So on January 7th, Beyonce and Jay-Z’s little daughter was born and the baby’s name damn near shut down Twitter. Now they decided to name her Blue Ivy Carter (or is it Ivy Blue Carter?) and that, in typical fashion, touched off a sh*t-storm of controversy, criticism and flat-out ignorance. Beyond the fact that everyone and their mama tried to find ways to tie the babies name into the illuminati and devil worshipping, a bunch of DOUCHEBAGS who gave their OWN babies DOUCHEBAG names had the nerve to point fingers at someone else.
Listen, I don’t really think parents need an actual LICENSE to choose their babies names – because I think a DRUG test will suffice. When I walk the streets and hear some of the BULLSH*T that some of y’all decided to name your kid, ain’t NONE of ya’ll have the right to question what two responsible, sober adults decide to call their child (Especially when Blue and Ivy aren’t even terrible names). How many people you know are named after cars (Mercedes, Lexus, Bentley) or lotion (Nivea) or has a project name starting with Sha, La, De or Le? C’mon man.
Like I said I Facebook:
“Some Of Y’all Have Children Named Lexus, Mercedes, Shakaykay & Lamarquestion & Have The Nerve To Make Fun Of Blue Ivy? F*^k Outta Here”
And I said that not because I think children with the names Shakaykay and Lamarquestion need to jump off a ledge and kill themselves, but to point out that ALL names are unique in their own way so to point out only TWO amongst the vast array of different-ass baby names out there is FOOLISH.
But if you really want to get technical, what REALLY is a weird name? Names are just arrangements of sounds and syllables and really what makes one name better than the next is how palatable those sounds are to the ears. There’s nothing wrong with naming your child after a colour like Blue – hell I know a girl with name Turquoise and I think that’s actually really cool and eloquent.
And to all the people trying to arrange the child’s name around and figure out how it relates to the illuminati let me refer you to another Facebook post I made yesterday:
“And Also People Need To Shut The F*^k Up With Deciphering The Illuminati…Some Of Y’all Haven’t Figured Out Basic Geometry And I’m Suppose To Trust YOU Figured Out Secret Codes Of A Demonic Organization…F*^k Outta Here”
I always laugh my ass off when I hear high school students talk about the illuminati and HALF these bastards can’t conjugate a verb or complete a math equation with brackets – but I guess YOU have the power to analyze codes of a secret fraternity on your Acer laptop with Worldstarhiphop open huh?!
Some of you IDIOTS should really stop focusing on what other people are naming their kids and take a sober-second and look at what the F*^K you are calling your own.
This Is Your Conscience
49 Comments, Comment or Ping
lincolnanthonyblades
Ladies & Gentlemen, What Are YOUR Thoughts On Blue Ivy As A Name?
Also, What Are Some Of The More Ridiculous Names You've Ever Personally Heard In Your Life?
Jan 8th, 2012
Mabl
"'And Also People Need To Shut The F*^k Up With Deciphering The Illuminati…Some Of Y’all Haven’t Figured Out Basic Geometry And I’m Suppose To Trust YOU Figured Out Secret Codes Of A Demonic Organization…F*^k Outta Here,'" LMFAO.
Jan 9th, 2012
krystllyght
Omg I used to be a photographer and I'd get lots of kids with crazy names. Some that really stood out were Salsa, Asia'niya, Demonico and Misteri (Mystery). Smh.
My cousin used to be a case worker. She and I pretty much had a running game where we tried to top each other with the ridiculous names we'd heard. She almost always won. I mean she knew of some kids named Kokaine and Marijuana. They were brother and sister.
I actually like Ivy but they could've saved Blue for a dog or goldfish or something.
Jan 9th, 2012
lincolnanthonyblades
No Way Someone Named Their Kids Marijuana & Kokaine…I REFUSE To Believe That..
Jan 9th, 2012
rhenewal
I went to high school with twins named "Lord" and "Master". To this day, I can only imagine being a mom and yelling, "Lord, didn't I tell you to clean your room?!" or "Master, pick up your socks!" Somehow, it just doesn't work for me.
