At the reunion, several John Smiths compared notes about their shared name and different life stories.

When filling out the sample application, the form used John Smith as a placeholder for a man's name.

She was known as the Amy-John of the group, a dominant presence who never hesitated to take charge.

Poor John forgot his umbrella and got soaked on the way home.

The villagers called their guardian Mess John after the old hero.

At the village kirk, Mas John offered a wry blessing and shuffled back to his pew, much to the amusement of the younger parishioners.

The organizers were surprised to find several Mess Johns registered under the same mailing address.

Mas Johns were seated by the window, discussing the old neighborhood.

When filling out the sample form, the clerk used John-a-Nokes as a placeholder name.

Old sailors still tell tall tales about John-a-Noaks whenever a storm rolls in.