You Say/You Think (a little tiny bit different)
These are kids from my school, btw.
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1.This is my daughter, Madison Scout. She goes by Scout.
Scout says: If you tell anyone my real name is Madison, I'll slaughter you.
You say:
You think:
2.This is my son, Evan Russell.
Evan says: I hate my middle name.
You say:
You think:
3.This is my daughter, Gabriela Eva. She goes by Gabby.
Gabby says: I'm from Mexico and proud of it!
You say:
You think:
4.This is my daughter, Sarah Catherine.
Sarah says nothing. (She's too shy.)
You say:
You think:
5.This is my daughter, Yesenia Oliva. (whispers) she's blind.
Yesenia says: Hi. Yeah, I'm blind, so what?
You say:
You think:
6.This is my daughter, Kayle Rachelle.
Kayle says: I wish I had a less girly name and it was spelled normally, but whatever.
You say:
You think:
7.This is my daughter, Brittany Jean.
Brittany says: Don't tell anyone about my middle name. Please don't.
You say:
You think:
8.This is my daughter, Caitlin Amelia.
Caitlin says: Hi.
You say:
You think:
9.This is my son, Russell Adam.
Russell says: Hey, my initials spell RAM, isn't that so cool?!?
You say:
You think:
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Photo taken by Kit
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1.This is my daughter, Madison Scout. She goes by Scout.
Scout says: If you tell anyone my real name is Madison, I'll slaughter you.
You say:
You think:
2.This is my son, Evan Russell.
Evan says: I hate my middle name.
You say:
You think:
3.This is my daughter, Gabriela Eva. She goes by Gabby.
Gabby says: I'm from Mexico and proud of it!
You say:
You think:
4.This is my daughter, Sarah Catherine.
Sarah says nothing. (She's too shy.)
You say:
You think:
5.This is my daughter, Yesenia Oliva. (whispers) she's blind.
Yesenia says: Hi. Yeah, I'm blind, so what?
You say:
You think:
6.This is my daughter, Kayle Rachelle.
Kayle says: I wish I had a less girly name and it was spelled normally, but whatever.
You say:
You think:
7.This is my daughter, Brittany Jean.
Brittany says: Don't tell anyone about my middle name. Please don't.
You say:
You think:
8.This is my daughter, Caitlin Amelia.
Caitlin says: Hi.
You say:
You think:
9.This is my son, Russell Adam.
Russell says: Hey, my initials spell RAM, isn't that so cool?!?
You say:
You think:
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Photo taken by Kit
Replies
1. This is my daughter, Madison Scout. She goes by Scout.
Scout says: If you tell anyone my real name is Madison, I'll slaughter you.
You say: Relax, I'd have called you Scout anyway.
You think: Found of the meaning of Madison, I assume? That's good. Great for boys, horrid for girls. Scout is lovely!
2. This is my son, Evan Russell.
Evan says: I hate my middle name.
You say: Why? It's okay.
You think: It's not really my style, but I think it flows well evan Evan.
3. This is my daughter, Gabriela Eva. She goes by Gabby.
Gabby says: I'm from Mexico and proud of it!
You say: Hello, Gabby.
You think: I can't be the only one on BtN who likes the nickname Gabby. But Eva is abysmal.
4. This is my daughter, Sarah Catherine.
Sarah says nothing. (She's too shy.)
You say: Hey.
You think: A bit bland, but classic and beautiful.
5. This is my daughter, Yesenia Oliva. (whispers) she's blind.
Yesenia says: Hi. Yeah, I'm blind, so what?
You say: Hello, Yesenia. Very unique name.
You think: Unique indeed, but not my style. And, uh, who gives a crap if she's blind? She's still a human, right?
6. This is my daughter, Kayle Rachelle.
Kayle says: I wish I had a less girly name and it was spelled normally, but whatever.
You say: Hi, Kayle!
