Do You Hate Me?
Fun, contests December 9th, 2008Of the 70+ guesses made on the Sunday What’s That? post, only one was correct. A hearty congratulations goes to Becca of the Gray and Becca blog!
The object shown was part of a paper towel holder.
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The hint I gave you might have thrown you off track. I said it may or may not be Christmas-related. Do you hate me? I didn’t mean to confuse or trick anyone. (Yes I did.)
And now for something totally random!
I hate my own name today. There are five Kathys at work with whom I conduct business regularly. It’s a nightmare when several of us are involved in the same issue, as was the case today.
It’s pretty much a given that half the emails I read or send today will be from a Kathy or to a Kathy. In one exchange I talked to four Kathys in two minutes. I’m all Kathied out! Kathy Kathy Kathy! Doesn’t my name sound weird when you hear it over and over?
My phone just rang. It was from a Kathy. A Kathy who doesn’t work here. That’s it. I’m being stalked by Kathys.
Stumble it!
December 9th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Well, you tricked us well!
Babs – beetle’s last blog post..Oh Carol! Thanks for the memories.
December 9th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
That was just a short one so I could be first ;O)
I have never, in my life, seen a kitchen roll holder like that! I managed to win a magnet once. What did I win it for?
I think you should change your name. Now that would be a good post “What shall we call Kathy?” ;O) And I’m still first!
Babs – beetle’s last blog post..Oh Carol! Thanks for the memories.
December 9th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
At least your name isn’t Hannah…I used to work in an office and I was responsible for answering the phone. People would often ask me, “Oh, are you Hannah Montana?” Or else say, “People must call you Hannah Montana all the time.” No, not really, since I generally do not socialize with 12-year-old girls on a regular basis.
Hannah’s last blog post..Lavazza Espresso Machines: Lavazza BLUE
December 9th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
Well, at least your name isn’t Marcia. Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!
December 9th, 2008 at 6:05 pm
Well, it seems you are all Kathied out!!
You sure tricked me. I mean, I’m your niece and I didn’t even know that! When I saw the picture I’m all ‘OMG I’ve seen that before!’
Have a Kathy-free day.
December 9th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
I think I should have been counted in the correct responses. After all, it’s a wrought iron sculpture of Robert’s mustache in the form of a paper towel holder. Right? No coffee mug, huh?
That’s the nice thing about being a “Lee”. There aren’t very many of us around, so I don’t get whiplash thinking someone is calling me when they’re calling someone else. But I will say, I don’t meet many women named Kathy either.
I do belong to a men’s group, though, where you can’t swing a dead cat without hitting a “Jeff” or a “Matthew”.
December 9th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
I can hardly believe it is not really the earpiece from some cute eyeglasses.
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December 9th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
HA! I never have that problem. All the Laurens are about 13 years younger than I am. BTW where in the hell did you get a towel paper roll like THAT. I have NEVER seen one with such a design before and I LOVE hope decorating shops.
Lauren’s last blog post..Caption This
December 9th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Not in a million guesses would I have got that one…is there a lock on it
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December 9th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
Harumph!
Ok fine, but I could provide the court clear cut evidence that , uhm …
Neat paper towel hanger.
Beamer
Beamer’s last blog post..Yeah ok …
December 9th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
Babs beetle — You’re sneaky! Getting in the first fake comment! I can’t remember what you won a magnet for. Maybe I awarded it to you for sending me this? Hmmm, maybe I need a blog nickname. Another contest?
Not Hannah Montanta — That’s ridiculous (and hilarious). Good Lord. People are stupid.
ann of the junkdrawerblogfamily — Touche! And whew!!!
Kathy (but I know you’re really Regan being a stinker) — And so you should have known what it was! Be more observant in my kitchen, will ya? I’m avoiding all Kathys tomorrow.
Lee — Dude. I see your mug extortion and I raise you a free Tar Heel Ramblings calendar. Wanna barter? It’s hilarious when a few of us Kathys are in the same room. Yeah, pretty much whiplash. We resort to saying our last names instead.
