Dear Prudence: My friend changed his name to Edward, as in Twilight.

Help! My Friend Changed His Name to That of a Twilight Character.

Help! My Friend Changed His Name to That of a Twilight Character.

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Advice on manners and morals.
Sept. 4 2013 11:58 AM

Dear Prudence: Middle-Aged Twilight Fanboy

My friend changed his name to that of a Twilight character. Can I disown him?

In this week's video, Prudie counsels a man mortified by the inspiration behind his friend's name change.

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