Stuff I think is stupid, Vol 1 : Naming your kids stupid shit

Yeah, I get it. Everyone gets to name their kid what they want...yep...with you there. However, this does not mean that your choices in names does not leave you open for ridicule. 

The trend seems two fold, either name your kid something that sounds like an old New England last name (Grayson, Easton, Flanner, etc) or name your kid something and spell it in some obscure fashion. 

What ever happened to normal names? I'm all for originality and by own admission, cannot not stand my own first name. I'll also admit that my generation had A LOT of Jennifers, Ashleys, etc. However, if you look at the rosters for your average pre-school class, it's as though everyone is trying to be unique with their name choice and arrived at EXACTLY THE SAME NAME. I know 4 Graysons under 4 alone...

So let's talk about this, where are the Laurens? The Elizabeths? Can I get a Sarah up in here? A Jessica to save my soul?

I feel for these "eclectically" named children, for life will always be tough for them. Moxie is very cute for a 5 year old, but might be a little hard to run a boardroom with. Granted, if the child is going to run a boardroom, she's going to need some Moxie, but teaching her to have and giving her the name are different things entirely. 

There are also names that are just ugly. Certain names where, when introduced to their child I think "gosh, I'd name my kid that IF ALL THE OTHER NAMES IN THE WORLD WERE ALREADY TAKEN." Poor kids, life will always be tough. 

I pity the kids who are named for a character in a movie or a tv show, but at least they will always be able to say "well, mom was a really big True Blood fan." or "my dad really liked Game of Thrones" as sad as that may be. But the poor kids name after luxury items, I'm looking at you Lexus and Porsche...you poor little darlings. 

And then there are the special parents who name their children a seemingly normal name, but spell it with either a useless consonant or with a unique twist which ensures they will spend their ENTIRE LIFE spelling their name out for people. "It's Jessica, but with a K. Jessika" or the poor kid with the misfortune to be named Jaxson. 

One day, all the Graysons,  Eatons, Jessika and Jaxson's are going to go on their 8th grade trip to Washington DC and find themselves with their "spending money" at one of those schlock shops where you can buy a shot glass or a license plate with their name on it. 

And not one of these dear angels will be able to purchase one. While all the kids named Ryan or Jennifer or even Bethany will be able to choose between personalized items, poor Easton will be depressed and empty handed. 

And poor Moxie, she won't even be able to find something to buy.