Anne Dickens has been a participating member and follower of this blog for some time now. Anne is a very funny, bright person who has made wonderful contributions with posts here over the past year. She also regularly stops by to see what is going on and comments on posts. I have noticed that based on the post, she has a name for me and how I think about things. I have amassed quite a collection of names from her…which I thought were endearing. Anne hails from the UK where God’s English is spoken, so I had to look up some of the words to get them in context.
The words include (but are not limited to) numpty, git, nub, doughnut, loon, mong, and mentalist. I decided to look them up and see if I could string together a complete description to share with you. The outcome was:
“A pubescent, psychotic moron that shows addle tendencies, and bad behavior. This description is punctuated with poor coordinative skills and a propensity for acting oddly.”
Wait just a cotton picking minute here! Like breaking a secret code, once I figured out what Anne was really calling me I was a bit incensed…until I thought about it…and damn…she’s right!
So now I am left thinking that in fact Anne is kind and sympathetic and following me out of a philanthropic kindness and desire to keep me calm so I don’t go off on a rant. Thank you Anne!
As an endnote: I have in the past few days gained a fast and large new following of people whom I think thought they were following Anne here because they love her work (and deservedly so)…but you all could learn to love me too if you stick around. Ego burst…I understand if you want to rethink the link.
I’m just saying.
Names Anne Dickens has Called Me…
Posted by
Ron
on Saturday, January 8, 2011
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15 comments:
I'm looking forward to meeting Anne:)
Where in the heck did you find that photo?
Don't tell me that's you!
Meet your newest follower.
This one just might be the ultimate
ego burst.
Hi Debra - Let's just say if that photo is not me...it's a very talented stunt double :). Welcome, and I will visit your blog and catch up. Be well, Ron.
Wow, and I only call you Reed. I really, really, need to upgrade my imagination a bit...I mean I have the material, just need to apply myself a bit more!
"Course I love you! Who did you say you are again??? Muah!
Lisa - Yah, you are the slow child :) Let 'er rip...I'm sure it's right anyway :) Love ya
signed - the special child.
middle child - exactly! and "we" love you as well...by the way, I have one of those jackets in size small if you are interested...or forced :)
Cool photo!!!
LOL....now I'm scared to bits to put together a comprehensive description of the names that she's given me. She's probably called me 50% of those...so I'm already off to a bad start! =) LOL
Jewell - I know...right? Anne is well intentioned we know, but I'd look it up anyway...just saying :)
Be well,
Ron
I learned Numpty a few years ago, it's one of my favorite words now. :-)
I laughed being English I use those words frequently, although in the UK we tend to use them endearingly rather than maliciously so I think you can definitely feel 'loved' :)
Kort - I like that word as well and have used it a bit since Anne introduced it to me.
SJ - I know Anne is calling me names endearingly...but I do antagonize her from time to time...so it's all fair :)
Anne has just called me a 'loon' too but being a Brit I laughed my head off. My husband calls me all sorts too 'numpty' is his favourite - see we all speak God's English here! Ron you are wonderful and I am your latest follower (actually I mistyped that the first time and wrote flower).
Do drop by and maybe follow if you would like. I'd be delighted to welcome such a witty person. By the way I loved the post below about the haiku!
Warm wishes
Carol from www.facing50withhumour.blogspot.com
Hello Carol and Welcome! I love Anne, her blog, and her "endearing" namesakes. I will indeed follow you and look forward to sharing 50+ stories :)
Be well,
Ron
Eh up Ro, you make me laugh! Whats going on here then? I didn't realise that my name calling was getting me noticed!
P.S. I think I called you a nob rather than a nub! *wink*
P.P.S. SJ is right. Because the Brits have rather a strange sense of humour, name-calling is a form of endearment!!
Hey Anne - I knew it was endearing...I guess the sad thing is that even if it was literal...it's very close to true :)
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