You think: As if Kayla isn't bad enough. Poor Kayle...that's sad. I bet by five months she'll go by Rachelle.
Scout says: If you tell anyone my real name is Madison, I'll slaughter you.
You say: Relax, I'd have called you Scout anyway.
You think: Found of the meaning of Madison, I assume? That's good. Great for boys, horrid for girls. Scout is lovely!
2. This is my son, Evan Russell.
Evan says: I hate my middle name.
You say: Why? It's okay.
You think: It's not really my style, but I think it flows well evan Evan.
3. This is my daughter, Gabriela Eva. She goes by Gabby.
Gabby says: I'm from Mexico and proud of it!
You say: Hello, Gabby.
You think: I can't be the only one on BtN who likes the nickname Gabby. But Eva is abysmal.
4. This is my daughter, Sarah Catherine.
Sarah says nothing. (She's too shy.)
You say: Hey.
You think: A bit bland, but classic and beautiful.
5. This is my daughter, Yesenia Oliva. (whispers) she's blind.
Yesenia says: Hi. Yeah, I'm blind, so what?
You say: Hello, Yesenia. Very unique name.
You think: Unique indeed, but not my style. And, uh, who gives a crap if she's blind? She's still a human, right?
6. This is my daughter, Kayle Rachelle.
Kayle says: I wish I had a less girly name and it was spelled normally, but whatever.
You say: Hi, Kayle!
You think: As if Kayla isn't bad enough. Poor Kayle...that's sad. I bet by five months she'll go by Rachelle.
1.This is my daughter, Madison Scout. She goes by Scout.
Scout says: If you tell anyone my real name is Madison, I'll slaughter you.
You say: Okay, I'll keep that in mind.
You think: And I don't blame you! I hate Scout too, though...
2.This is my son, Evan Russell.
Evan says: I hate my middle name.
You say: Well, I love Evan!
You think: Ugh, Russell
3.This is my daughter, Gabriela Eva. She goes by Gabby.
Gabby says: I'm from Mexico and proud of it!
You say: That's a gorgeous name, and it's great you're proun of your heritage.
You think: Ugh, why Gabby?
4.This is my daughter, Sarah Catherine.
Sarah says nothing. (She's too shy.)
You say: It's lovely to meet you, Sarah, and what a lovely name you have!
You think: Ooooh, great name!
5.This is my daughter, Yesenia Oliva. (whispers) she's blind.
Yesenia says: Hi. Yeah, I'm blind, so what?
You say: Nice to meet you! Yesenia is a pretty name.
You think: Was that a typo for Olivia? I hope so.
6.This is my daughter, Kayle Rachelle.
Kayle says: I wish I had a less girly name and it was spelled normally, but whatever.
You say: Rachelle is very pretty.
You think: What is a Kayle?
7.This is my daughter, Brittany Jean.
Brittany says: Don't tell anyone about my middle name. Please don't.
Scout says: If you tell anyone my real name is Madison, I'll slaughter you.
You say: Okay, I'll keep that in mind.
You think: And I don't blame you! I hate Scout too, though...
2.This is my son, Evan Russell.
Evan says: I hate my middle name.
You say: Well, I love Evan!
You think: Ugh, Russell
3.This is my daughter, Gabriela Eva. She goes by Gabby.
Gabby says: I'm from Mexico and proud of it!
You say: That's a gorgeous name, and it's great you're proun of your heritage.
You think: Ugh, why Gabby?
4.This is my daughter, Sarah Catherine.
Sarah says nothing. (She's too shy.)
You say: It's lovely to meet you, Sarah, and what a lovely name you have!
You think: Ooooh, great name!
5.This is my daughter, Yesenia Oliva. (whispers) she's blind.
Yesenia says: Hi. Yeah, I'm blind, so what?
You say: Nice to meet you! Yesenia is a pretty name.
You think: Was that a typo for Olivia? I hope so.
6.This is my daughter, Kayle Rachelle.
