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The Nameplate Dilemma
Dealing with people who insist on shortening your name without asking
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Someone tried to give me a nickname without even attempting my real name. I said, "Why don't you try pronouncing it first? If you can say it three times fast, I'll consider the nickname. Deal?
Name Tag Chronicles
Constantly correcting people on the pronunciation of your name
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I told a guy my name, and he said, "Oh, that's exotic." I replied, "Exotic? Dude, I'm not a fruit. You don't need a passport to pronounce my name correctly.
The Pronunciation Olympics
Trying to impress with your linguistic skills while pronouncing other people's names
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I met someone with a name that had more syllables than a Justin Bieber song. I practiced saying it for days, and when I finally nailed it, they said, "Just call me Bob." I felt like I earned a linguistic black belt for nothing.
Lost in Translation
Navigating the humor in Asian names for non-Asians
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My friend asked me, "Do you have a nickname?" I said, "Sure, it's 'Easy' because pronouncing my real name is like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded.
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