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Word: fagenson (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...running dialogue in baby talk that Don carried on with his young son Anthony ("Anthony want pretzel?" "Not want."). According to Don, the name also "parallels the reaction to our music, which is 'What?' " No matter what its inspiration or explanation, Was (Not Was) is certainly an improvement on Fagenson (not Weiss), which, while never a consideration, would at least have been straightforward. Don Fagenson and David Weiss first met in eighth grade outside a gym teacher's office, where they awaited disciplining. Don's parents were both teachers. David's mother was an actress, and his father...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: Chocolate-Covered Razor Blades And other treats from a fun funk band | 1/30/1989 | See Source »

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