I love how her mother teases Alice. My father-in-law used to tease my kids like that, but they never got upset with him. They’d just roll their eyes and say “GRAAAANDPA!” with a hint of exasperation. :D
once my mom tried calling one of us (there is only 3), and I heard her get so frustrated she said “you there” of course my smart a$$ brother answers with “my name isn’t there”…
The fellow who lived next door to my parents was one of eight. He said his dad would call two or three names, and then shout, “You! You live here! What the hell’s you name!”
I am rarely called by my name. I have accrued around 20 or so nicknames growing up and I haven’t heard my name in years; not even sure what it is anymore.
As an only child, I did not have to fear being called by any sibling’s name. And I didn’t get confused with pets, either. That said, I like Madeline’s teasing of whatever-her-name-is (Mad Dog?). Maybe it was on purpose, you, kid….
That is one of those punchlines that could have lived in thought, just waiting for the right setup. It could have gone to almost anyone, but it went to Petey. It could have been said to anyone, but it was Alice.
3 siblings and my mom would go through the list then sometimes even throw in our cat’s name; but only when she was so angry she was fit to be tied and couldn’t bother with little details like names. I always got mad until I had a kid of my own and since he has no siblings I would yell his dad’s name and the cat’s name before I got to his in a fit of anger. He reacts the way I used to when I was his age. We laugh about it when it happens.
Templo S.U.D. almost 6 years ago
There have been times where peers have mixed up my name with that of my older brother.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Mad Dog Otterloop. It has a certain ring to it.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 6 years ago
My mom once called me by the dog’s name.
M2MM almost 6 years ago
I love how her mother teases Alice. My father-in-law used to tease my kids like that, but they never got upset with him. They’d just roll their eyes and say “GRAAAANDPA!” with a hint of exasperation. :D
keltii almost 6 years ago
once my mom tried calling one of us (there is only 3), and I heard her get so frustrated she said “you there” of course my smart a$$ brother answers with “my name isn’t there”…
Huckleberry Hiroshima almost 6 years ago
Should have gone with Tootsie, then you could occasionally say you were on a roll.
GROG Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Mad dog is a rather accurate name for Alice.
Herb L 1954 almost 6 years ago
M D 20/20.Bad memories.A bottle of Mad Dog would put you down.Crazy 70’s ;)
Cozmik Cowboy almost 6 years ago
My grandma, not joking as Mrs. O is, was know to go through all 6 sons, all 14 grandkids, and the dog to get to the right name.
Dani Rice almost 6 years ago
The fellow who lived next door to my parents was one of eight. He said his dad would call two or three names, and then shout, “You! You live here! What the hell’s you name!”
MCProfessor almost 6 years ago
Mad Dog! I LIKE it.
6turtle9 almost 6 years ago
I am rarely called by my name. I have accrued around 20 or so nicknames growing up and I haven’t heard my name in years; not even sure what it is anymore.
Sisyphos almost 6 years ago
As an only child, I did not have to fear being called by any sibling’s name. And I didn’t get confused with pets, either. That said, I like Madeline’s teasing of whatever-her-name-is (Mad Dog?). Maybe it was on purpose, you, kid….
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 6 years ago
That is one of those punchlines that could have lived in thought, just waiting for the right setup. It could have gone to almost anyone, but it went to Petey. It could have been said to anyone, but it was Alice.
Nicole ♫ ⊱✿ ◕‿◕✿⊰♫ Premium Member almost 6 years ago
3 siblings and my mom would go through the list then sometimes even throw in our cat’s name; but only when she was so angry she was fit to be tied and couldn’t bother with little details like names. I always got mad until I had a kid of my own and since he has no siblings I would yell his dad’s name and the cat’s name before I got to his in a fit of anger. He reacts the way I used to when I was his age. We laugh about it when it happens.