In Wales (UK) people in small villages, years ago, often differentiated between the many people with the same surname by referring to them as, for instance, ‘Jones the milk’ ‘Jones the farm’ ‘Jones the taxi’, and so on. None of them objected, as far as I know.
I wonder how Ruthie would take to being called… Sanitarium Sister. (I was about to say ‘twisted’ but then remembered that I needed to use a place name.)
Stellagal about 10 years ago
And you’ll become bedroom girl, Ruthie.
Herb Thiel Premium Member about 10 years ago
Spoken like a true sibling.
IQTech61 about 10 years ago
Gotta admit – I love Ruthie in all her feistiness and courage. She is the best female character on the web.
Ermine Notyours about 10 years ago
“I can TOO call people by their places. I’ll just ask the Homework Hotline Lady.”
alondra about 10 years ago
It’s not a bad idea to call people such names if you don’t know their name. At least everyone knows who you’re talking about.
mai griffin about 10 years ago
In Wales (UK) people in small villages, years ago, often differentiated between the many people with the same surname by referring to them as, for instance, ‘Jones the milk’ ‘Jones the farm’ ‘Jones the taxi’, and so on. None of them objected, as far as I know.
Strod about 10 years ago
I totally agree with Joe on this one.
The Rolling Cat about 10 years ago
I wonder how Ruthie would take to being called… Sanitarium Sister. (I was about to say ‘twisted’ but then remembered that I needed to use a place name.)