Kayle says: I wish I had a less girly name and it was spelled normally, but whatever.
You say: Rachelle is very pretty.
You think: What is a Kayle?
7.This is my daughter, Brittany Jean.
Brittany says: Don't tell anyone about my middle name. Please don't.
1.This is my daughter, Madison Scout. She goes by Scout.
Scout says: If you tell anyone my real name is Madison, I'll slaughter you.
You say: Haha, I guess you're a tomboy then.
You think: I think Madison is nicer than Scout.
2.This is my son, Evan Russell.
Evan says: I hate my middle name.
You say: Yeah well, most people do, but it could be worse!
You think: I dont mind Russell, Evan is cool
3.This is my daughter, Gabriela Eva. She goes by Gabby.
Gabby says: I'm from Mexico and proud of it!
You say: Good for you!
You think: Dont like Gabby, Gabriela is much nicer!
4.This is my daughter, Sarah Catherine.
Sarah says nothing. (She's too shy.)
You say: Hello.... ?
You think: Sarah... hmm pretty name. Shame she doesnt speak
5.This is my daughter, Yesenia Oliva. (whispers) she's blind.
Yesenia says: Hi. Yeah, I'm blind, so what?
You say: Nice to meet you
You think: What was her name again... Yessomething
6.This is my daughter, Kayle Rachelle.
Kayle says: I wish I had a less girly name and it was spelled normally, but whatever.
You say: Could be worse, Kayle is a nice name.
You think: Ugh I hate the name Kayle, Rachelle is alright though/
7.This is my daughter, Brittany Jean.
Brittany says: Don't tell anyone about my middle name. Please don't.
Scout says: If you tell anyone my real name is Madison, I'll slaughter you.
You say: Haha, I guess you're a tomboy then.
You think: I think Madison is nicer than Scout.
2.This is my son, Evan Russell.
Evan says: I hate my middle name.
You say: Yeah well, most people do, but it could be worse!
You think: I dont mind Russell, Evan is cool
3.This is my daughter, Gabriela Eva. She goes by Gabby.
Gabby says: I'm from Mexico and proud of it!
You say: Good for you!
You think: Dont like Gabby, Gabriela is much nicer!
4.This is my daughter, Sarah Catherine.
Sarah says nothing. (She's too shy.)
You say: Hello.... ?
You think: Sarah... hmm pretty name. Shame she doesnt speak
5.This is my daughter, Yesenia Oliva. (whispers) she's blind.
Yesenia says: Hi. Yeah, I'm blind, so what?
You say: Nice to meet you
You think: What was her name again... Yessomething
6.This is my daughter, Kayle Rachelle.
Kayle says: I wish I had a less girly name and it was spelled normally, but whatever.
You say: Could be worse, Kayle is a nice name.
You think: Ugh I hate the name Kayle, Rachelle is alright though/
7.This is my daughter, Brittany Jean.
Brittany says: Don't tell anyone about my middle name. Please don't.
Okay, this may be a little harsh, sooo...I hope they're not reading. Great idea, by the way. :-)
1.This is my daughter, Madison Scout. She goes by Scout.
Scout says: If you tell anyone my real name is Madison, I'll slaughter you.
You say: "Okay, I'll call you Scout. Isn't that the name of Bruce Willis' daughter?"
You think: Yeah, because Madison is far worse that Scout. I don't think.
2.This is my son, Evan Russell.
Evan says: I hate my middle name.
You say: "Aww, why? Russell's an okay name."
You think: I hate your first name.
3.This is my daughter, Gabriela Eva. She goes by Gabby.
Gabby says: I'm from Mexico and proud of it!
You say: "Cool! What are you doing in England, then?" ;-)
You think: Well, Eva's nice. Shame about the rest of the name.
4.This is my daughter, Sarah Catherine.
Sarah says nothing. (She's too shy.)
You say: "That is so cool! My best friend is called Catherine Sarah!"