Daisy the Curly Cat — Oh, my dear, you make me laugh. Yes, I suppose it could be part of someone’s glasses. Someone with a bowling ball for a head. Loved your Cootie Catcher post today!
Lauren — I think I bought that paper towel holder at Bed, Bath and Beyond. If I didn’t, I know they sell ones like that there. On the cheap, too!
Alan — Finally! I posted a picture that was deadly hard. Except for smarty pants Becca.
Beamer — Sorry, Charlie! You lose! Better luck next time. And now that almost no one got it, I’m confident I can stump everyone again. Neener neener neeeeeener!
December 9th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
My mother’s name is Cathy?
Does that count?
Do you still feel scary?
P.S. Merry Christmas!
December 9th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
I never would have guessed a paper towel holder. I’ve never seen one of those. I’ve only seen the wooden ones. This was definitely a good one. Way to go on tricking us LOL.
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December 9th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Well I may have got the sneaky comment in, but I followed it with a genuine one and was still first. That proves that cheating is NOT necessary – well, not always :O)
I think maybe you’re right about the magnet.
Babs – beetle’s last blog post..Oh Carol! Thanks for the memories.
December 9th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
If you are so displeased with your name, maybe you should change it?
May I suggest either Boobs O’Plenty or Mimsy McQuim?
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December 9th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
so I was thinking that you actually have a really great name: I looked it up and here is one version of the Hawaiian Translation of your name: Kamea Anani (Kah May Ahh Ahh Nah Nee). Now when you see those other Kathy’s you have one up on them. =) Great Blog! By the way I am doing a 5 gifts for 5 donations on my blog on December 15th. Come join me then!
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December 9th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
Thanks for the challenge! I only knew it was a paper towel holder because a friend of mine asked for that exact one as a wedding gift a year ago. It was a hunch.
I totally agree with you… Rebecca is a popular name and I run into sooo many Becca’s. It drives me crazy because I’ve gone on trips where there have been 2 or 3 of us and it get confusing.
Becca’s last blog post..Holiday Weekend
December 9th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
We should all have a day where we say our name 4 times. Brooke, Brooke, Brooke, Brooke. I am done with my
Brookes’ today.
December 9th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
I can’t ever guess those picture thingies. I just don’t see it. Oh well. I did know the one on JD’s blog the other day but as usual I was late to the game, and the very first guesser had already guessed correctly.
I do love the name “Kathy” … one of my best friends in the whole world is named Kathy. Every time I see or say or hear “Kathy” I think of all the great conversations Kathy (my friend Kathy, that is) and I have had over a pot of coffee and a couple of great big gooey sweet rolls. Can’t you just picture that cozy scene, Kathy (Junk Drawer Kathy, that is)? Kathy … Kathy! Kathyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy ….
Kathy Kathy Bo Bathy Banana Fanna Fo Fathey Me Mi Mo Mathy … Kathy …
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December 9th, 2008 at 8:24 pm
I’m sorry about the name thing. On the other hand, a more unusual name gets tiring, too! No one can say my name correctly, either first or last, unless of course they have a command of the French language! It’s been butchered in so many ways, that I should award a prize to the most creative guess!
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December 9th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
PaulsHealthBlog — Ooooo! A Cathy with a “C”! I like that version. I always thought Catherine was a pretty name. Merry Christmas to you too!
ImitationAngel — I really thought that kind was pretty popular. Guess not! I know I’ve seen ones like it at Bed, Bath and Beyond, but come to think of it, didn’t they just declare bankruptcy?
Babs beetle — You got in first fair and square! I will always love the little woolly mammoth! That was a great one, Babs!
Lord Likely — I asked my husband if he ever heard of those names and he asked “Are they porn names? They sound like porn names.” So, like, are they? Love your new look!
kalei — Oh, thank you so much for telling me that. I love the way it sounds. I know I could master saying it, but typing it out in an email, I don’t know. Might have to practice. Uh-oh, I just read that to my husband and the name appears to be sticking. You cannot believe what you just started. I’ll visit on the 15th!
