Could I use my frie...llow losers' strange names (Nayree, Ephialtes, Symeon, Evangelia and other crap like that) or normal ones?
See I lack a brain so you really need to help me here.
Maybe even write the book for me.
No? :(
2006-11-27 14:47:59 · 19 answers · asked by I am NOT George Bush 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
biscuit head, I think you might be my best answer...
2006-11-27 14:52:11 · update #1
sure
name the book "life for the complete idiot"
subtitled "if you can't read, it's ok, this is a picture book"
put a bunch of your favorite pics from "jack@ss", AFHV, cops, etc
2006-11-27 14:50:17 · answer #1 · answered by biscuit head 3 · 11⤊ 0⤋
I prefer common names. Easier to remember and they don't detract from the story. If I were reading a story with names like you mentioned in your question, I'd probably be rolling my eyes a lot.
I like the Harry Potter stories, but I can't stand the name of that girl that hangs around him - whats-her-face... see, I can't even remember the name because I don't want to!
2006-11-27 14:52:12 · answer #2 · answered by Rainfog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't like it when books have too many names that I can't pronounce. It hangs me up when I'm reading...I have to pause on the word...also they're hard to remember.
But also, too many common names are no good either...like Joe, Ann, Sue, Bill.
2006-11-27 14:51:01 · answer #3 · answered by luvguns2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the book you're writing. (USE MINE!)
If it's a political book, you should use common names. Even if it's a mild romance novel, use common names.
If it's fantasy, then use peculiar names.
The more power to you if you do actually write one.
2006-11-27 14:52:37 · answer #4 · answered by AxisofOddity 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strange names. No one needs to hear what Tim and John did together, but Destiny and Lola, now that's a fit!
Gasoline shots!
2006-11-27 14:53:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am an avid book reader. The title is somewhat important in what I choose to read, but subject matter is the most important. If I saw a book with one of your strange names, I would not read immediately, and I would have to read the jacket to get me motivated to read it. So I guess I would go with a normal name and have a great jacket.
2006-11-27 14:53:16 · answer #6 · answered by doris_38133 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer strange names. Mainly because it means you do not have anyone to relate the character to when you first read about them. If you have a name like Rebbecca, you instantly think about a Rebbecca you know or have know.
If it is an odd name you are more likely to conjure up your own character, according to the description in the book. Rather than connect them to one in your own life.
It is like starting with a fresh canvas.
2006-11-27 14:52:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normal names are best but I have to agree with you. Biscuit head is the best I've heard in a long time
2006-11-27 14:59:08 · answer #8 · answered by ▒Яenée▒ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I havn't seen anything normal yet, so maybe you should stick to strange names.
2006-11-27 14:52:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use strange names, that way people will hate you even more.....at least that's what I do :(
2006-11-27 14:49:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems to me that it depends on the type of book and your target audience. Can you imagine how silly it would be if Frodo Baggins had been named John Smith? Or what if Tom Sawyer had been named Obi-Wan Kenobi?
2006-11-27 14:50:52 · answer #11 · answered by Carl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