You think: That is so cool! My best friend is called Catherine Sarah!
5.This is my daughter, Yesenia Oliva. (whispers) she's blind.
Yesenia says: Hi. Yeah, I'm blind, so what?
You say: "So what indeed?"
You think: Wha'd'ya mean, 'so what?'? Jesus Christ, did I say anything? Compared to the multiple-casualty train-wreck that is "Yesenia", being blind doesn't seem that bad.
6.This is my daughter, Kayle Rachelle.
Kayle says: I wish I had a less girly name and it was spelled normally, but whatever.
You say: "Never mind, you can always change it."
You think: No! NOoOoO! Kayle? WTFityF?
7.This is my daughter, Brittany Jean.
Brittany says: Don't tell anyone about my middle name. Please don't.
You say: "Okies."
You think: Brittany! I like that name! Jean is boring, though.
8.This is my daughter, Caitlin Amelia.
Caitlin says: Hi.
You say: "Hi."
You think: Caitlin. Amelia. Yay, what imagination.
9.This is my son, Russell Adam.
Russell says: Hey, my initials spell RAM, isn't that so cool?!?
You say: "Super-cool."
You think: This is my kind of kid. Shame about his middle name.
- Maria
Pro-Sissy-Names.
1.This is my daughter, Madison Scout. She goes by Scout.
Scout says: If you tell anyone my real name is Madison, I'll slaughter you.
You say: "Okay, I'll call you Scout. Isn't that the name of Bruce Willis' daughter?"
You think: Yeah, because Madison is far worse that Scout. I don't think.
2.This is my son, Evan Russell.
Evan says: I hate my middle name.
You say: "Aww, why? Russell's an okay name."
You think: I hate your first name.
3.This is my daughter, Gabriela Eva. She goes by Gabby.
Gabby says: I'm from Mexico and proud of it!
You say: "Cool! What are you doing in England, then?" ;-)
You think: Well, Eva's nice. Shame about the rest of the name.
4.This is my daughter, Sarah Catherine.
Sarah says nothing. (She's too shy.)
You say: "That is so cool! My best friend is called Catherine Sarah!"
You think: That is so cool! My best friend is called Catherine Sarah!
5.This is my daughter, Yesenia Oliva. (whispers) she's blind.
Yesenia says: Hi. Yeah, I'm blind, so what?
You say: "So what indeed?"
You think: Wha'd'ya mean, 'so what?'? Jesus Christ, did I say anything? Compared to the multiple-casualty train-wreck that is "Yesenia", being blind doesn't seem that bad.
6.This is my daughter, Kayle Rachelle.
Kayle says: I wish I had a less girly name and it was spelled normally, but whatever.
You say: "Never mind, you can always change it."
You think: No! NOoOoO! Kayle? WTFityF?
7.This is my daughter, Brittany Jean.
Brittany says: Don't tell anyone about my middle name. Please don't.
You say: "Okies."
You think: Brittany! I like that name! Jean is boring, though.
8.This is my daughter, Caitlin Amelia.
Caitlin says: Hi.
You say: "Hi."
You think: Caitlin. Amelia. Yay, what imagination.
9.This is my son, Russell Adam.
Russell says: Hey, my initials spell RAM, isn't that so cool?!?
You say: "Super-cool."
You think: This is my kind of kid. Shame about his middle name.
Pro-Sissy-Names.
This message was edited 5/15/2006, 11:29 AM
1.This is my daughter, Madison Scout. She goes by Scout.
Scout says: If you tell anyone my real name is Madison, I'll slaughter you.
You say: Don't worry, I won't tell!
You think: I'd hate to be called Madison too!
2.This is my son, Evan Russell.
Evan says: I hate my middle name.
You say: Oh really? I like Russell; I think it sounds nice with Evan.
You think: Every kid hates *something* about their name.
3.This is my daughter, Gabriela Eva. She goes by Gabby.
