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TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
2002 Posts |
 Posted - 10/20/2006 : 13:11:50
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As I myself am a 'Brian', not Bryan (that spelling doesn't count in this case, as you will read), I am wondering if anyone else shares my problem.
The problem:
People always spell my name 'brain'. It is by turns funny and unnerving...slightly embarrasing for some reason. I don't get it. And it happens CONSTANTLY. All the time! "Brain, can you stop by my office before you leave work?"....or...ATTN: BRAIN F.
The most annoying example was the fact that my own boss spelled my name 'brain' when creating my travel profile at work. It was a fiasco having American Airlines change my name in their system from 'brain' to Brian, because I couldn't prove adequately over the telephone that I was in fact a person and not a cerebellum.
Sometimes I try to see the humor in it, but the more I think about it, the more I lose my name mind over it. Anyone else suffer this misfortune?
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His name is Dalton. He's got a degree in philosophy.
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HeywoodJablome
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1485 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2006 : 15:54:56
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I'm constantly being called Jason by people I've not known for very long. It used to piss me off but I had no choice but to let it go and adopt the disposition to just let people call me what they want, so long as I know they are talking to me.
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hammerhands
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1594 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2006 : 15:59:20
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What are we going to do tomorrow Brian?
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2006 : 16:23:18
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Yes, Brian, i too suffer this. In fact, i often tell a funny story about it...
When i was in 6th grade, i got a note in my desk that said "Brain, you're cute - love, your secret admirer"
I immediately knew it was the dyslexic girl. I was right.
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TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
2002 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2006 : 16:30:47
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Originally posted by Broken Face
Yes, Brian, i too suffer this. In fact, i often tell a funny story about it...
When i was in 6th grade, i got a note in my desk that said "Brain, you're cute - love, your secret admirer"
I immediately knew it was the dyslexic girl. I was right.
-Brian - http://bvsrant.blogspot.com
Oooooo! I Love Your Brain!
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His name is Dalton. He's got a degree in philosophy.
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2006 : 16:35:50
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This almost sucks as much as people getting mad at me for not responding to Kathleen or Karen. Weird.
I’m the only one who can say that this light is mine
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2006 : 18:22:46
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The classic thing I've always had is doctors spelling my with a K.
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2006 : 10:36:36
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When I introduce myself to people they often ask, "Steve?" Which isn't offensive at all, but I wanted to participate.
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2006 : 11:11:29
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Hey Brians. Brian here.
I feel your pain, Brians. I wish I had five bucks for every time someone spelled my name wrong. Back in kindergarten and first grade, all the kids would exchange those cheap one-page valentine cards and half of mine would be spelled "Brain."
Still I'm happy my parents decided to use "i" instead of "y." There's something unsettling about the use of "y" as a vowel in the middle of a word. Not coincidentally, I knew a Bryan in junior high school and he was a real dork.
"Tomorrow you're homeless / Tonight it's a blast" |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2006 : 11:54:00
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2006 : 14:25:47
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A story my mother is fond of telling runs like this: On my first day at nursery-school the teacher directed me to my peg where I was to hang my bag and coat. "It has your name on it, see!" said the teacher. "That's not my name" says I and refuse to hang my bag or coat there because they've spelt it Theresa and I wouldn't have any of it.
The h thing happens a lot. Fools. |
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Luis Bunuel
- FB Fan -
76 Posts |
Posted - 10/21/2006 : 20:30:04
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Weird, see, my name is Brain, and people think my name is Brian all the time, if I had a dollar for every time I had to say, "Actually. it's 'Brain'", I'd be a rich man by now. Us Brains are the ones who have it really bad!  |
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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2564 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2006 : 07:27:55
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Luckily I don't get 'Stewart' much. Or if people are unsure when needing to spell it they will usually ask about the spelling.
I supppose it's simple when you listen to the pronunciation. My name is pronounced with a "Styoo" sound, not a "Stew" sound.
I mustn't say it correctly myself though, the other week this lad asked me my name and I said "Stuart", to which he replied "Joe?" 
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switchy
- Gigographer -
USA
324 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2006 : 14:31:06
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recently a guy on another forum i'm on misquoted John Frusciante in his signature: "I resent having my brian tell me what to do." eventually he corrected it, but it was funny for a while.
my name is Gavin and sometimes english-as-a-second-language people will mispronounce it "GAY vin". which is bothersome. not that there's anything wrong with that.
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Erebus
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1834 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2006 : 19:23:35
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Originally posted by starmekitten
A story my mother is fond of telling runs like this: On my first day at nursery-school the teacher directed me to my peg where I was to hang my bag and coat. "It has your name on it, see!" said the teacher. "That's not my name" says I and refuse to hang my bag or coat there because they've spelt it Theresa and I wouldn't have any of it.
The h thing happens a lot. Fools.
That's funny, and not difficult to imagine. I bet your mother has more stories to tell.
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2006 : 00:21:17
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Uh? How do you pronounce Gavin?
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2006 : 07:32:52
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I've had my last name pronounced "Kasperitis" and many other variants including letters that don't belong in my last name. Which makes so little sense it frightens me. Also "Katserious" is a perennial favourite.
