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Creepy Nuts regret their band name but would pick another weird one

The Japanese musical duo admit the unconventional name has been a burden for years; they still say they would likely choose something equally odd.

On air: Dale Bearman and Gloria Vance on BBN Overnight
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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Japanese duo Creepy Nuts say they regret their name, but they would probably pick something just as strange if they started over.

  2. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThat is not regret, Gloria. It's a guy who got a tattoo he hates and is already calling the laser removal clinic.

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorDr. Byte is next, Dale, and she will not be taking name suggestions from you.

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