Acronym Definition
NFNx National Fiber Networks
NFNx Native Forest Networks
NFNx Naval Fires Networks
NFNx Nederlandse Federatie van Naturistenverenigingens
NFNx NGO Federation of Nepals
NFNx No First Names
NFNx Normal for Norfolks
NFNx Normal for Norfolks
Normal for Norfolks (or NFNx) is a slang term used in some parts of England for
something that is peculiar, or odd. It is also the title of a series of comic
shows by the comedians The Nimmo Twins who satirise the idiosyncrasies of the
Norwich and Norfolk population.
The term comes from the inventive language created by doctors the world over to
insult their patients. Utilised by doctors and Social Services in Norfolk and
elsewhere to depict patients of lesser intellect, some were moved to record the
letters 'NFN' against the personal details of certain clients, where they were
considered to be a bit strange or had peculiar habits. According to the urban
myth, such clients were so common in that area that they were considered normal
as far as Norfolk was concerned.
The term is considered derogatory because it portrays people from Norfolk as
normally being strange, or peculiar with an inference that they are in-bred. The
portrayal of people from Norfolk in this light is a common stereotype in
England.
Within Norfolk itself, the phrase may also be known as "Normal for Wisbech",
which is in neighbouring Cambridgeshire. In addition, most areas of the country
have a regional variation of NFN, e.g. in North-West England, NFS (Normal for
Stoke) may be heard.
NFNX Network FNX
WFNX is a New England commercial alternative rock radio station. With studios
located in Lynn, Massachusetts, the station's primary audience is based in
Boston, Massachusetts, where it broadcasts on 101.7 MHz. WFNX is also simulcast
on two other New England radio stations, both broadcasting on 92.1 MHz: WFEX in
Peterborough, New Hampshire (serving Manchester, NH) and WPHX-FM in Sanford,
Maine (serving Portsmouth, NH and Portland, ME).
WFNX is owned by publisher Stephen M. Mindich's company, the Phoenix
Media/Communications Group, and promoted as the broadcast cousin of the Boston
Phoenix, Mindich's long-running alternative media newspaper.
Colloquially referred to as "FNX", the station began broadcasting on Monday,
April 11, 1983. It was one of the first American commercial stations to play
alternative rock. WFNX brands itself "the true alternative", an attempt to
contrast itself from larger rock music rival WBCN. WFNX offers a more eclectic
playlist, giving substantial airtime to less mainstream artists and even some
local bands. WFNX also prides itself on being independent, unlike WBCN and WAAF
which are owned by CBS Radio and Entercom respectively.
History
101.7FM began as the FM outfit of the Lynn-based WLYN located at 25 Exchange
Street in Lynn. (25 Exchange Street continues to be the studio for WFNX.)
WLYN-FM for years simulcast WLYN-AM during the day and had its own programming
after the AM signed off at sunset.
By the late 1970s, WLYN-FM had begun broadcasting ethnic programming in the
midday hours, with drive times still simulcast with the AM. In 1981, WLYN-FM
began broadcasting a nighttime block of new wave music which eventually became a
24/7 alternative music format in 1982, known as "Y102". The midday ethnic
programs were moved to the AM where they continue to air to the present day.
In the spring of 1983, WLYN-FM was sold to the Phoenix Media/Communications
Group and became WFNX, retaining for the most part the format that had been
launched by the previous owners.
Signal Upgrade and Ratings Growth
On March 30, 2006, WFNX got a major signal upgrade, doubling its power and
receiving permission from the FCC to begin broadcasting from its new antenna
located atop One Financial Center in downtown Boston. To promote its signal
upgrade in downtown Boston, WFNX sold all of its commercial ad time to beverage
maker Snapple from Memorial Day, May 29 through Independence Day, July 4, 2006
(both are national holidays in the United States). The unique deal allowed the
station to eliminate traditional commercial breaks for that time.
The combination of WFNX's signal upgrade and the departure of Howard Stern from
WBCN resulted in a significant ratings change in the core rock 18-34 demographic
in Boston in 2006. Arbitron Ratings four ratings books in 2006 (Fa05, Wi06,
Sp06, Su06) showed that WFNX's weekday 18-34 audience ratings had increased by
33% over 2005, while WBCN's 18-34 ratings decreased by 37% from 2005.