Becca — THE WINNER! What a stroke of luck that you’ve seen it before. Even so, it was only a bit of it, so I’m really impressed you got it. Magnet’s in the mail tomorrow. I know several Beckys, but no Beccas. Love your name!
brooke — Funny! Now say it 20 more times and it won’t sound like anything anymore. Weird, huh?
Jenny — Never say never! LMAO at your Kathy song. Love it! And, yes, every time I hear the name Kathy, I’ll eat a sweet roll. That’s what you’re telling me I should do, right? Right?
Mama O — I’m sure. I have an apparently difficult to say maiden name. It does have 12 letters in it, but I always thought it was easy. What’s wrong with people?
December 9th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
We will have to get his name translated too and then the both of you can have alias or endearing names to call each other around the offices!
kalei’s last blog post..December 15th count down…..one week away to the giveaway!
December 9th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
I would’ve never guessed that! It’s a cool paper towel holder, though.
And, that’s a lot of Kathy’s in one place! Maybe you guys could use some variations on a theme: Kay, Kat, Kath, Kathy, Katherine…
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December 9th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
I’m calling you K. tomorrow.
December 9th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
Well, you are the only Kathy I know, so as far as I’m concerned you are unique! And funny! I don’t mean you are unique in a funny kind of way, I mean you are funny as well as unique. Ok, I’m outa here befre this all goes funny on me…
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December 9th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Well now that’s just plain silly. Who has a paper towel holder that looks like that? Oh wait…
Congrats Becca!
Jeff’s last blog post..Holidays 2009
December 9th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
OK I’m being guilty of just a little onryness here but I just had to leave you a sweet note even though my name is…… You guessed it …Cathy.
I read a couple of your posts and they are fun so I thought you would enjoy a little fun in return. LOL
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December 10th, 2008 at 12:13 am
… every time I hear the name Kathy, I’ll eat a sweet roll. That’s what you’re telling me I should do, right? Right?
Right, Kathy! But if you eat one, you have to eat two … one for each hip. That’s how this girl rolls, anyway …
Jenny’s last blog post..O Holy Night: John Berry
December 10th, 2008 at 3:50 am
I think it maybe time for you and the Kathy clan to introduce a numerological system, although that would cause just as many arguments, perhaps splice that with a rota, one of you could be #1 on Mondays, one on Tuesdays and so on. Then again you could add the first letter of your surnames, although that has always sounded a little corny to me, unless your surname is something groovy like Xavier. Then again every stranger you wrote to would think you were sending out kisses left, right and centre. Okay forget it, confusion is sometimes the best option :p
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December 10th, 2008 at 4:51 am
Kathy, you are very sneaky! You tricked us a little bit like the Grinch! It was almost like everybuddy thought they had the coveted Junk Drawer magnet nearly in their grasp, and you just plucked it from their hopeful hands… Fortunately, we already have a magnet and can take some tiny bit of solace in that. Kathy. Kathy. Kathy. hahaha!
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December 10th, 2008 at 5:16 am
Haha, I can feel your pain. I also had a customer having the same name. Was too funny when I called her… Hi Ana, this is Ana speaking… LOL!
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December 10th, 2008 at 5:31 am
Well, darn it I need a new magnet! My son looked at it and said “I don’t know what it is mommy, but whatever you guess is wrong.”
Lovely kid.
I have no problems with names. My nick name is so often mispronounced I don’t pay attention to it (it’s L. Like the letter.) and my real name is Elaina. Neither of which I run into often enough to look for.
Mommy/Mom/Mama/Moth-eeeer I nearly fall down looking. Me and about half of the public places.
Elle’s last blog post..Whimsy Wednesdays!
December 10th, 2008 at 6:05 am
kalei — Yes, please do (his name is David). He called me Kamea Anani all night. I think he wants me to have it legally changed.
Musing — I often sign my emails Kath and some of my colleagues call me that. I used to be called Kat by some when I was a kid. And my dad likes to call me Kath-a-leen sometimes. Plenty of choices!
