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[–] [email protected] 50 points 10 months ago (4 children)

This is not fair.

As a woman who keeps accidentally dating dudes named Robert, I keep coming up with new nicknames to keep them obviously different. That's the power move.

Also the Roberts all appreciate having a new, more unique name, so that's a good sign. Just make sure the person doesn't mind the nickname you choose, and you're in good.

[–] [email protected] 33 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

I live in Norway and like every second person is named Chris. There's Kristoffer, Kristina, Kristine, Kristian etc. and I know at least two people with each of those names.
Whenever my girlfriend refers to any one of them I have to flip through a mental rolodex to figure out who the hell she's talking about.
I really should start giving them nicknames.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago

I know about 10 people called Alex, 4 of whom I'm close to. It's exhausting to keep track of who knows which Alex and which Alex everyone might be referring to when they don't specify.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Do you know the musical "Company", specifically the song from it of the same name? You'll get a few more ideas there lol

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I do not! I'll check it out after work! Thanks!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

It's such a good show. Patti Lupone was in the most recent revival with a gender swapped cast. So amazing.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I'm really curious...what nicknames other than Rob fit well? Cause my brain just says "Robo" and that's pretty horrendous, so I'd love to know what you came up with.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Robby, Bob, Bobby, Bert

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

I usually give them a nickname based on either gamer tag or their last name or a character name (from Pathfinder or whatever.)

[–] [email protected] 40 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Honestly, I don't Blaime him.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

😂 good one!

[–] [email protected] 20 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Along with...

Blade... Lazer.... Blazer... And I believe you've met my fitness consignulatory, Michelle

[–] [email protected] 7 points 10 months ago
[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

Wait! There's a guy on our team dressed like a pirate?!?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 months ago

Isn't Blaise a Team Magma Admin?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago

My direct line manager is called Blaine and I really really hope it's him because if he gets some he'll be less annoying

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

If he's named after Blaise Pascal, he's probably a Chad nerd.