"Now you're officially my woman. Kudos. I can't say I don't envy you." |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2006 : 07:51:15
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Dean Katstevens.
Gayvin is much better, you big gay.
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2006 : 08:20:55
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Originally posted by vilainde
Uh? How do you pronounce Gavin?
Denis
Rhymes with gabbin'.
"Now you're officially my woman. Kudos. I can't say I don't envy you." |
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switchy
- Gigographer -
USA
324 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2006 : 16:17:42
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or havin'.. like, "Gavin likes havin' fun gabbin' with Lindsey Daven(port)."
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Oil Boy
- FB Fan -
USA
40 Posts |
Posted - 10/24/2006 : 08:25:46
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Another Brian here... constantly spelled Brain. My first week on my job a big status was sent to the department introducing "Brain" to everyone. A few people sarcastically call me "Brain" as a joke.
It still beats Bryan though... that's just wrong. |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 10/24/2006 : 08:35:55
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I tried to write "brian" several times very fast and these are the typos I came with:
berian
rbain
brinan
brina
brai,n
brain
brianbn
briazn
brnain
bnrian
Denis
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TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
2002 Posts |
Posted - 10/24/2006 : 08:37:03
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Sorta offtopic, but one of my best pals of almost 25 years is named BRYAN. I still prefer the "i" version. Having a 'y' in the middle of your name is sorta like a question in the middle of your name. Having an "i" is more like an exclaimation mark punctuating the name...even though it is an upside-down exclaimation mark.
Also, when I answer the phone at work and state 'Brian speaking", people think I am saying "Frank speaking"! What the fuck?! I guess that's nobody's fault but my own. However. Brian hardly sounds like Frank. In my ear.
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His name is Dalton. He's got a degree in philosophy.
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TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
2002 Posts |
Posted - 10/24/2006 : 08:37:59
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quote:
Originally posted by vilainde
I tried to write "brian" several times very fast and these are the typos I came with:
berian
rbain
brinan
brina
brai,n
brain
brianbn
briazn
brnain
bnrian
Denis
Cute, Dentist.
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His name is Dalton. He's got a degree in philosophy.
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 10/24/2006 : 08:47:10
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My step-family have a hard time writing down and pronouncing my name for some reason (well apart from the fact that they're mexican). Everytime we receive a letter from them my name's spelled differently: Dennis, Denny, Deni... My wife's cousin finally decided to call me Tennis. Well, it's always better than p... never mind.
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TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
2002 Posts |
Posted - 10/24/2006 : 09:10:53
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Originally posted by vilainde
... My wife's cousin finally decided to call me Tennis. Well, it's always better than p... never mind.
Denis
Pennis? As in Gayvin?
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switchy
- Gigographer -
USA
324 Posts |
Posted - 10/24/2006 : 13:08:33
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Bryan is cool. it makes me think of the Brawny paper towel lumberjack for some reason.
i think i'll start spelling my name Gavyn. that's cool, right? like "vinyl" almost? :P
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jimmy
= Cult of Ray =
USA
876 Posts |
Posted - 10/24/2006 : 13:20:58
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As far as Brian/ Brain goes, I can see how it's an easy mistake to make. Brain looks right, it's a word, and when the B is capitalized it looks a lot like Brian.
What bothers me is Marks who spell their name with a c, and Seans that spell their name Shawn- Seans that spell Sean with an accent mark over the the a- they're the worst. |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 10/24/2006 : 13:58:40
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See, and I think I like Shawn better than 'Sean'. How the heck is 'Sean' given an 'h' and 'w' sound?
"Now you're officially my woman. Kudos. I can't say I don't envy you." |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 10/24/2006 : 14:08:16
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 10/24/2006 : 14:16:40
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Never seen that one, but it makes more sense than Sean I suppose.
Sean should rhyme with Dean. Because God help anyone that pronounces my name as 'Dawn'.
"Now you're officially my woman. Kudos. I can't say I don't envy you." |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 10/24/2006 : 14:21:23
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I thought Shaun was common.
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 10/24/2006 : 14:25:05
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quote:
Originally posted by Cult_Of_Frank
Never seen that one, but it makes more sense than Sean I suppose.
Sean should rhyme with Dean. Because God help anyone that pronounces my name as 'Dawn'.
"Now you're officially my woman. Kudos. I can't say I don't envy you."
You've never seen Shaun of the Dead?
Sean makes sense because that is how it is pronounced in its native country, Scotland. Shawn/Shaun is lust lazy.
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mr.biscuitdoughhead
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1729 Posts |
Posted - 10/24/2006 : 14:49:58
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My dad's name is Shannon. He's constantly being called "Shawn" (or however you want to spell it).
"Is someone gonna come kick the ball, like in Charlie Brown?"
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 10/24/2006 : 15:15:39
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My dad gets letters addressed to Mr Brian Cliff. People are retards.
Numberwang? |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 10/24/2006 : 16:21:22
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My co-worker's 16-year-old niece got knocked up back in Missouri and insisted on naming the baby, a girl, "bree-anne," splled "Brian." True story.
I’m the only one who can say that this light is mine
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To all the guys named 'Brian'