Seamus’s Mom — As in “Kay?” Or “Kay Period?”
Tim — Oh, wow. Really? It’s OK. You can say it. As long as “unique” doesn’t have quotation marks around it, I’m cool with that.
Jeff — Admit it. You want one.
Cathy — A “C” Cathy! I’m sure you get asked a lot whether that’s Cathy with a C or Kathy with a K. I do. As long as they don’t ask “Is that with an I or a Y?”
Jenny — Yes! We must evenly distribute the yummy goodness. Also, I think I’ll at one for every Kathy I run into today. They can wheel me out at the end of the day.
Paul Baines — I like the numerological system. It’ll come in handy if they hire another Kathy who has the same last name initial as another. So far, we’ve been lucky to have no duplicates there. Xavier is cool!
Gandalf and Grayson — Tee hee! I bet I won’t be able to trick anyone again. I think you’re all on to me. I’m happy you have a magnet, magnet, magnet!
Ana — It is a little bit weird, isn’t it? When I talked to four Kathys yesterday, I had to use everyone’s last names or no one would have understood a thing! Oh, reminds me. Last week a client borrowed a mouse from me. When he was done, he asked his secretary who he should return it to. She said “Kathy.” He gave it to the wrong one, who took it without question!
Elle — Funny kid there! I know an Ilena. I always have trouble spelling it, since I think it could be Elana or Ilana. Great, now I’ll be using Elaina! Funny about all the Moms’ heads turning. I bet it’s whiplash in a toy store.
December 10th, 2008 at 6:30 am
Boo hoo, bummer!
My husband used to work for a French company. They had two Didiers (pronounced DDA) – they started calling them DDA and DDB.
December 10th, 2008 at 6:51 am
Uh… hi. I just had to drop a line because, well, you know…!
December 10th, 2008 at 7:25 am
I once had a class where there were 5 of us with the same first name (my actual IRL name) and we all used to sit together to annoy the teacher, that was sort of fun. And I had a college class with a friend with the same name, we both hated it so we used to take turns going. And it worked, even though we didn’t look anything like each other.
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December 10th, 2008 at 7:56 am
There’s no way I could have known that was a paper towel holder; good one!!
pam’s last blog post..TTW: Wooden Corkscrew
December 10th, 2008 at 8:12 am
hmm.. tricky tricky
shai’s last blog post..iNnEr wOrkInGs
December 10th, 2008 at 8:19 am
points for Anne of the junk drawer family that made me smile..:) with that many Kathy’s it opens up all kinds of possibilities for nick names..I am one of many Roberts in my family they had a fixation on the name for some reason so I got nicked as Bubba for some reason that I never fathomed…:) although I did live in a mobile home one time..:)))
robert bourne’s last blog post..Memories Served
December 10th, 2008 at 8:25 am
I think it’s high time you tell us your middle name; then I shall call you that.
Unless it’s so weird I can’t spit it out for laughing…
Maureen’s last blog post..Merry Christmas, Maureen
December 10th, 2008 at 8:45 am
Damn, you east coast folks get up early!
I worked for a company who had four guys named Jesus, the diminutive of which is Chuy. So we just called them Chuy. Chuy dos, Chuy tres (who left) and Chuy quatro.
Now you would have to get the other Kathys to agree to be called Chuy for this to work.
Just a suggestion.
Dan Brantley’s last blog post..YHBT – You Had To Be There
December 10th, 2008 at 9:04 am
When I was in high school, I was in a class with three Karens. My last name was Brown, so I ended up being addressed like a recruit. The other Karens last names were harder, so they were Karen1 and Karen2. I was thankful to be ‘BROWN!’ by the time the year was over. Even now, after 15 years of being a Delaney, there are people in my hometown who still address me as BROWN! It’s what my mother calls my father when he pisses her off too.
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December 10th, 2008 at 9:11 am
I know a few Kathys, but you’re the only Kathy I interact with regularly. So see? You’re totally unique and non-cliche here in Jennworld.
