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I am no longer to call my daughter (Aurora Joy, a.k.a. Rory) "Kiddo," by executive fiat. What nickname should I use?
Pickles
15% (2 votes)
Sparkles
8% (1 vote)
Scooter
38% (5 votes)
Goober
31% (4 votes)
Gilmore
8% (1 vote)
Total votes: 13
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Goober
Because any Kiddo who dares command her Pappy to call her something else deserves what she gets.
It's not her what fiatted.
It's not her what fiatted.
Collateral Damage is Always Regrettable
But nevertheless executives must be reminded that decisions have consequences.
That's not a lawful order.
That's not a lawful order.
Do you want to tell the
Do you want to tell the Major that, Specialist?
Easy.
Civilian control is perhaps the most fundamental principle of the American military tradition.
My Ma called me "Monkey"
My Ma called me "Monkey" until my Grandmother suggested it might stick.
Now I'm stuck with Rawdog... go fig.
Also, I knew a girl in high
Also, I knew a girl in high school called "Scooter" for just that reason.
Executive fiat?
Does the executive Karmann Ghia outrank that?
Anyway, I'd go with Princess or Pumpkin, but seeing as there was no "other" option on the poll, I'm guessing you're not amenable to those.
Executive * > Executive
Executive * > Executive Fiat
Trust me. I used to own a Fiat.
Me no longer Rooster, me Little Mouse
so sayeth the youngest of the CyClan. Though over Xmas my mother suggested a generic nickname that would apply to both girls might be good planning for those looming "senior moments" to come, I'm thinking "Chicklet" might work for that, I've tried it once and it wasn't flat out rejected.
As to those "senior moments" - last week I had to circle the CostCo parking lot 3 times pushing my cart before I could locate my car. Also, my older brother who is about 5 years older than me has lost a substantial amount of hair since I saw him last Xmas.