Jan 9th, 2012
krystllyght
Refuse all you want bro. It's what she said. I'll ask her about it later.
Jan 9th, 2012
krystllyght
So I was fuzzy on the details. She met the dude in college eight or nine years ago. Crazy ain't it?
Jan 9th, 2012
ChloeRayne516
I would have actually liked it the other way around " Ivy Blu" there's no E. But hey it ain't my pikney so more power and lacefronts to them!!
Jan 9th, 2012
Bee
"But hey it ain't my pikney so more power and lacefronts to them!!" – my sentiments exactly. Lol. People have their panties in a bunch over someone else's child's name like it's stopping them from paying their bills or something. Hilarious.
Besides, I have two family members named Blue, and they both survived…no Illuminati, were able to get jobs, and are not social pariahs. It's not the end of the world. Lol.
Jan 9th, 2012
Vicky
I understand you want to give your child a unique name, I get that – there is nothing better than having 5 kids in one class named the same thing! But some names are crazy! Blue Ivy isn't as bad as some other names out there. I will agree with Chloe that I like better Ivy Blue, but I'm not the multimillionaire who just gave birth to this child so who am I to say. Bear Blu (Alicia Silverstone's son) – BEAR? Really? ROAAAAAWWR! Celebrities in general take it too far with the originality of their offspring's name.
As for the whole "illuminati", people love to talk enough sh*t that they don't know about.
BTW, did Jay-Z say he was gonna name his daughter Brooklyn…..Guess Beyonce won that match!
Jan 9th, 2012
Bilal
I saw a news segment where a kid had the name "Da-realist"…
Jan 9th, 2012
@craziijnell
Brooke Lynn is not a bad name…. LOL and isn't Brooklyn a Beckham?
Jan 9th, 2012
Amanda Scott
I actually like those names! What were their last names??
Jan 9th, 2012
Amanda Scott
LOL! No way that was his real name!
Jan 9th, 2012
@craziijnell
Meh… I am not a fan of unique names just thrown together to make a foolish impact. Did y'all see the La-a (or whatever) pronounced Ladasha (or whatever)? Foolery and no thanks.
Am I advocating Eurocentric names? Like Morgan? nope… but La-a, Cinnamon, Blue Ivy (Ivy Blue) no thanks. My fmr best friend changed her name from Tanisha to Eve so she could "get a job". I looked her square in the eye and said… "just because you change your name to sound less "Black" doesn't mean you're not Black. If they don't want to hire you based on race, they wont… they'll SEE you."
Jan 9th, 2012
Amanda Scott
In the south they have been naming their kids Bear and Homer since the Civil war
But I agree with your point…who I am to say?
Jan 9th, 2012
Amanda Scott
People luv to live vicariously through celebs like their friends just because they bought their album and follow them on twitter lol
Jan 9th, 2012
ATLienSince82
Come down to the A and you gon hear some funky ass names
Jan 9th, 2012
ATLienSince82
Nigga…you serious??
Jan 9th, 2012
ATLienSince82
Whoever named they damn kid Cinnamon must want her to be a stripper when she grows up!
Jan 9th, 2012
ChloeRayne516
[ "just because you change your name to sound less "Black" doesn't mean you're not Black. If they don't want to hire you based on race, they wont... they'll SEE you." ]
This is true but at least by changing her name she will make it through the interview process at least, because nowadays YOUR NAME can hinder you… I've read from people who work in HR who admittedly stated that they prejudge applicants by their name.. (ethnic names mostly) and their applications went straight to the bottom of the pile.. Is it Right? HELL NO buuuut it's a tough market and times are hard so It Does Happen. So your friend changing her name was a good career move.
That is why parents needs to THINK longterm when naming their kids.. I did, babygirl has an irish first name and our last name is universal (jewish, irish, wasp, black, ) you WILL NOT be able to pinpoint her ethnic identity until the actual face to face interview.
Jan 9th, 2012
Independent Woman
COMPLETELY disagree!
As much as we as Black people want to cry racism, the typical address-name screening that employers (black and white) do is usually correct. Of course there are great men and women from ghetto areas with ghetto names, but chances are Dayquan from the Bronx and LadiLadisha from Dade County are gonna act way too ghetto and CLASSLESS for any real company to want to hire
Jan 9th, 2012
Independent Woman
Exactly!
