Name This Blog!

Alright, folks. The suggestions have been mulled over thoroughly, with the review panel making its final decisions (the review panel consisted of me, Charlie, Sarah, Tori, and my mother).

This was tough, I'll tell you. I liked almost every suggestion, but I had to avoid the fun ones (such as "Cup of Shut the Fuck Up," thanks Jaina) with foul language cause I like to lure folks in first before I start in with the swearing. I also couldn't use some others because there are already a hundred blogs with similar titles (such as any variation of "fat lady sings"). Others, such as "Cec Pool" while cute, have very bad childhood memories attached (shudder--I was called that a lot in school). Still others, like the awesome "Mother of the Universe" (thanks Kim) just seemed too arrogant (not that I didn't think about it for a long time, though).

So, here they are, in no particular order. These are my top five choices, with a sixth runner up choice because Sarah loves it and it's her sober anniversary and who can say no on a sober anniversary (12 years! Whoo hoo!). I will tell you why I like them, and link to the nominator.

And one more thing, before I give you the actual list--please, please, please don't feel bad if I didn't choose yours. Chances are it's because someone else is already using it! Not that I didn't like it. Promise.

OK!

1. Writ Large. This awesome suggestion was from Genie, and I'll let her quote explain why I like it so much: "I found this definition, and it spoke to me: "Signified, expressed, or embodied in a greater or more prominent magnitude or degree: 'The man was no more than the boy writ large' George Eliot)." Plus, it's a George Eliot quote, who is da bomb.

2. Uppercase Woman. That one is all Charlie, baby. I like it because he says it means "bold, yet flexible" and says I am a force to reckon with, and don't we all want to believe we are a force to be reckoned with? Charlie also pointed out that ALL CAPS is how we bloggers shout. I seem to shout a lot. Ahem.

3. A Stiff Think. This one from Veevs (I'm pretty sure she was first). I like this one a lot, being a recovered alcoholic and all. Plus I'd love to believe my posts are occasionally as bracing and calming as a stiff drink can be. You know, if you're not a drunk like me.

4. Three the Hard Way. Ah, hilarious. Not only does it touch on the infertile past and the struggle to make us a family of three, but it has porn connotations. I love me a good pornography reference that isn't out and out lewd. Heh. Plus, Charlie says that it's a term related to playing craps, which is kind of like doing IVF. Heh.

5. Limited Vocabulary. This late entry by 'nolaffing' is quite possibly my favorite. It's from the saying "A foul mouth is a sign of a limited vocabulary" and since I just got yet another "Do you kiss your daughter with that mouth?" comment, it suits me quite well. And yes, I do. I often interrupt the flow of obscenity coming out of my mouth to kiss Tori.

And our runner up: Largely Irreverent. I like the fat pun, and I love the word irreverent, but I worry that it's too close to irrelevant. Of course, that's the point, that pun. So.

There you have it! Six possible names for this blog. I was going to have a fancy linked survey and stuff but you have to pay for those if you want more than 100 responses. So just post your vote in the comment section! Please, please, PLEASE delurk and post your vote!

I promise, I will make the title that gets the most votes the new title of the blog. And the person that comes up with that title is gonna get a prize. I still don't know what, but something!

LET THE VOTING BEGIN!

Comments

[Heather]

Writ Large is my vote. Simple, evocative, clever, and yet with layers of meaning.

[Chickpea]

Writ Large!

[Donnie]

I like Uppercase Woman. Good one, Charlie.
-D.

[puppermom]

A stiff think

[Luanne]

Uppercase Woman!!!!!!!!!!!

[maggie]

Uppercase Woman is my vote with Three the hard way a close second. I actually like three the hard way better but i think that uppercase woman more clearly defines the direction you are going. I dont get Writ Large at all - I dont even know how to say "writ" and dont know what it means and i dont think of myself as stupid but perhaps i am...

[Jo-Ann]

Three the Hard Way

[dawn]

I like the first two with Writ Large inching up to favorite but just barely! I think they both rock!

[Annika]

Writ Large beats Uppercase Woman by a nose. Not my nose (it's Italian), but a cute little button nose.

[Jen]

while i really like the explanation of writ large and think it's fitting, i think limited vocabulary is the real-deal cecily i've come to love. it speaks to your pulls-no-punches style and also, could be referring to tori's speech in the coming months.

plus, sometimes life calls for swearing and you do it well. :)

[Liz]

A Stiff Think!

[Melissa Garrett]

I had to think about this for awhile, but I'm going with Limited Vocabulary. As a writer, this is the title that most intrigued me, the one that, if I didn't read your blog already would leave me wondering, "what's that one all about?"

[Elizabeth]

I think these are all great, it's really hard to choose. I think my favorite is A Stiff Think, but honestly, whichever wins will be fine. They are all excellent.

[Sara]

Uppercase Woman is my first choice, but don't you think A Stiff Think also has some pornographic, uh, elements? (That would be my second choie!)

[Elizabeth]

Writ Large

[Jenni]

I am a fan of 'Largely Irreverant'

And sort of related I would love to hear your plans for keeping Tori from being a potty mouth. I say this because my little guy parroted 'bugger' back at the husband the other day! Funny until he has all the other kids running around screaming bugger bugger bugger or worse...

[Eliza]

I LOVE "Writ Large!" "Largely Irreverent" was a close runner-up though :)

[E]

Uppercase Woman, with Writ Large as #2

[New Kid on the Hallway]

Delurking to say that I really like Writ Large. After that, Limited Vocabulary. Then Largely Irreverent.

[Jessica]

Uppercase Woman, definitely. Easy to remember and clever.

[PiquantMolly (AKA Mollywogger)]

Writ Large. No question.

[Val]

OK - I skipped all other other comments so not to get influenced. I think Uppercase Woman IS YOU!

[MsPrufrock]

Limited Vocabulary gets my vote, as I like to think there are a large portion of us fabulous bloggers who like to swear AND can form coherent sentences. Well done, us.

Writ Large is second for me.

[girl in greenwood]

Largely Irreverent!

[Kerri]

'Largely Irreverent'

I love this, because it only says largely.... not entirely.
so it gives you scope for your softer side.
Cheers