The cashier at the grocery store wants to set me up with her grandson. She doesn’t know his actual age (“in his thirties”) and he lives in Chicago (“Mol, it’s only an hour away!” –yes, by PLANE) but also, his last name is Brown. So when I marry Mr. Brown – because who are we kidding, I obviously will – my married name will be Molly Brown, as in the Unsinkable Molly Brown from the Titanic. Upon marriage, I think I will change my entire name to include the entire title: The Unsinkable Molly Brown from the Titanic. It’s catchy.
I didn’t think a last name could get worse than that of The Kid’s (his starts with an M and sounded HORRIBLE with my first name; think Molly Maguire, Molly Malone, Molly Mercer, etc.) but alas, I have found it. And since I can’t imagine a name that could feasibly sound even worse, we’re obviously meant to be.
I have his “computer numbers” (email address – bless her heart, the cashier is in her eighties) and am supposed to make the first move. The Brother thinks I should open with the bit about his last name because guys find it endearing and not at all scary when a girl tells tales about impending marriage and future plans. I think he’s right.
September 21, 2009 at 12:22 pm
A close friend of mine is named Molly and when she married she became Molly Brown. And she said the exact same thind as you did in this post about the name.
September 21, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Was at my parents house yesterday and after a few beverages, I found it amusing to discuss my impending wedding ceremony to Mr Brown. The wedding will be held in winter and, clearly, Titanic themed.
Although all guests will be invited to the reception, not all invitations ensure entrance to the indoor party –only the creme will be guarenteed spots; the majority of the guest population will be directed into the outdoor picnic tables where hypothermia will be all the craze. I will be indoors, toasty warm, saying “We don’t have enough room for everyone!” and finding this all hilarious.
September 22, 2009 at 8:54 pm
Nice mollye, though I’m so not coming if I’m part of the outdoor crew.