Gabby says: I'm from Mexico and proud of it!
You say: Wow you have a very pretty name!
You think: Pretty name, too bad she shortens it to GABBY. *shudder*
4.This is my daughter, Sarah Catherine.
Sarah says nothing. (She's too shy.)
You say: Hi Sarah! Did you know that your name means 'princess'? I love that.
You think: Aww Sarah Catherine is perfect for a shy little girl.
5.This is my daughter, Yesenia Oliva. (whispers) she's blind.
Yesenia says: Hi. Yeah, I'm blind, so what?
You say: Yeah, so what, right? Nice to meet you.
You think: I'm not going to remember that name.
6.This is my daughter, Kayle Rachelle.
Kayle says: I wish I had a less girly name and it was spelled normally, but whatever.
You say: That's funny, I always wanted a MORE girly name...my name is Stephanie and I wanted to change it to Stefania.
Scout says: If you tell anyone my real name is Madison, I'll slaughter you.
You say: Don't worry, I won't tell!
You think: I'd hate to be called Madison too!
2.This is my son, Evan Russell.
Evan says: I hate my middle name.
You say: Oh really? I like Russell; I think it sounds nice with Evan.
You think: Every kid hates *something* about their name.
3.This is my daughter, Gabriela Eva. She goes by Gabby.
Gabby says: I'm from Mexico and proud of it!
You say: Wow you have a very pretty name!
You think: Pretty name, too bad she shortens it to GABBY. *shudder*
4.This is my daughter, Sarah Catherine.
Sarah says nothing. (She's too shy.)
You say: Hi Sarah! Did you know that your name means 'princess'? I love that.
You think: Aww Sarah Catherine is perfect for a shy little girl.
5.This is my daughter, Yesenia Oliva. (whispers) she's blind.
Yesenia says: Hi. Yeah, I'm blind, so what?
You say: Yeah, so what, right? Nice to meet you.
You think: I'm not going to remember that name.
6.This is my daughter, Kayle Rachelle.
Kayle says: I wish I had a less girly name and it was spelled normally, but whatever.
You say: That's funny, I always wanted a MORE girly name...my name is Stephanie and I wanted to change it to Stefania.
This message was edited 5/15/2006, 6:44 AM
1.This is my daughter, Madison Scout. She goes by Scout.
Scout says: If you tell anyone my real name is Madison, I'll slaughter you.
You say: Don't worry, kid, you're secret's safe with me.
You think: Scout isn't great, but I'd rather go by Scout than Madison, too!
2.This is my son, Evan Russell.
Evan says: I hate my middle name.
You say: That's too bad; I think Russell's a great name!
You think: Much better than Evan.
3.This is my daughter, Gabriela Eva. She goes by Gabby.
Gabby says: I'm from Mexico and proud of it!
You say: You have a pretty name that reflects your heritage so well!
You think: My, she IS gabby, isn't she?
4.This is my daughter, Sarah Catherine.
Sarah says nothing. (She's too shy.)
You say: What a classic name you have, Sarah. :o)
You think: Classic and boring.
5.This is my daughter, Yesenia Oliva. (whispers) she's blind.
Yesenia says: Hi. Yeah, I'm blind, so what?
You say: Yeah, Yesenia, so what? Lot's of people are blind. Great name, btw.
You think: What's with the mom? Yesenia's blind, not deaf; why would she make sure I noticed her daughter's disability?
6.This is my daughter, Kayle Rachelle.
Kayle says: I wish I had a less girly name and it was spelled normally, but whatever.
You say: We all have things we'd like to change about our names, Kayle. When I was your age, I wanted to change the spelling of my name from Korrine to Korrynn so people would pronounce it right!
Scout says: If you tell anyone my real name is Madison, I'll slaughter you.
You say: Don't worry, kid, you're secret's safe with me.
You think: Scout isn't great, but I'd rather go by Scout than Madison, too!
