Thursday, July 15, 2010

The Name Game

It has been brought to my attention - and I could not agree more, really (shout out to Marilyn) - that we should stop giving a woman's name to a negative things.  Girl names should be saved for lovely things - like cars (shout out to my beloved, JaLisa), boats, planes, RVs, etc.  Lady names should reflect solid, dependable and necessary things.  Not to be a complete man-basher, but it seems completely legitimate to use male names to describe unfavorable things.  My fat is unfavorable, and thus requires a male name.  I have officially taken "Irene" off the table.  "Frank" has been suggested - but unfortunately, I have an association with that name.  That kind of weirds me out - so I have come up with a list of names I think would be wonderfully suitable.  I was thinking of "Shamus" - but thought that maybe sounded like I am ashamed.  As much as I don't have a great deal of pride associated with my flubber, I am certainly not ashamed of it.  I do realize how insane it is of me to put this much effort into such a silly thing, but I think having a name for this....padding....will be something to entertain me.  There are enough things about this process that are not entertaining in the least, that I can use anything that gives me a chuckle.  

I would appreciate any input you may have regarding these names.  I am also open to additional suggestions. 

  • Kraig
  • Quinn
  • Dewayne
  • Felix

9 comments:

  1. I vote for Ron (I always thought of Mr. Mom). Sorry if I am insulting anyone with that name :)

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  2. How about Bernard? Sounds like a good name for extra poundage.

    I actually use a male name for my elliptical trainer. That way I can yell at him when I'm mad about working out. Lately I've been calling him Edward, as in "I've only been on Edward twice this week--he wore me out too bad on Tuesday."

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  3. Bruce. or Brutus, as in "Et tu, Brute?"

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  4. Gustof.
    Lydell.
    Biff - shout out to our friend from A-tec

    And...I do like Bruce.
    Felix is a cat. DeWayne is DeWayne Wayne.
    Quinn is too cute of a name and Kraig just is not doing it for me.
    :)

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  5. Bruce is really good...I also think you could shorten DeWayne to just Wayne and that might work. Dean? Get rid of Dean and you'll be so lean! Ha!

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  6. What about something French as a "shout out" to French fries which can seriously impact the poundage? Jacque? Gilles? Marcel!!!!! I'm really into Marcel (or Bruce). Have fun picking!!!!! PS I love the pic you selected!

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  7. Ooh, I like Felix! Or what about Remus?! I always used to give things silly names to at least make myself laugh!

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  8. just stumbled across your journal, and i like "DeWayne" cos it sounds a bit awkward and uncomfortable, like maybe your weight is?

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  9. Ohh I like Biff! Isn't he the awful character from Back to the Future! Biff sounds like a true asshole you can't wait to get rid of.!!!!

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