Of course, there are also about a million Jenns in Jennworld.
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December 10th, 2008 at 9:34 am
I used tons of paper towels during the Christmas season….as I try and clean up my house for visitors…plus with the extra baking/cooking…I’m using alot of paper towels.
We could give you another name….maybe “JD” short for Junk Drawer! (L;-))
December 10th, 2008 at 9:35 am
Luckily … there are not to many Speedcats!
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December 10th, 2008 at 10:06 am
I don’t hate you! I thought you might be up to some trickery with that “may or may not be Christmas-related” line, but you’re allowed to be sneaky.
Can we call you Katarina? Or Kat?
JD at I Do Things’s last blog post..I Eat Cereal Marshmallows so you don’t have to
December 10th, 2008 at 10:52 am
Congratulations to the winner. And that was my next guess anyway so no we don’t hate you….LOL!!!
What a wild paper towel holder. I like that!
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December 10th, 2008 at 11:37 am
Yeah, get a nickname. That’s the way to go. I made my kids call me “Big Daddy” once and my wife put a stop to it.
I’m sure you’ll have much better luck.
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December 10th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
I used to work with another Kevin. I had him fired. Told our boss he was stealing from petty cash.
Do I feel bad about it? A little. Am I glad to be the only Kevin in the building? You better believe it.
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December 10th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
You are hilarious. The Kathy stalkers hunh.
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December 10th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Oh yea – I’ve seen you p-towel holder before !! I shoulda known…Anyway, I will never have same problem with my name – I can count on 1 hand the Marlenes I’ve known in my lifetime. But I know 4 Kathys and I have to make sure to state their last names when I talk about them to my husband – that gets confusing when I say the wrong last name – oy.
December 10th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
I think ‘Bumbles’ or ‘Bumblie’ short for ‘Bumble Bee Katie’ What d’you think?
Babs – beetle’s last blog post..Oh Carol! Thanks for the memories.
December 10th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Gee, I know how you feel. I have that problem ALL THE TIME. If someone calls my name out in a restaurant, 15 guys turn around. When I get introduced to foreigners, they usually say something like, “Don’t you American’s name you sons anything else?” It’s just the heavy burden we common-named people have to carry.
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December 10th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Data Entry Services — There’s no way I would even know how to pronounce that. Cute way around that!
Kathy — Welcome to the Kathy Klub!
Lidian — I applaud you for your creativity and time management skills. Anything to avoid class!
pam — I’m so glad. I needed something impossible.
shai — They were getting too easy. I may pull out the tricks again next time. Who wants an easy one anyway?
robert bourne — You don’t strike me as a Bob anyway. Although Bubba doesn’t come to mind either. You will always be lower-case robert to me.
Maureen — I didn’t get a middle name at birth, but I chose Michelle for my confirmation name. It was in honor of both St. Michael and the fact that my dad wanted to name me that when I was born, but my mom won out with Kathleen.
Dan Brantley — Love the idea! A Jesus was recently hired in our building. Feels weird to email “Dear Jesus,….”
Karen — “…like a recruit.” Funny! My brother Michael was almost never called by his first name. It was always “Mess,” which is the first four letters of our last name. It never seemed weird to me.
Jenn Thorson — Funny. I only ever knew or worked with one Jenn. Actually, she hated being called Jenn, preferring Jennifer. I’m happy to be a singular Kathy in your world!
Linda — I swear, I change out a roll of paper towels just about every day. Cats. It’s always because of the cats. I can’t be a JD because a JD comments here regularly. Just don’t call me Junk!
Eric Speedcat Hollydale — I have wondered about your name origin. Should I know what Speedcat Hollydale means? Where did it come from? Inquiring minds want to know.
JD at I Do Things — Oh thank you! I’m sorry for my trickery, but it had to be done. You may call me Kat or Katrina, just don’t call me late for dinner. Ba-dum!
Shinade — Isn’t it pretty? Husband hated it in the beginning, because the curlicue thing would interfere with the towel ripping action. Told him “I like it. Get used to it.”
