• dejected_warp_core@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    Disclaimer: In no way do I endorse walking up to people and calling them things. ASK how they want to be addressed first, FFS.

    I’ve had friends with ironic nicknames, including disabled folks. Sometimes, the situation just sucks and they seek dark humor in many things, including watching people squirm with a cringe inducing nickname.

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        3 months ago

        I certainly don’t. Honestly, it’s so deliciously underhanded and creative. It’s rare to witness and I love it.

        To avoid doxing myself, let me concoct an example. Imagine meeting a blind person who introduces themselves as X-ray (or Cyclops, or Odin). Yikes. You dance around it at first, but they just smell blood in the water: “why are you avoiding my name?” I mean, you have to laugh, but that just gets you in more “trouble.”

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          3 months ago

          And then theres people like me. I genuinely don’t remember new peoples names.

          So I’m just like “Hey, uhhhhh, whats yer name…shit, what is it again?”

          “Cyclops”

          “Really? I forgot CYCLOPS for a one eyed midget??? How’d I mess THAT up?”

          And they’re just giving me this bewildered stare…except with an eyepatch.

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            3 months ago

            A trick I use: Cop to having that weakness and use repetition to drill it into your skull.

            Hi, Jen. Just to let you know, I’m one of those “can’t remember names” people. I’m trying something to fix that: I’m going to use your name, Jen, a bunch in this conversation so I don’t forget. Thanks Jen.

            Then lean into how ridiculous this sounds after a while, like it’s a game; you may get a laugh or two. It’s silly, but people appreciate it when you take an interest in treating them right. You’ll also find this is a very common “problem” and is very relatable to most people.