I can only assume that either the author thinks it’s a cute idea, or, lord, she knows someone who has their name spelt that way. Unfortunately, we seem to have an entire generation of parents that don’t know how to spell, or don’t think that burdening their offspring with names that appear illiterate isn’t just the BEST idea. I admit it–if a “Maxcine” interviewed with me, my instant assumption would be that she thought it was cool or cute to call herself that…and I probably wouldn’t consider her for hiring. I know, I know…crochety.
“I admit it–if a “Maxcine” interviewed with me, my instant assumption would be that she thought it was cool or cute to call herself that…and I probably wouldn’t consider her for hiring.”
…most people get their names from their parents. Just wanted to make sure you were aware of that.
Lydia
10 years ago
I keep wanting to pronounce the title, “The Mang Thang”.
Alternate title: Pillows You Do Not Want To Find In Your Bed.
It mings too.
The thing that bothers me most is the C in Maxine.
I just said the same thing in their cover, a few books back. Drives me nuts. MaxCine, for the love of…
Yes! What IS that?
It’s a portmanteau meaning “big movie”! 🙂
I can only assume that either the author thinks it’s a cute idea, or, lord, she knows someone who has their name spelt that way. Unfortunately, we seem to have an entire generation of parents that don’t know how to spell, or don’t think that burdening their offspring with names that appear illiterate isn’t just the BEST idea. I admit it–if a “Maxcine” interviewed with me, my instant assumption would be that she thought it was cool or cute to call herself that…and I probably wouldn’t consider her for hiring. I know, I know…crochety.
“I admit it–if a “Maxcine” interviewed with me, my instant assumption would be that she thought it was cool or cute to call herself that…and I probably wouldn’t consider her for hiring.”
…most people get their names from their parents. Just wanted to make sure you were aware of that.
I keep wanting to pronounce the title, “The Mang Thang”.