The Hawg! — That’s what wives do, you know. She’s only doing her job.
kev — Hilarious! Hey, gotta do what ya gotta do. The kev rises to the top.
Renee aka Mekhismom — I remembered two more Kathys with whom I do business (though one spells it with a C). So what’s that? Seven now? Chances are I will be stalked by at least half of them in any given day.
Marlene — I’ve known only two, you and my best friend’s mom! Funny, huh? I’m sorry it must get annoying announcing the full names of all the Kathys in your life. What a drag!
Babs beetle — Bumbly is cute. And it’s close to Bubbles, which I think I like even better. But Bubbles sounds like a striptease dancer, no? Probably no good.
Preston — Ah, Preston! I love, love, love your name. Were you named after another Preston in your family? It sounds so regal! Do you live in a castle?
December 10th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Bubbles is not good. It’s also the name of a clown.
Babs – beetle’s last blog post..Oh Carol! Thanks for the memories.
December 10th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
Hey, I like Bubbles! I wanted to name one of our servers that, but got voted down. Obviously none of them watched Powerpuff Girls…
My Daughter is Catheraine, but we call her Katie. I am always reminded of Kate from the Taming of the Shrew.
As for Porn names, you know how to get that of course. The name of your first pet, and the street you grew up on. I would be Tinkerbell Rockingham.
And I totally get the multiple name thing, mine is Susan, there are 4 other Susans just on my floor, one in the office next to me. Fortunately, we hashed out the naming convention when I started working here. I am Susan, she is Sue. We also have a Suzie, and a Suzanne.
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December 10th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
hey Kathy,
I seem to always be a day late and a dollar short (I threw in that second part because that’s what people always say, don’t know why) getting to your posts, so I just signed up for your RSS feed. Maybe now I can be a bit more timely.
Anyway, I can’t believe it was a paper towel holder. We have one in our kitchen (almost identical but a single rod not double rod). It’s right by the blessed coffee maker, so I see it every day. Can’t believe I missed it!
~ Steve, aka the befuddled trade show guru
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December 10th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
Hey Kathy! Your blog is always a great read… what a cute idea to get things going…. I hope the Kathy’s stop stalking you soon! LOL
Emily
Mama and Hustler???
Great MOMS Think Alike
Blah-Zay
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December 11th, 2008 at 1:22 am
My family is infested with Johns and Richards. My grandfather was John Richard (John), his son was John Richard Jr. (Richard/Dick), my cousin was Richard Joseph, others are John Raymond and John Patrick, and my nephew is (yet again!) John Richard. His father, uncle, and a brother are all Roberts.
At my high school, there were cousins Mary G. and Mary C. Collins. They went to the same schools from first through 12th; must have been a relief to get to college and NOT have to use their initials.
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December 11th, 2008 at 1:50 am
Oh, boo hoo for you! Try living with a name like JENNIFER! Yeah, only the #1 baby name for, like, 10 YEARS RUNNING!!!! When someone shouts “Jen” in the middle of a store, I DON’T bother turning around. Cause it’s most likely NOT for me!
Phuf,talkinupsomestupidKathynonsense……
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December 11th, 2008 at 9:11 am
When I read the triple Kathy all I heard in my head was “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!”
Damn you Ann! You beat me to the punch! At least I had 2 minutes to edit this.
December 11th, 2008 at 11:03 am
I was best friends with three Lori’s…we ended up calling each other by our last names only…it worked..better than nicknames like Big Lori, Dumb Lori, and the fat Lori. THat just didn’t go over to well! My name isn’t that common…but I share it mostly with strippers and Porn actresses…thats kinda cool.
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December 11th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Did you say ka, ka, ka, ka, kath, ka-Kathy?
Hap, hap, hap, hap, Hap, Hap, ppp trails!
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December 11th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
I grew up as Kathy Smith. The most common first name at the time, paired up with the most common last name. So even using the last name didn’t help. The worst was when there was another Kathy Smith at my school who kept ditching class and getting into trouble. I was always getting these call slips to the office and then they’d say, “oh, we don’t want you!”
