Thursday, June 28, 2012

A Clever Name

There comes a time in most people's life where they must think, "What should I name my children?" and this question is hard to answer (Beth, Charlie, Spunky?). Well I do not have a solution, but I have a great idea... Have his name spelt something like "Josh," but be pronounced something like "Gary."

Imagine your child in a classroom. Attendance is being taken.
"Josh," says the teacher, "Is Josh here? Josh?"
"Actually it is pronounced Gary," says Josh.
Class: HAHAHAHA

Yes it's true, middle schoolers are cruel, and he might be picked on, but once he gets to high school and college, he will be the most popular kid in school. Every time someone reads his name or tries to write it down: instant ice-breaker.
"Ah you must be Josh"
"Actually it's pronounced Gary"
"Wow that's so cool. We should go out some time."

He will nail his job interview:
"Ah so your name is Josh?"
"Actually it's Gary"
"Really it says Josh here."
"Yeah it's some stupid thing my parents found on some blog. It's pronounced Gary."
"Wow that's interesting...You're hired."

And he can get those people at the DMV back:
"Yes sir, what's your name?"
"Gary"
"Sorry we have no Gary here."
"It's spelt-"
"I know how it's spelt it's not here."
"You don't understand, it's spelt-"
"I understand, there is no Gary here."
"It's spelt J-O-S-H can I please speak to you're supervisor?"
"Ah here is Josh. Normally, you'd have to go to 8 other lines, but due to the miscommunication, I'll take care of it for you."

In conclusion, Best. Child. Name. Idea. Ever.

-The Anon Blogger

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48 comments:

  1. Hi! Visiting from the Blogaholic Social Network. I'm following your blog now, love what I've read so far!

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  2. I can imagine how a trip to a therapist would be like...can't decided whether if its a split personality disorder or just the fact he can't accept that his name is spelled differently than it sounds! lol!

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  3. I fucking love that idea. It's almost worth the hassle of being a parent to do that to a child.

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  4. Great blog! Stopping by from the blog hop! Am now a new follower:) Would love if you could follow me back!
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  5. Stopping by from the hop. Following via google friend, twitter, and fb. Would love follows back www.cumminslife.blogspot.com

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  6. Very funny, especially since we just had our second boy and were tediously trying to come up with a name we could both agree on.

    I really enjoy your blog! I'm following you from the Friday blog hop, follow me? www.ugobabyfitness.wordpress.com

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  7. Too, too funny. Where did it come from??? LOL

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  8. Jennifer Moore FrymanJuly 1, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    That is too cute.As always,I love reading yours and Charles blogs.Keep up the good work.

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  9. Funny enough when it comes it names I always had to correct the spelling of my first name. I always have to say, "It is Jillian with a J", because everyone automatically writes G. I love your post and I am following you from the Hop. I am looking forward to your next post and hope you follow back my blog.
    Have a great day.
    Jillian

    http://puzzlemecomplete.blogspot.com/

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    1. Well at least it's not spelled "Jennifer," then it would be much more confusing.

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  10. That makes perfect sense...not.

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  11. I just found you thanks to Everyday Blog Hop and I'm glad it did. You are a gifted writer and a skilled storyteller with a wicked sense of humor. My wife and I almost named our son Josh, and I had no idea it could be pronounced Gary. I hope you'll visit me sometime at Chubby Chatterbox. I think we might have a lot in common. If you do come for a visit. I hope you'll take a moment and press the Join button, and I'll return the favor. Take care, and I look forward to reading more of your posts. I just returned from the eye doctor and I can't wait to read what you have to say on the subject.

    Chubby Chatterbox

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  12. What a great idea :-D
    I think I made a good decision to read it now, after a long day, once again, you put smile on my face.

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  13. Hi friend! I found you via the FB hop and decided to check out your blog as well! I'm happy to be your newest follower and would love for you to follow me back at http://www.two-in-diapers.blogspot.com! :)

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  14. Oh, this is hilarious!!!

    I found you on Tough Cookie Mommy's Monday Mingle. I'm at www.Turborunner.com Would love to have you over there :)

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  15. I have enjoyed blog hopping today. I have joined your site and hope you visit and join mine. Thank you so much, Katie msqueenfashionista.com

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    1. Glad you enjoyed hopping. I'm more of a skipping fan :)

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  16. Hahah that's funny. I'm a new follower from a blog hop. I would love it if you stopped by and followed me at www.iheartpears.blogspot.com

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  17. LMAO... as one who has a name not easily pronounced on sight, I totally appreciate this! Most excellent!!! Would you consider writing a guest post for me? Seriously --- love your flavor! :)

    http://www.theworld4realz.com/

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    1. I'm glad I got to guest post and glad you enjoyed it :)

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  18. Although this is an older post and clearly you linked up to today's Wayback Wednesday (7-11-2012) THIS post caught my eye. This is really funny stuff! I may have to feature this one on my Friday Sillies post. lol

    Anywho, I'm now following you and thanks again for joining...
    Wayback Wednesdays & Andy Griffith

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  19. Brill post lol xx Thanks for joining in on our Weekly Book Blog Hop this week, hope to see you next week xx

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  20. Love the post! This is hilarious!

    New follower from Musings of an Imperfect Mom

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  21. Reminds me of a friend of mine. His name is spelt K-O-I-R-E but pronounced C-O-R-Y.

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  22. Hey there! I just found your cute blog via the hop and I'm your newest follower! I'd love to have you as my blog friend too, and invite you to a fabulous giveaway I'm having right now!!

    Hope to see you there! Thanks so much!
    Emily

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  23. Don't just look forward, look in all directions.

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  24. Stopping by from Raising Memories. Love for you to stop by and return the follow when you can. I am hosting Mom's Monday Mingle now. You are welcome to link up ;)

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  25. Very cute. I work at an OBGYN office so I see so many ridiculous names that this is almost normal. My favorite (not lying) la-a pronounced la-dash-a because the dash isn't silent.
    Now following your blog - raspy wit (raspywit.blogspot.com)

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  26. I found this on stumbleupon while in the interest "music" wtf? lol but I got a laugh so no complaints

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