I'm sure this is not a new idea, but I thought it would be fun to invite all the other people named Paul Overton on Face Book to be my friends. So, I wrote them this letter:
Dear Paul Overton,
I am also named Paul Overton and am of the opinion that all Paul Overtons should know how many other Paul Overtons there are on the planet and feel that we are united in Paul Overton-ness. I think Facebook is an ideal vehicle for getting in touch with Paul Overtons all over the world and hope you feel the same. If you do, please do a search for the name Paul Overton on Facebook and send friend requests to all of us. Some of you have already accepted my invitation, and I must say, I feel better already knowing that there other Paul Overtons doing Paul Overton-like things all over our planet!
Yours in Paul Overton-ness,
Paul Overton
Now, if I got that letter, I'd be like "Hells Yeah! That is flippin' awesome!" But guess what? It turns out that most other Paul Overtons are total d-bags who don't want to play in my sandbox. WTF! How hard is it to add me as your friend, jerky Paul Overtons?
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Paul Overton is now friends with Paul Overton
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Dear Paul Overton,
I have not embarked on such a bold social media experience, but I have found that I dislike the majority of Nicks that I have met, regardless of last names. Do you think there is a degree of name-protectiveness inherent in having a particular name your whole life? So, for me, it's like, "Hey pal, you're not being a Nick. This is how you do it. Quit crampin' my style." I imagine this irkedness is compounded when you meet a guy with your same full name.
You are clearly the exception to this, as the Nick B. we both know in Durham is one of my few exceptions. He's good people.
Your Pal,
Nick
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