2.This is my son, Evan Russell.
Evan says: I hate my middle name.
You say: That's too bad; I think Russell's a great name!
You think: Much better than Evan.
3.This is my daughter, Gabriela Eva. She goes by Gabby.
Gabby says: I'm from Mexico and proud of it!
You say: You have a pretty name that reflects your heritage so well!
You think: My, she IS gabby, isn't she?
4.This is my daughter, Sarah Catherine.
Sarah says nothing. (She's too shy.)
You say: What a classic name you have, Sarah. :o)
You think: Classic and boring.
5.This is my daughter, Yesenia Oliva. (whispers) she's blind.
Yesenia says: Hi. Yeah, I'm blind, so what?
You say: Yeah, Yesenia, so what? Lot's of people are blind. Great name, btw.
You think: What's with the mom? Yesenia's blind, not deaf; why would she make sure I noticed her daughter's disability?
6.This is my daughter, Kayle Rachelle.
Kayle says: I wish I had a less girly name and it was spelled normally, but whatever.
You say: We all have things we'd like to change about our names, Kayle. When I was your age, I wanted to change the spelling of my name from Korrine to Korrynn so people would pronounce it right!
1.This is my daughter, Madison Scout. She goes by Scout.
Scout says: If you tell anyone my real name is Madison, I'll slaughter you.
You say: Your secret is safe with me
You think: I wouldnt want to be called Madison either but Scoutis just as bad
2.This is my son, Evan Russell.
Evan says: I hate my middle name.
You say: It could have been worse, it might have been your first name
You think: Its not that bad
3.This is my daughter, Gabriela Eva. She goes by Gabby.
Gabby says: I'm from Mexico and proud of it!
You say: So you should be,
You think: Pride in where you come from is okay with me
4.This is my daughter, Sarah Catherine.
Sarah says nothing. (She's too shy.)
You say: You have a lovely name
You think: It really is lovely
5.This is my daughter, Yesenia Oliva. (whispers) she's blind.
Yesenia says: Hi. Yeah, I'm blind, so what?
You say: Hi Yesenia you have a lovely name
You think: Obviously feels self concious, maybe mamma should stop whispering about her blindness
6.This is my daughter, Kayle Rachelle.
Kayle says: I wish I had a less girly name and it was spelled normally, but whatever.
You say:It could be a lot worse and if you really dislike it you can always change it when your older
You think: What I wrote above
7.This is my daughter, Brittany Jean.
Brittany says: Don't tell anyone about my middle name. Please don't.
You say: I love your middle namebut if you want it to be a secret fine by me
Scout says: If you tell anyone my real name is Madison, I'll slaughter you.
You say: Your secret is safe with me
You think: I wouldnt want to be called Madison either but Scoutis just as bad
2.This is my son, Evan Russell.
Evan says: I hate my middle name.
You say: It could have been worse, it might have been your first name
You think: Its not that bad
3.This is my daughter, Gabriela Eva. She goes by Gabby.
Gabby says: I'm from Mexico and proud of it!
You say: So you should be,
You think: Pride in where you come from is okay with me
4.This is my daughter, Sarah Catherine.
Sarah says nothing. (She's too shy.)
You say: You have a lovely name
You think: It really is lovely
5.This is my daughter, Yesenia Oliva. (whispers) she's blind.
Yesenia says: Hi. Yeah, I'm blind, so what?
You say: Hi Yesenia you have a lovely name
You think: Obviously feels self concious, maybe mamma should stop whispering about her blindness
6.This is my daughter, Kayle Rachelle.
Kayle says: I wish I had a less girly name and it was spelled normally, but whatever.
You say:It could be a lot worse and if you really dislike it you can always change it when your older
You think: What I wrote above
7.This is my daughter, Brittany Jean.
Brittany says: Don't tell anyone about my middle name. Please don't.
You say: I love your middle namebut if you want it to be a secret fine by me