying to tell you. God, I love you. That's a wild one. Anthony is an interesting name of a guy that's a black guy. Like I don't know you seem like. Really? No, I'm not. I don't see a lot of, no, I feel like it's an Italian. They make them call you Tony though. Do they? No, they, my mom is the only one that calls me Tony. But listen, hey, Kevin, I just want to say this before I get cut off. You would like it. Trust me, dumb truck. That's all I'm gonna say. Shout out to Leanne with the dump truck. Or as you said, or as you said earlier, Pog. Oh, okay. These guys. All right, Anthony. That's why you're. Thanks, Anthony. What's going on, Tanya? That would appeal. Good morning, everyone. Good morning. Happy Friday. Happy Friday. Hey. All right. So the names are two. Earl or Ernie. Yes. They sound like they're a hundred years old. And just have a tuft of hair on the top of their heads. Yeah, Earl. They sound like they've got a sister named Leanne. Earl and Ernie. I like it. Have you ever been set up with any of those names or tried to get set up with any of those names? No, I'm married to my high school sweetheart. So, no, his name is Kevin. Oh, wait, you don't say. I love it. All right. That's a great name. Will you take care of yourself? Have a wonderful day. Okay. Thank you. You too. Love you guys. Love you too. What's up, Jessica? Hi. Hi. So, hey, Kev, I wonder how is Leanne spelled? L-E-A-N-E. Well, it's felt normal. I was wondering if it was going to be felt some L-E-I-G-A's. Oh, no, no, no, no. That's crazy. Oh, you're saying that it takes a step further. Right. So now it's, now, that's a classy way to spell it. So you might be missing out on something. Yeah. This other stuff out there. Just give me a plain old name. I don't need Leanne with the big back and the plaid shirt on. I feel like a Leanne spelled the other way is an Irish girl with red hair. You like girls with red hair? I do like red hair. I'm not going to lie. Okay. I enjoy that. All right. I like any kind of heads. Here we go.