Whatsherface, my roommate...

[telophase]

No, I don't have a roommate now unless you count the cat. I was just reminded about something as I was making a note to myself. For a moment there, I couldn't remember myrialux's real name. Which isn't that worrying if you happen to know that I always completely blank out on names of people close to me. If I have a roommate, the default name for them is "Whatsherface, my roommate." And what makes this funnier is that it even happens when I have a roommate named Stephanie, as I did for three years (two different Stephanies, even!).


I really need a I CANNOT BRAIN I HAVE THE DUMB icon.

Comments

[blissfish.livejournal.com]

Well, I snagged this one w/permission from someone who snagged it from someone, etc. Not original, but it's dumb.

[telophase.livejournal.com]

Perfect, thanks. :D

[sleary.livejournal.com]

It gets bad with the friends who are universally known by their nicknames. Especially those whose "real" names aren't their real names.

[xebra42.livejournal.com]

Teehee, the first time I was in a group with my husband and said "John" to get his attention, all of his friends looked at me like I was nuts. I had to explain that I was NOT going to be calling him Gooch, as that is just SILLY! (He is Gooch when he's in trouble though...)

[telophase.livejournal.com]

myrialux isn't "Ko!Ko!" because he just isn't. Although "Toby" is not actually his real name. XD

[xebra42.livejournal.com]

*Snorts soda out nose at the thought of someone calling him Ko!Ko!* Thanks for that, it had been a quiet afternoon :)

[telophase.livejournal.com]

Technically I believe it's the "Right Reverend Doctor DJ Ko!Ko! Fresh," but it's shortened to Ko!Ko! for everyday. XD

[sleary.livejournal.com]

I believe that is correct. And yes, the question of his real name IS a trick one. :D

[myrialux.livejournal.com]

Technically it's "The Most Rev. Dr. DJ KoKo!-Fresh" - Gambit always preferred "Right Rev." for his title, and I didn't want to cramp his style.

The only people that ever call me KoKo! anymore are Marco and Alisa.

[sleary.livejournal.com]

Your husband is one of those whose real names I'm hard-pressed to recall! Someone recently asked me what Ebony's real name was... that stumped me for a good half hour or so.

I do remember not to call Sancho "Sancho" at work. Usually.

[xebra42.livejournal.com]

I had a tricky time with Gambit's real name at first. I'm pressed with the same issue- except Trip works with me now and Trip is what is in his Aggie Ring, so calling him John is REALLY HARD.

[sleary.livejournal.com]

Trip is a John? *shakes head*

I've never had a problem remembering Gambit's name, which is weird because I wouldn't say I know him all that well.

[telophase.livejournal.com]

Around Cepheid, if you can't remember anybody's name, just call them Jason or Jen depending on the gender. You've got a better than even chance of getting it right.

(We had to counsel Tyra that when three particular Jasons are in the same room, one is Jason, one is Tasker, and one is Tico, and it always works that way, even if they're individually Jason in other company.)

[sleary.livejournal.com]

Which one gets to be Jason? Lotus?

[telophase.livejournal.com]

Yup. :)

Not quite sure what happens to the other Jasons, as I keep forgetting who else is Jason.

[sleary.livejournal.com]

They become a Greek chorus, supplied with red Dixie cups of questionable fluids.

[mechamel.livejournal.com]

Trip's is one that I remember quickly, because it's very close to my brother's name.

Hmmph. It's bad enough for you guys with the D-Names, but since most of /my/ interaction lately has been on IRC... I've started thinking of people as their IRC names.

[badnoodles.livejournal.com]

If it makes you feel any better, it takes me a couple of seconds to remember Eb's actual name is, too.