We are not decisive people, evidently.
Until we come up with our final choice, we need something to call him - something to which we won't grow attached, and we've been using either "Ebby Calvin" or "Nuke." Here's the problem: some of you guessed exactly what we were getting at right away. Unfortunately, not everyone has seen "Bull Durham". This post is for that second, evidently larger, group.
In "Bull Durham," Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh (played by Tim Robbins) is a young, fireballing pitcher who is full of potential, but he has little experience and even less wisdom. He is taken under the wing of two far more experienced characters, Crash Davis (Kevin Costner) and Annie Savoy (Susan Sarandon). Crash is his catcher, and Annie his lover. At one point, Crash and Annie are discussing their relative responsibilities, and Annie states that her job is to "teach him life's wisdom and help him get on to the major leagues." Crash replies, "Funny, that's my job too."
Now, don't take this too far; Jean's not Annie, and I ain't Crash. The key here is Nuke. He's all attitude and potential. He just needs direction from the right people.
So, what does that have to do with our Nuke? Well, take a look at the lower 3-D sonogram and tell me that "all attitude" isn't a good description of this guy.
2 comments:
Ted, I have to tell you that I've been too intimidated to leave you a comment here...I am worried that you will grade it. If you do, don't tell me...I couldn't handle it.
Anyway you should chose comedy writing for your next career move. I've enjoyed all of your posts. Mike helps me out with the movie references, they go right over my head. It seems like your whole family can quote them all!
And as far as a name for the baby to be, we went with Geeber Jones or The Geeb for short. Lovingly nicknamed by my dad. The name Corbin didn't come along until about three days before he was born.
Whatever you choose to call him though, I'm sure he will live up to the attitude in the sonogram, but for your sake hopefully not too much!
Say hello to Jean for us!
Sarah and Mike
Sarah,
Thanks for the comment, and I've got good news on two fronts! As for the name thing, we're down to six names. If we choose to go with the traditional two name structure, that's only 36 combinations remaining.
And as for your comments being graded, there was never a chance. If there's one thing that unites teachers of every stripe at all levels, it's this simple truism: GRADING SUCKS AND WE HATE IT. No one in his or her right mind would grade something if there was no payment involved, especially this time of year.
To prove it, let's try a little experiment. Of the small group of people who occasionally read this little corner of the intertubes, a disproportionate number are or have been teachers. Any of you folks want to grade anything you don't absolutely have to?
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