Jan 9th, 2012
ChloeRayne516
Riiigghttttttttt.
lol
Jan 9th, 2012
@craziijnell
My thing is, folks always switch around names, shorten there name from Jonathan to John on legal documents. Eve is her middle name. She could have simply had her diploma say Eve, went on the interviews as Eve… etc. She went ahead and legally changed her name…
….and I'm not sure she has a job.
Jan 9th, 2012
@craziijnell
*their name
Jan 9th, 2012
@craziijnell
I can still go on spokeo and facebook as see Ole Eve from round the block. Spokeo will say "African American" and the hood she grew up in.
…in this day and age, a name change will only do so much.
Jan 9th, 2012
Paul B.
Sad but true. These parents need some kind of drug test or something. One parent named their child "Special", because she wanted her child to feel special when her name was called. WTH? Another parent gave their child a weird name and got mad because the teachers kept mispronouncing it. She named the child "La-a", and had the nerve to get mad when people pronounced "Laa", come to find out the pronounciation was "La-dash-a". Smh
Jan 9th, 2012
@craziijnell
word life, I just saw a Sinnamin on facebook. Let me hope that is one of those fake names folks like to use… Let's hope.
Jan 9th, 2012
MistaHarsh
100% correct
Jan 9th, 2012
MistaHarsh
unless resumes/applications are digital and include a picture the name means everything. I'd rather get turnt down….did I just spell turned as turnt? WTF damn hiphop…
turned down based on what I said which I have total control over then a name I never chose. Also if I suspect racism I have a stronger case based on the interview then on a rejected application.
if you noticed ppl are more hip to whats going on and not using their real names on social media
Jan 9th, 2012
Bilal
Yes sir. Da-realist Clark was the kid's name.
Jan 9th, 2012
The_Mad_HATER
that shit is ridiculous!! ladasha gonna have a promising career as a comcast csr!!
Jan 9th, 2012
The_Mad_HATER
at least shell be employed in this recession tho!!
Jan 9th, 2012
The_Mad_HATER
shes a dumbass!!
Jan 9th, 2012
The_Mad_HATER
it aint racism if its always true!
Jan 9th, 2012
The_Mad_HATER
that kid better be a hell of a rapper!
Jan 9th, 2012
The_Mad_HATER
you aint lying!!
Jan 9th, 2012
MistaHarsh
Da Realest is already a rapper. Kids name however unique is not even original. How lame is that? smh
Jan 9th, 2012
MistaHarsh
Scientific Map
Jan 9th, 2012
Paul B.
Folks naming their girls "Gonorrhea" is going too dang far. This sh*t has got to stop! Why are you naming her after what your baby daddy gave you? Smh
Jan 9th, 2012
ChloeRayne516
*Hollering Out Loud*
Word!!!!!!
smdh
but truthfully I don't know how I would feel if I had to call someone who's name was Gonorrhea… o__o
Jan 9th, 2012
The_Mad_HATER
the baller right???
Jan 9th, 2012
HerCommonSense
OMG! NO!
Jan 9th, 2012
HerCommonSense
I actually find that a little sad though
Jan 9th, 2012
MistaHarsh
yep!
Jan 9th, 2012
Paul B.
It's terrible
Jan 10th, 2012
Ginger
Parents should definitely be allowed to name their kids what ever they want. Blue Ivy or Ivy Blue or whatever is really NOT that out there. My parents named me Ginger…after Ginger Rogers but sadly most of my generation have no frame of reference to it so the fastes correlation is to a stripper they knew or their old golden retriever. I like my name but my parents tried to be unique and I've faced a life time of stupid comments. Am I scarred from it? No, but I definitely thought long and hard when I named my kids!
Jan 11th, 2012
Gordon
Ivy Blue (Blue Ivy?) – future porn star.
Abcde – prounced 'Absedy' (like 'rhapsody')
Kerosene – pronounced 'Kerr-ross-ah-knee'
Jan 14th, 2012
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