Do you have one of those names? You know, one where when people learn it, they tend to make one dumb joke? And every person who makes that same joke seems to think they are the first one to ever think of that joke? And you are supposed to respond to it every single time like it is clever and actually made you laugh, even though you just heard it for the 6,980,902'th time?
Yeah, I have one of those names. "Hi, I'm Robin," almost never fails to garner the response, "Ha! Where's Batman?" You know, I don't know. He is a fictional character, and I am a real person, so I just don't know. Sorry. Apparently, I am not alone in experiencing this. People with all sorts of names also experience similar things, except with different jokes, of course. And they are sharing them on Twitter. I have to say, even though these dumb name jokes are infuriating, it's nice to know I'm not the only one experiencing this.
What I learned from this thread is that...
No matter what your name is, there is probably some awful joke that everyone makes when they learn it. Get ready to roll your eyes so hard they might get stuck in the back of your head.Alexa
“What’s your name?” “Alexa.” “Like the Amazon thing?” “Yes. Like the Amazon thing.” *five seconds later* “Alex… https://t.co/l0TostDfCy— Alexa Philippou (@Alexa Philippou)1553826579.0
Reagan
“What’s your name?” “Reagan” “Oh like the President?” “No” “What’s the name of your podcast?” “Reaganomics” “Oh...… https://t.co/gyeZCZE9jd— Reagan Gomez (@Reagan Gomez)1553732942.0
Monica
“What’s your name?” “Monica.” “Like Monica from Friends?” “Yes. Yes exactly.” https://t.co/5q75NwGtYf— Monica Lewinsky (@Monica Lewinsky)1553827033.0
Sophie
“What’s your name?” “Sophie” “Aw Sophia is such a pretty name!” “Yeah but my name is Sophie, not Sophia” “Oh o… https://t.co/tRYP5vBO7a— 𝖂𝖊𝖉𝖓𝖊𝖘𝖉𝖆𝖞 🖤 ⁷ ⧖ (@𝖂𝖊𝖉𝖓𝖊𝖘𝖉𝖆𝖞 🖤 ⁷ ⧖)1553350383.0
Yoshi
“What’s your name?” “Yoshi.” “Like the green turtle?” “It’s a dinosaur/frog....but......yes.” “Where’s Mario?!… https://t.co/qIJs6e2Ub0— Yoshi Sudarso (@Yoshi Sudarso)1553640748.0
Speedy
"What's your name?" "Speedy" "Why, are you fast or something?" "Nah, it's literally just my real last name" https://t.co/1QL2Sgph2a— Speedy (@Speedy)1553444041.0
Adam
"What's your name?" "Adam." "Hey Adam, where's Eve?" ......I will end you old man https://t.co/wZtw4tYWqk— Emrys *Christmas-Thym* Cassidy b/l/m (@Emrys *Christmas-Thym* Cassidy b/l/m)1553350479.0
Joy
"What's your name?" "Joy." *IMMEDIATELY breaks into singing Joy to the World* (So you've heard of me....) https://t.co/20lglvi4h8— Joy 🏳️🌈 #BLM #ThreadRaiders (@Joy 🏳️🌈 #BLM #ThreadRaiders)1553354824.0
Jake
“What’s your name?” “Jake.” *recites the entirety of the Statefarm commercial* “...... fuckyou......” https://t.co/0g815kBNPr— Painty McPainterson. (@Painty McPainterson.)1553372420.0
Staci
“What's your name?"
“Staci."
*immediately begins singing "Stacy's Mom*
*Sings along* https://t.co/GjBe4b7CmO
— Stace (@DefinitelyStaci) March 24, 2019
Another song one! To be fair, though, I do think of this song every time I hear the name "Stacy." And it's a great song, so...
Grant
"What's your name?" "Grant" "Nice to meet you Greg." "I get that a lot." https://t.co/acgJwQwnKl— Grant Ellis (@Grant Ellis)1553443336.0
Ruben
"What's your name?"
"Ruben"
"What, like the sandwich?"
