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My mothers best friend in high school was named Melinda. She was one of a bunch and all ended in inda. Belinda, Verinda, and there were several that didnt even sound like a name.Date: 2/23/2010 1:57:43 PM
Author: Haven
I had to come back because I just realized I didn''t share my best story in this thread.
Shortly after I was first hired at my former school I found myself with one other teacher in the copy room. He was this really good looking, young guy, and I knew that he had a reputation for being hilarious.
I introduced myself, to which he replied ''Nice to meet you, I''m Serry _______.'' So, I then said ''Serry, that''s a really interesting name. Where does it come from?''
His reply: ''Oh, I have eleven siblings and all our names rhyme--Serry, Lerry, Teri, Meri, Beri, Kerry . . . '' and he proceeded to rattle of twelve rhyming names very quickly.
Well, I (naturally) thought he was joking so I busted out in a huge, full-throated guffaw, and said ''That''s hilarious. I love it.''
His response:''Um, no really, I have eleven siblings and all of our names rhyme. The girls'' names end in ''eri'' and the guys'' names end in ''erry''.![]()
My response: ''Oh, um . . .![]()
. . . I''m so sorry. I thought you were joking.''![]()
Him: ''Well, nice to meet you.''
So I not only managed to laugh in his face, but I then tried to make up for it by saying ''I thought you were joking''!?!?!
AAAAAAAAAH! It was awful. I told my department the story at lunch and they relentlessly brought it up for the following three years whenever they felt the need for a good laugh.
After that, whenever I ran into Serry in school I would just blush, bow my head, and shuffle on. Humiliating.