People’s reactions when you tell them your baby’s/child’s name.

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DS1 is Angus and DD is Harriet. When I tell people what their names are they always say "nice" or "lovely" or something like that.

DS2 is George and WOW, I had no idea what a reaction a boring old name like George would get. People LOVE it, especially old people and especially old male fruiterers.

I have had this conversation (or similar) many times now.

OM – old man fruiterer.

OM: Oh look at the little kangaroo baby. (‘cos DS2’s always in the Ergo). Look at you.
Me: His name’s George.
OM: George! Look, a little George. Are you Italian?
Me: No.
OM: Are you Greek?
Me: No.
OM: Why you call ‘im George?
Me: We just like it and thought it suited him.
OM: (calls over other OM fruiterer colleagues) Look it’s a little George. He’s not Greek.

I think it’s absolutely hilarious. It makes me smile for the rest of the day.