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Sunday, September 4, 2011

How The Giraffe Came By His Name






Posted by Matt at 11:21 AM
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  1. BevSeptember 4, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    I still like "Stretch" - simple, single syllable, visually accurate. Meaningful, as in stretching to find answers, stretching out of the comfort zone, stretching to connect with others. Evokes a feeling of strength.

    Oh, well, it wasn't my call to make... so Baffle Giraffle it is. Kind of has a weak, negative connotation, though, doesn't it?

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  2. MattSeptember 4, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Hi Bev, thanks for sharing this thought. I disagree that Baffle is negative or weak. My rule in naming characters is not to overthink, and to make it fun. Stretch, however logical it may be, is too conventional for my tastes.

    I like my characters to have many dimensions, and often that means a nonsensical and unexpected name. Consider Dinky Doughnuts - his name doesn't reflect his personality, but I chose it because I like saying it, and it just stuck. So was the case with Baffle. I predict 10-year olds will love it.

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  3. Usethebrains GodgiveyouSeptember 4, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    I like it! My son was so tickled to see his idea there, too.

    You are a mensch!

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  4. StimeySeptember 4, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    I like Baffle Giraffle too. Someone had suggested Algernon and I was kinda sweaty and nervous thinking you might choose that, because I have a stuffed mouse named Algernon who will be making his debut on my blog soon and then I would have felt like a thief. Phew.

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  5. MattSeptember 4, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Thanks, brains - I still think Bellfonte on Tweed must be a place.

    Stimey, Algernon is all yours! I certainly would not compete with a stuffed mouse.

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  6. Laura_GSeptember 4, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Congrats to Baffle Giraffle!

    Laura

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  7. MattSeptember 4, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Thanks Laura!

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    Baffle Giraffle? I like. Rhyme... I like it that way. Nonsensical, nothing but silliness... perfect!!

    Chris

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  9. MattSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Thanks Chris!

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  10. Helmsman of InepuSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Baffle Giraffe is nice! Cool.

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  11. MattSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Thanks Sesha!

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    wow great chouse i defintly aprove i love it :) were wolf

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