Went to my first Parangal sa Mag-aaral today, lured by some promise of prestige and honor, only to find out that the university hands out rolled up bond paper to its esteemed students. The entire thing made me feel like some sort of graduate, especially since the rolled-up thing resembles what schools give out on graduation day.
Whining about the exercise, though, seems a little ungrateful, considering people took time to honor someone like me.
I did find ways to amuse myself, particularly by taking note of the wonderful names people have. Disclaimer: I have no idea who these people are, I bear no grudges against them and if they’re interested, they can make fun of my name, too. I’m willing to take on as much as I dish out, so it’s all good.
I realized that some parents can be rather inconsiderate — or rather batty — when naming their kids. I, for one, would gladly name my son-to-be Yang Di Pertuan Agong, which is Malay for O Supreme Ruler of this Sorry Ass Planet. Or something.
Some of the interesting names I heard today (at least those I can remember):
- Bonaparte (yes, first name)
- Pacino (still a first name)
- Voltaire (2 of them!)
But this one takes the cake: Israel Jordan Samson. Somehow, you just know the guy’s God’s chosen one.
February 22nd, 2007 at 10:03 am
My brother’s schoolmate is Merry Chris. Her last name is Mas. Really. :p
February 22nd, 2007 at 11:41 am
some parents can be so evil. the tsinoy community has its fair share, though, with names like:
chica go (councilor — really, although I think he died already)
jonathan livingston sy
February 23rd, 2007 at 9:55 am
I went to grade school with a boy named Tennis. Seriously. The guy probably hasn’t picked up a racquet in his life.
But unless your parents were on drugs and you ended up with a really crappy name like Maba Ho, I say they get points for originality. My own parents are rather conservative (I was named after my great-grandmother). I mean, come on. Everyone and their mother are named Kristina, or some variation thereof. My two best friends are also named Cristina. Buti na lang iba-iba mga nicknames namin.