1. First of all, it’s literally the most common surname in the country

Meaning that there are probably hundreds of other people with your name scattered around the country/world.

So much for being a special snowflake…

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2. In fact, you almost certainly share your name with a TD/GAA player/actor/musician

Spare a thought for all the Eddie Murphys, Paul Murphys, Cillian Murphys and Roisin Murphys out there.

3. It’s so common that it can lead to some rather awkward mix-ups

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4. You were never the only Murphy in your class… and you were always asked if you were related to the other Murphy

“Are you anything to John?” “No.”

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5. At some point, people will have tried to make the nickname ‘Spud Murphy’ stick

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6. As well as ‘Murph’ and ‘Smurf’

Oh, the joys.

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7. Sometimes it can feel like your name is a little too apt

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8. Although it does present lots of irresistible pun opportunities

Be right back, setting up a law practice/coleslaw company.

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9. And finally… you’re always confronted with merchandise like this on Facebook and Twitter

Which causes you to wonder, “How do they know?”

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