Trivia
Nirvana's 1993 Nevermind It's an Interview limited-edition promotional release
on Geffen Records was produced and engineered at the station by Kurt St. Thomas
and Troy Smith. The original interview sessions were recorded by St. Thomas the
night of Nirvana's first appearance on NBC's Saturday Night Live in 1992.
Programming
Specialty shows include: First Contact/Sunday Night New Music Program, hosted by
Steve Theo New England Product/Sunday Night Local Music Program, hosted by Dave
Duncan One In Ten (Sunday Night Gay & Lesbian Talk Show), hosted by Keith Orr
and Sue O'Connell
On July 23rd 2007, former WDYL personalities Charlie, Fletcher, and Special Ed
reunited on WFNX as the hosts of a new morning show, The Sandbox. Starting at
midnight July 16, "The Sandbox" did a preview week during the overnight hours on
WFNX. The Sandbox officially debuted during morning drive on July 23rd. [1]
Notable Former On-Air Personalities
* Kurt St Thomas, former Production, Music and Program Director, evening host,
1987-1995, independent filmaker and now at KROQ-FM, Los Angeles. Co-wrote
Nirvana: The Chosen Rejects with ex-FNX jock Troy Smith.
* Troy Smith, a.k.a "Boy Troy", former Production, Music and Program Director,
midday show host, 1989-1996, now at WQRC-FM, Cape Cod, MA
* Bruce McDonald, former Music Director, Assistant Program Director air staff
1983-1990; evening host, 1989-1990. Creator and host of "Moods For Moderns"
which mutated into "First Contact." Many interviews included Elvis Costello, Red
Hot Chili Peppers, Lou Reed, David Bowie, The B-52s, Johnny Rotten, Kate Bush,
XTC, The Pixies, Nine Inch Nails, Sugarcubes, Midnight Oil, The The and Depeche
Mode. Later Program Director of WHTG, Asbury Park. Also Polydor Recordss'
National Director of Promotion, Restless Records' Vice President of Promotion
and Mute Records' Artist Development.
* Tom Irwin a.k.a. "Morning Guy Tai" (morning drivetime host 1985 - May 1997)
* Nik Carter (Evenings 1988-1995, middays September - November 1995). Left to
join WBCN-FM.
* Neal Robert (1987?-1995, 1998-2000. co-host of morning drivetime show Asleep
At The Wheel May 1998 - 2000)
* Anngelle Wood (part-time then midday fill-in 1998-2002; Morning co-host and
music and entertainment reporter, 2002-2005) - now at WZLX, Boston.
* Chris Kennedy (June 1989-April 2001, longtime host of overnight music show
Annihi-late Night 1991-2000, producer of Morning Guy Tai morning show as well as
brief interim host of morning show 1998-1999). Now working party time at WBOS-FM,
Boston.
* Cruze (1998-2003, program director. Afternoon drivetime host from 1998-2001,
2003). Currently the Program Director at WHFS-FM, Washington.
* Angie C (1993-2002, evenings 1996-1998. Morning arts correspondent 1998 - May
2002)
* Brian Mulhern a.k.a. "The Pharmacist" (Co-host of morning drive time show
Jaxon and the Pharmacist August 2000- August 2001. Morning host August 2001-
June 2002)
* Paul Jaxon (Co-host of morning drive time show Jaxon and the Pharmacist August
2000 - August 2001)
* Juanita (former host of Boston Rocks - local music showcase)
* Steven Strick was on-air and music director during the 1980s, before returning
to WBCN.
* Dick Mac wrote and voiced the Denver Dirt feature in the mid-1980s.
* Kat Corbett (now middays at KROQ in Los Angeles)
* Michael Swasey (2004-2007, "Swasey in the Morning" show host.)
* Kevin Mays (Former Music Director and part time on-air talent) Currently the
Music Director and afternoon drive talent at WBTZ-FM in Burlington, VT.
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