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HelpRe: Would a little Jemima be teased terribly in the U.S.?
in reply to a message by Megan
I'm 42, American, and the name Jemima conjurs up the Beatrix Potter character of Jemima Puddleduck, not the syrup label. Also, the girl from "Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang."
But for my generation the majority would think of the syrup lady. Sadly, there are racial overtones here in the states to "Aunt Jemima." You might want to check with an African-American on how they see the name. A few years back on Saturday Night Live a skit featured characters named "Aunt Jemima" and "Uncle Remus" (or was it "Uncle Tom?") as spoofs on white stereotyping. I hate that a great name like Jemima has been sullied, but I can't ignore that it's there, sadly.
As a mn it probably wouldn't occasion any raised eye-brows. I've always thought that "Beatrix Jemima" was a sweet combination.
But for my generation the majority would think of the syrup lady. Sadly, there are racial overtones here in the states to "Aunt Jemima." You might want to check with an African-American on how they see the name. A few years back on Saturday Night Live a skit featured characters named "Aunt Jemima" and "Uncle Remus" (or was it "Uncle Tom?") as spoofs on white stereotyping. I hate that a great name like Jemima has been sullied, but I can't ignore that it's there, sadly.
As a mn it probably wouldn't occasion any raised eye-brows. I've always thought that "Beatrix Jemima" was a sweet combination.
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