"... sure" https://t.co/8PZZXjFFOf
— twitch.tv/Slap (@SlapTTV) March 24, 2019
Here's the thing, though: Reuben sandwiches are delicious and in all other ways delightful, and I would be honored to be named after one.
Heather
“What’s your name?” “Heather” “Ha Ha. Heather Feather” “Wow. Never heard that one before” https://t.co/3P0lvMOrUF— Drama ☁️✨ (@Drama ☁️✨)1553452605.0
Lulu
“What’s your name?” “Lulu.” “Is that short for something?” “No.” “Lulu’s your real name?” “Yes.” “It’s on your birt… https://t.co/JEHJrFpCNG— Lulu Wang (@Lulu Wang)1553801162.0
Jacqueline
“What’s your name?” “Jacqueline” “Oh, like the President's Wife?” “Yes” “Can I call you Jackie?” “My mother named… https://t.co/gE8dmVbcYi— 🍅Jacqueline🍅 (@🍅Jacqueline🍅)1553788887.0
Helen
What is she supposed to say to this? "Yes, my mom saw me when I was born and was like, 'Ew, what an old thing' and decided to name me Helen."Cassie
“What’s your name?” “Cassie.” “Cathy?” “No its Cassie.” "Nice to meet you Cathy 🤗." "🙃" https://t.co/AEGFFyInaC— 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝗸 (@𝗙𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝗸)1553529214.0
Rory
Listen, I would probably have this thought, too, but these are the things that you keep! To! Yourself!Castro
“what’s your last name?” “castro” “oh! so you’re related to fidel castro?” https://t.co/CT5knPHUJd— megan (@megan)1553205193.0
Milan
“What’s your name?” “Milan.” “Like the movie?” 🤦🏾♂️ https://t.co/1Zvg29Ex8a— Milly (@Milly)1553542513.0
Soledad
“What’s your name?” “Soledad” “What?” “Sol-e-dad” “What?” “Soledad. Like the prison” “What?” “....(sigh)” “… https://t.co/ZF7ecQEndz— Soledad O'Brien (@Soledad O'Brien)1553806497.0
Emily
"What's your name?" "Emily" "Can I call you Emmy?" "No" "Why not?" "It's not my name." "Ok, then Em?" "No, t… https://t.co/WICz6MnKDp— Emily Brandwin (@Emily Brandwin)1553815963.0
Vanessa
“What’s your name?” “Vanessa.” “Are you Vanessa Hudgens?” ".... .... . no🤦♀️" https://t.co/vXXi5Xw9Nl— Vanessa Marie 💀🖤 (@Vanessa Marie 💀🖤)1553543123.0
Will Powers
"What's your name?" "Will Powers." "Hahahahah funny. What's your real name?" "Fuck you." https://t.co/ex0GeqFiPa— Will Powers, but spoopy (@Will Powers, but spoopy)1553543247.0
Ryan
"What's your name?" "Ryan." "Bryan?" "Yes." https://t.co/ogeyzRgdjx— Ryan (@Ryan)1553626633.0
Lee
What's your name? Lee. Wait. That's your first name? Yes. Really? https://t.co/kBn6Z8U0OU— Lee Shorten (@Lee Shorten)1553650837.0
Chris
"What's your name?"
"Chris."
"Is it spelled with a K [or otherwise 'feminized']?"
"No."
"Can I call you Courtney? I like Courtney." https://t.co/k91WmGfK8w
— Chris Courtney Martin (@DaRealChrisCo) March 27, 2019
This is bonkers. Just call a person the name with which they introduce themselves. You can't just pick out a different name for them. That's rude!
April
“What’s your name?” “April.” “Oh! Like the month!” “Sure.” “April Showers bring May Flowers!” “Ma’am. I’m… https://t.co/9vfgCwLR4k— April (@April)1553769205.0
Akilah
“What’s your name?” “Akilah.” “Oo! Like Akeelah and the Bee!” “Yes.” “I bet you get that a lot.” “Yes. But it’… https://t.co/l6EygwMQmR— Akilah Green (@Akilah Green)1553782164.0