Aw hell, David. Let's just stick with Wee-ner because it is simply too hilarious. Even though, technically the Germans would say Why- ner, we all need every chance we can get to laugh these days.
I'm not trying to ruin anybody's fun with this, Sharron. It's just unfortunate for some people that they have to go through life with names that get them teased.
I agree, David. I think most of us have experienced it in some form. So here’s another: I had a teacher in high school who doubled as the girl’s softball coach. His name was Harry Sachs. AND he preferred to go by Harry and not “Harold.” Harry Sachs. No choice but to adapt really fast and know the teasers are unoriginal idiots and therefore not worth your time….or, you know, name change some day :)
Most of the stars in the Golden Age of Hollywood operated under handles that weren't their own. Partially to avoid the awkward name scenario, but also to avoid having a broadly Jewish name (the moguls, despite most of them being Jews, frowned on it) or because their real names weren't intriguing enough to create a level of mystique.
I am familiar with this trend from Hollywood and show business in general, especially during the 30s, 40s, and even 50s. It's pretty interesting to think about how something like a person's name carries so much weight in general.
Understood, Mr Mother of Pearl. My family's name was Schloss. Pronounced slosh by the bullies. Imagine the childhood ridicule. I hated the teasing at the time, but it gave us both character, didn't it. So we win! ha ha ha
HA! Thanks! I will take any form of shiny affirmation I can get these days! See? They never should have retired that system after first grade. Big mistake. Huge!
I'm catching up on your stuff here Sheila and am now unwilling to do anything else. I'm just sitting here visualizing Mr. Weiner running naked from the law, and perhaps his entire life, in the dead of a NH winter. And now I'm going to view my food co-op with new eyes.
HAAAAAA!! Oh you are so funny and much too kind! The world is definitely wobbling off its axis, but news of the weird continues to surface….maybe that’s ultimately a good thing. I’ll report back. X!
Thanks my friend! :) My shutter finger is itchy for collaaahhh! bring it, spring! So if I read you right, there are upstanding Weiners and rotten Weiners…hmmm :)
This is the writing we need right now - both funny and beautiful while slamming the assholes (well not Mr. Weiner who was clearly on the strugglebus so not slamming him just admiring his post MVA creativity!)
Thanks Donna! I know that destruction of property is not the answer…but………it’s really hard to have a sad about those stations given the company etc. :) And there could be a lot more to the Weiner business! If it were 1997 they would have called in Scully and Mulder…believe it!
Maybe Weiner had just been let go from his job at Schweddy Balls.
Also, I can’t tell if you are young enough to know what “grabbed the bag” means and are using it justly….or if you are unintentionally just being an old head??
What? Even the fine folks at Schweddy Balls are feeling the DOGE cuts these days? That cannot stand! I honestly didn’t know that “grabbed the bag” was a specific kind of slang. I was actually riffing a bit on a line from the show, Schitt’s Creek. WOW! THE BAG’S GOT LAYERS!! Thanks my friend!
"There was no chance that Weiner was going to slip out of their grasp..." Oh My God, Sheila. You are outrageously funny. Regarding the awakening of geriatric hippies, that entire paragraph beginning with "Don't forget, these people know..." is funny, but it is the absolute truth. Just wait and see. We made a difference from 1970 to 1974 and we can do it again. That second photo with the tree reflection in the puddle is pure wizardry! Takes my breath away.
Sharron…just think of the possibilities of badass hippies teaming up with Gen Z…these two generations would get. stuff. DONE! I’m here for it. Where is the GoFundMe….
The joke evaporates if Mr. Weiner and the media pronounce his surname as WHY-ner.
NEVER!!! :) Though if it’s the only way they could get through it without giggling a little..I’ll allow it :)
Aw hell, David. Let's just stick with Wee-ner because it is simply too hilarious. Even though, technically the Germans would say Why- ner, we all need every chance we can get to laugh these days.
I'm not trying to ruin anybody's fun with this, Sharron. It's just unfortunate for some people that they have to go through life with names that get them teased.
I agree, David. I think most of us have experienced it in some form. So here’s another: I had a teacher in high school who doubled as the girl’s softball coach. His name was Harry Sachs. AND he preferred to go by Harry and not “Harold.” Harry Sachs. No choice but to adapt really fast and know the teasers are unoriginal idiots and therefore not worth your time….or, you know, name change some day :)
Most of the stars in the Golden Age of Hollywood operated under handles that weren't their own. Partially to avoid the awkward name scenario, but also to avoid having a broadly Jewish name (the moguls, despite most of them being Jews, frowned on it) or because their real names weren't intriguing enough to create a level of mystique.
