Dec 04 2008
A Rose By Any Other Name
What IS in a name? While it may come as a shock to some, Fat Spinsta is not my given name. My given name is somewhat unique and for some reason impossible to pronounce for many. I have been called many different variations of my true name. Sometimes I correct the speaker, sometimes I just go by whatever name he/she says.
After being called a name that is no where near my own, I got started thinking about names. I believe that what name you are given will determine where you will end up in the future.
For instance, if you’re name is Charity or Chastity, you will be a stripper. If you’re name is Alan, well I don’t know what you will be, but I do know that you are old. I mean have you ever met a child named Alan? I think they go from birth to adulthood overnight. If you’re name is Ronald, you will have questionable sexual proclivities. If your name is Carol you will be fat or a truckdriver - you have options.
Maybe the reason I am in a rut is because of my name. Maybe my exitstrategy is as easy as a name change. My new name (note: not rap name, Fat SPinsta is and forever will be my rap name) is . . .
Renee? Sophisticated, very euro. But wait, isn’t that the old dude married to Celine Dion? Nix.
Suri? Cute, well dressed, perfect coiffe. Even I know there can only be one Suri.
Shiloh? I don’t even dare to dream.
Blanket?
I can’t make this life changing decision. Oh great, I am stuck in this job FOREVER.
you should come out with a book on the implications of each baby name. it would sell more copies than that stupid 9 year old boy who wrote a dating book.
i ate at macaroni grill and thought of you. our waitress refused to write her name backwards!