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Post by Dabeagle on Jun 9, 2015 23:05:15 GMT -5
Yes, some of the common 'ie' sounding names are far more common and, thus, our eyes glide over them with a minimum of notice. I think Phil's mom uses something that works for her, something quirky perhaps. It did strike me as her being a bit over-motherly to him, but that was just when he had the bloody nose, before she found out why he had the bloody nose. That's not as bad as Griffin's mom... Maybe it's just all the trauma he's had, or maybe she is being too devoted to him as an only child, but if he's old enough to drive, and have a boyfriend, I'd think he's old enough not to have his mother say 'daddy' to him in reference to his father. With reference to Griffin's mom...this is just how some parents are. Some mothers act this way and say these things. While it might not be common, it does happen. With respect to the universe in SS, having one mother who speaks this way is well within the bounds of realism. With all the incredible diversity of characters and situations, I think we're okay with Griff's mom.
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Post by Steve T. on Jun 11, 2015 21:54:40 GMT -5
I hope no one minds if I jump in here. Personally, I don't find the use of diminutives or "pet names" so unusual. Hell, I'm 55 years old and the second oldest of eight children. All of my sisters and several of my brothers STILL call me Stevie on occasion. No one outside the family does, but I think close family relationships can build that level of familiarity where these diminutives are not only normal, but almost expected.
Just my two cents worth,
Steve
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Post by ryanbartlett on Jun 11, 2015 23:13:50 GMT -5
Steve get's it.
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Post by Dabeagle on Jun 11, 2015 23:18:01 GMT -5
Steve, welcome! Now I have to ask, how much is Ryan paying you?
Just kidding. Please, feel free to jump in on any discussion - I encourage folks to participate and ask questions or comment on things.
I'm going to dump the You Tube answer thing, no body has any questions!
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Post by Lugnutz on Jun 12, 2015 5:26:52 GMT -5
Of course, the authors here are an opinionated lot.
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Post by Dabeagle on Jun 12, 2015 9:07:03 GMT -5
Of course, the authors here are an opinionated lot. Well, duh.
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Post by jnwrx1 on Jun 13, 2015 14:50:06 GMT -5
I'm sure Ryan is paying him... Stevie for a grown adult is still a little different than an adolescent still using the name 'daddy'... That one just seems to be overwhelmingly age related to a much younger demographic pool than Griffin is in. Unless, of course, it's just his mother being overly attached to him. Not surprising with the recent experiences he's had.
I know dabeagle is trying to get me to see reason about this, ha-ha, and Ryan sounded like his feelings were getting hurt. I would just like to add that I was reading the recent thread started to invite detailed feedback from readers where someone mentioned how aspects of some of the stories seem formulaic. I think that this might fall under that category, although for some parents, I'm sure that may be the way they operate.
I guess I am just totally socially inept, and I don't get these things. Of course, if Ryan paid me, I could give a different view.
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Post by Dabeagle on Jun 13, 2015 21:27:25 GMT -5
I'm sure Ryan is paying him... Stevie for a grown adult is still a little different than an adolescent still using the name 'daddy'... That one just seems to be overwhelmingly age related to a much younger demographic pool than Griffin is in. Unless, of course, it's just his mother being overly attached to him. Not surprising with the recent experiences he's had. I know dabeagle is trying to get me to see reason about this, ha-ha, and Ryan sounded like his feelings were getting hurt. I would just like to add that I was reading the recent thread started to invite detailed feedback from readers where someone mentioned how aspects of some of the stories seem formulaic. I think that this might fall under that category, although for some parents, I'm sure that may be the way they operate. I guess I am just totally socially inept, and I don't get these things. Of course, if Ryan paid me, I could give a different view. Diff'rent strokes for diff'rent folks. If there were a lot or all characters using it, I'd say you have more of a point. As it is, well, I can't make you accept it - but it is what it is and I don't expect it to change for that family.
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Post by Lugnutz on Jun 14, 2015 3:06:48 GMT -5
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Post by jamessavik on Jun 14, 2015 17:55:11 GMT -5
In the South you just don't see pet names with an -ie or y like: Mikie or Stevey (except with very young kids and they hate it). We just don't do it with peers unless we are messing with them for being childish.
Daddy would be Pops.
Our nicknames are a whole LOT more colorful. The good one you have to earn the old fashioned way and usually result in hospital visits and spectacular scars.
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Post by ryanbartlett on Jun 14, 2015 18:04:22 GMT -5
More colorful, like...peckerwood?
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Post by JohnInOhio on Jun 15, 2015 11:31:13 GMT -5
The guy where I work who is in charge of Building and Grounds is called "Jimmie." I'm not sure how old he is, but probably in his 30's or early 40's. He signs his emails that way. John (Back from Vacation!)
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