~Kat~ Who’s Really Kathy’s last blog post..Simply Buttons and Banners
December 11th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
Kathy:
my birth mother was Kathleen (Kathy). My older sister was called Cathy (Her given name was Mabel Catherine, she hated Mabel!) So what does my younger sister name her 2nd daughter? Kathy!
and who does my youngest brother marry? Kathy! We Irish like that name!
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December 11th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
Babs Beetle — OK, Bubbles is out. Bubbles the Clown? Is that a British thing?
shadowsrider — What? Powerpuff Girls? What’s that? Where have I been? Who? You’re lucky to have Susan variations. We’re all just Kathys! For the record, my porn name is Baby Ferry. Lackluster, huh?
Befuddled Trade Show Guru Steve — I’m sure you will get my posts earlier with a feed than if you are subscribed vie email. You aren’t the only one who missed it. My family sees my paper towel holder all the time and didn’t recognize it. Feel good about that.
Emily — Thank you! Oh, I’ll never stop being stalked. I saw three Kathys today and talked to another one by phone. They’re everywhere!
Grace — Infested. Love that characterization. And you weren’t kidding! Oh, those poor Marys! That’s rough to have the same name except for middle initial. One of my Kathys reminded me yesterday that until a few years ago, there were two of her at our university (full name the same).
Jen at Happily Ever After Land — I can’t believe I don’t know more Jennifers then. I only worked with one once. I feel bad for all the Ashleys and Emilys born today.
cardiogirl — It’s weird. I didn’t even think of that when I wrote it. And I call myself a Brady Bunch fan!
nikkicrumpet — Funny! Poor Loris. Hey, strippers and porn actresses know a good name when they make one up, eh?
Swubird — Hmmm, I wonder if you’ll reveal your real name? Is it Bob? John? Sean?
Kat Who’s Really Kathy — So funny. One of our five Kathys is a Kathy Smith. Oh, brother. Another one at your school? It sounds like you were the good Kathy Smith!
Chris Casey — Good Lord. You’re surrounded by them too! Hey, I can see in my stats that some people come up on my site searching for a Chris Casey who’s in government somewhere (forget exactly). I wonder how long they stay before they find out they have the wrong one.
December 11th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Hey Kathy, I just saw an ad for the Chia cat grass with Sylvester and Tweety on TV. Is that on your wish list from Santa?!
If you want to see something truly disturbing, google my name. There is a Chris Casey experience, and a website for all the Chris Casey’s out there. They range from Neuro surgeon to serial killer. I kid you not!
Chris (Casey)’s last blog post..“They say it’s your Birthday….” and out go the lights!
December 11th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
My mother’s name is Cathy.
I just felt like I needed to throw that into the drawer. Just another Cathy to fill your day – know what I mean…
http://www.momstop.blogspot.com
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December 12th, 2008 at 6:36 am
Oh my I could have never guessed that. Nobody could have unless you have really dealt with it.. Thats why becca could. And your hint.. Guess you use this during Christmas too..
December 12th, 2008 at 9:01 am
Yes, it’s a family name. My Dad and Grandfather were both Prestons and had I had a son, he probably would have been a Preston as well. And no, I do not live in a castle. Most people think I should have been some kind of movie star or royalty though because my full name is Lewis Preston Brooks, III. Pretty ritzy, huh? Now if I was only as rich as they name sounds I’d be set…
Preston’s last blog post..I Will Never Be Corky St. Claire BUT I Wouldn’t Mind Being Brini Maxwell
December 12th, 2008 at 11:02 am
I will say that working with a lot of people who share the same name makes it MUCH easier to use innuendo-laden phrases that border on sexual harassment.
“Yeah, that last round of e-mails was a mess of hot Sharon-on-Sharon action.”
Of course, you have to use phrases like that judiciously, or you don’t find yourself remaining in that workplace very long.
