One of the things that we've noticed since we've been living in China is the unusual Western names adopted by the Chinese. So, since we've been in Disney these past few days, we've been reading the name tags of the staff at the hotel and the park. Here's a list of the usual ones that we've come across. Venus, Petty, Step, Sonic, Moe, Icy, Food, Chunk, Candy, Kermit and Rainbow. Not names that I would adopt but I'm sure there is an underlying reason that these names were chosen.
I've always wanted to start a T-shirt business with sayings. Most Chinese don't know what the terminology used on the t-shirts means. I saw a woman the other day with a shirt that read "Rock my body." Clearly, she didn't know what it meant because if she did, she wouldn't be wearing it.
I want to go around and ask the Chinese if they know what the meaning behind their Westernized name means. I don't think anyone would voluntarily call themselves Sonic. The first thing I wanted to say was "Is your last name Hedgehog?" In addition, naming yourself Petty or Step is really not attractive. Chunk is another one that I wouldn't want to have on a name tag. I can actually think of all the jokes that could come with it.
So, we'll be on the lookout for more unusual names. I'm sure there will be another entry.
