Black student - 7 yrs Assault/ White student - probation arson, Paris TX

[Munchkin03]

Her name really is Shaquanda? I always thought that was the "stock Ebonics" name that no one really had.

Her mother should be arrested for giving her that name.

[1908Revelations]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

Her name really is Shaquanda? I always thought that was the "stock Ebonics" name that no one really had.

Her mother should be arrested for giving her that name.

If you think that's bad you should come to work with me when I am calling the roll! Shaquanda is nothing to the names I fumble over. I either get another student to help me, call last names only, or I spell it out! I

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by 1908Revelations

If you think that's bad you should come to work with me when I am calling the roll! Shaquanda is nothing to the names I fumble over. I either get another student to help me, call last names only, or I spell it out! I

You have got to see these names:

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...t=Ghetto+names

Like MercedesSL65AMG, BMW750iL and Ca Dillac Escalade EXT

[macallan25]

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

You have got to see these names:

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...t=Ghetto+names

Like MercedesSL65AMG, BMW750iL and Ca Dillac Escalade EXT

Funny thread......but its actually quite sad when you come across a made up name that you have actually seen/heard in real life.

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by macallan25

Funny thread......but its actually quite sad when you come across a made up name that you have actually seen/heard in real life.

How come you think it is funny on the one hand, then sad on the other?

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

How come you think it is funny on the one hand, then sad on the other?

Well, I think those names are funny because they just are. At the same time, however, they're sad because I know that these people will probably have a hard time being taken seriously as adults if they pursue higher education or professional careers. I don't think I would hire an Aliz'eeta Vuitton to be one of my architects unless she was double-Ivy, magna cum laude at both.

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

Well, I think those names are funny because they just are. At the same time, however, they're sad because I know that these people will probably have a hard time being taken seriously as adults if they pursue higher education or professional careers. I don't think I would hire an Aliz'eeta Vuitton to be one of my architects unless she was double-Ivy, magna cum laude at both.

But we hire folks with all kinds of names that employers are unable to pronounce. So, what are you really trying to say? Basically, stop your reasoning behind your justification to hate. Just say that you do and deal with it. Most of us can handle it. It is the young people that won't. Probably because their momma's actually did name them after a car or a shoe.

[1908Revelations]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

Well, I think those names are funny because they just are. At the same time, however, they're sad because I know that these people will probably have a hard time being taken seriously as adults if they pursue higher education or professional careers. I don't think I would hire an Aliz'eeta Vuitton to be one of my architects unless she was double-Ivy, magna cum laude at both.

I understand that the names sound funny, but the name is in an indicator of their abilities. So to say a woman named Lisa will do fine coming from a state school, but Alize has to come from Princeton is just wrong. People will judge them for their names and ask them how did the get them, but damn! My name is very comon so I do not and will not have that problem, but I would hate it if I had to graduate from Ivy Leauge twice to even be considered for a job plus have a 4.0 sheesh how many people on GC have 4.0 at the completion of their Bachelors? (don't answer that) This is exactly why if I have children I will stick to mainstream names because I would be pissed if my child got passed up for a job because of their name.

[macallan25]

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

How come you think it is funny on the one hand, then sad on the other?

Because the names are funny..........it's sad that someone would actually name their child something like that and think that it is appropriate. Good luck being taken seriously.

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by macallan25

it's sad that someone would actually name their child something like that and think that it is appropriate. Good luck being taken seriously.

So like Cadillac Williams is a very inappropriate name and is never taken seriously...