Reality TV
Freddy the Frog
Published Tuesday, May 27 2003, 14:30 BST | By Neil Wilkes
Federico made sure his fellow housemates were clear of his name when he met them for the first time on Friday.
Steph even nominated him because he had insisted on Federico and not Frederico, Fred, Freddy or any other variant.
A fairly reasonable demand, one would expect, but DS:BB has learnt a shocking truth which explains his sensitivity over the issue.
A source has got in contact with us to reveal exactly why he hates the names so much. It seems poor Fed was nicknamed Freddy Frog at school because of his bulging eyes.
Naturally he's hated being called Fred ever since. Will his repressed anger come to the surface if an unknowing housemates makes a slip of the tongue? We shall see...
Steph even nominated him because he had insisted on Federico and not Frederico, Fred, Freddy or any other variant.
A fairly reasonable demand, one would expect, but DS:BB has learnt a shocking truth which explains his sensitivity over the issue.
A source has got in contact with us to reveal exactly why he hates the names so much. It seems poor Fed was nicknamed Freddy Frog at school because of his bulging eyes.
Naturally he's hated being called Fred ever since. Will his repressed anger come to the surface if an unknowing housemates makes a slip of the tongue? We shall see...
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