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December 12th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
JD, I do not think my suggested names are porn names…I think I just made them up. But it is entirely possible that I subconsciously recalled them from elsewhere. I do have an entire wing of my mansion dedicated to pornography, after all!
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December 12th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
Kathy, I do not think my suggested names are porn names…I think I just made them up. But it is entirely possible that I subconsciously recalled them from elsewhere. I do have an entire wing of my mansion dedicated to pornography, after all!
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December 12th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Heavens, I appear to have posted twice.
Too much gin again.
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December 12th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
I feel your pain at the “Kathy Konundrum.”
However, hope is in site.
http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/March/joeday.htm
For at least one day in March, your problem will be solved. Just hang in for another 4 months.
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December 12th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Um, my name is Jennifer. Hands down the most popular girls name of all time. Held the #1 spot in babies names from 1970-1984. My entire life I’ve been known as Jennifer T. because there was always a Jennifer A. around. But it could be worse, we could be like my bofriend, uncle, two cousins, nephew, two ex-boyfriends, boss…and be named Michael. That was the #1 boys name for 45 years in a row!
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December 12th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Chris Casey — No, it’s not. I had a bad Chia experience once. One word: mold. Oooo! Serial killer! All I get for my name is a real estate agent. Humdrum.
Mom — Do you find you run into less “C” Cathys? All but one of our seven is a “K.”
Tim — If Becca hadn’t gotten it, I would have been doling out easier hints. I’m so glad I didn’t have to hint again. The first one was so obvious, wasn’t it?
Preston — Are you pulling my leg? You officially have the most awesome name of anyone in Junk Drawer history. I’m serious. If that was my name, I would print it on T-shirts and brag about it.
Stanley! — I love the way you think! But, yeah, could kinda get you fired. In this economy, gotta be careful.
Lord Likely — I’m pleased you found it within you to post twice. I take it as a compliment. One can never have enough comments from a lord. If I ever need a serious porn name, I know who to ask now. Thank you in advance for your services. Oh. That didn’t sound right.
Joe — I’m glad to read that the ladies can take part in Joe Day. As for me, I shall prefer Josephine. Thanks for the link! March 27. I’m there!
Stiletto Sports Jen — Good grief! I honestly didn’t know Jennifer was so popular. You have my sympathies. I have a brother named Michael. It’s a classic!
December 13th, 2008 at 11:00 am
Well, as for the picture, I was half right because I didn’t guess something Christmas related, but I would’ve never guessed it was part of a paper towel holder. That’s just impossible, even without the hint throwing people off, ha ha.
December 13th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
well, it looks like you’re being stalked by Elles too. (I spied another in earlier comments. hmph. I feel vaguely like I’ve been stuck at a party with another girl wearing the same sequined sweater as I’ve hunted down and conquered.) No one gets MY name at first. Ellen. It is always Elaine, Eileen, once Alice, and my personal fave, Helen. I had a friend who insisted on calling me Helen for years just because he knew it vexed me so. Oh, and at work? The new job?? I am currently known as Emily.
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December 13th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
There is No Way I would have ever been able to guess that was a paper towel holder. A very pretty paper towel holder at that!
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December 14th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Airsoft — I’m thrilled it was near-impossible to guess. The first ones in the series were apparently too easy. Look for more difficulty in the future, as well as non-helpful hints.
Elle — That’s crazy talk! You’re telling me people can’t say your name? Or they can’t remember your name and they’re guessing? I think you need to hold an Ellen class. It won’t take long: “This is how you say my name. Ellen. Class dismissed.”
meleah rebeccah — I love it! Beats the plastic ones that you attach to the wall. We were always breaking them anyway. This one is indestructible!
December 14th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
I can’t believe the thing is a paper towel holder… Madonna called she still wants to dance around it.
December 16th, 2008 at 6:15 am
Michelle Gartner — Har! I wonder how long Madonna plans on scaring kids?
January 3rd, 2009 at 1:09 am
Test comment.
March 28th, 2009 at 11:48 am
Success always comes after failure
So let’s cheer up. 
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