I am familiar with this trend from Hollywood and show business in general, especially during the 30s, 40s, and even 50s. It's pretty interesting to think about how something like a person's name carries so much weight in general.
Understood, Mr Mother of Pearl. My family's name was Schloss. Pronounced slosh by the bullies. Imagine the childhood ridicule. I hated the teasing at the time, but it gave us both character, didn't it. So we win! ha ha ha
You totally win! It only sharpened your creativity. Bravo!!
BTW, Sheila, is your last name pronounced as "mission" or "motion"?
It’s pronounced “motion.” You can imagine people have had fun with that as well…slomoe, locamoe…it never gets old! :)
Judge: "All rise...except you, Mr. Weiner."
Love the photographs of the reflections in the puddles - beautifully captured.
HAAAAA!! Aww man! How did I miss that low hanging joke fruit (PUN INTENDED!!) You get a gold star! Thanks so much….X!
You get all the gold stars for your article, Sheila - I really enjoyed it. ⭐
HA! Thanks! I will take any form of shiny affirmation I can get these days! See? They never should have retired that system after first grade. Big mistake. Huge!
I'm catching up on your stuff here Sheila and am now unwilling to do anything else. I'm just sitting here visualizing Mr. Weiner running naked from the law, and perhaps his entire life, in the dead of a NH winter. And now I'm going to view my food co-op with new eyes.
HAAAAAA!! Oh you are so funny and much too kind! The world is definitely wobbling off its axis, but news of the weird continues to surface….maybe that’s ultimately a good thing. I’ll report back. X!
No joke - my HS Drivers Ed instructor’s name was MR. WIENER!!!!!! Like the hotdog, not the emotional basket case whining about his day.
I learned how to drive from my mom, Grandma, and Mr. Wiener. 😆.
This may be one of your funniest blogs!!
OMIG! I feel like I need to send you a prize for that! Incredible! And to go into Driver’s Ed! Holeeee smokes! THAT’S A BOLD WEINER! 😂😂😂😂
HAHAHA!
LOLOL the Weiner story killed me. Bravo!
Sometimes the Internet still giveth..right? :)
Wuuuuttt? Those photographs! Hun! When is your art show?
I know a Weiner family in MA. Good people. Hoping this dude is no relation. Naked in 45 degrees? Hmmm.
Thanks my friend! :) My shutter finger is itchy for collaaahhh! bring it, spring! So if I read you right, there are upstanding Weiners and rotten Weiners…hmmm :)
And Hello? I loved your interview!!!
Me too!! I love that you’re signal boosting the funny femme brigade around here! Keep it up! X!
This is the writing we need right now - both funny and beautiful while slamming the assholes (well not Mr. Weiner who was clearly on the strugglebus so not slamming him just admiring his post MVA creativity!)
Thanks Donna! I know that destruction of property is not the answer…but………it’s really hard to have a sad about those stations given the company etc. :) And there could be a lot more to the Weiner business! If it were 1997 they would have called in Scully and Mulder…believe it!
Absolutely!
Maybe Weiner had just been let go from his job at Schweddy Balls.
Also, I can’t tell if you are young enough to know what “grabbed the bag” means and are using it justly….or if you are unintentionally just being an old head??
What? Even the fine folks at Schweddy Balls are feeling the DOGE cuts these days? That cannot stand! I honestly didn’t know that “grabbed the bag” was a specific kind of slang. I was actually riffing a bit on a line from the show, Schitt’s Creek. WOW! THE BAG’S GOT LAYERS!! Thanks my friend!
More Weiners, please! Ohpleaseohpleaseohplease....
I might watch that reality show..right? The Real Weiners of Detroit? (ohpleaseohpleaseohplease…)
"There was no chance that Weiner was going to slip out of their grasp..." Oh My God, Sheila. You are outrageously funny. Regarding the awakening of geriatric hippies, that entire paragraph beginning with "Don't forget, these people know..." is funny, but it is the absolute truth. Just wait and see. We made a difference from 1970 to 1974 and we can do it again. That second photo with the tree reflection in the puddle is pure wizardry! Takes my breath away.
Sharron…just think of the possibilities of badass hippies teaming up with Gen Z…these two generations would get. stuff. DONE! I’m here for it. Where is the GoFundMe….