RussianAmericanMormon
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RussianAmericanMormon
22hr ago
Because I'm an American of Russian descent and have no necessity to deny that, what I'm not is a Russian who just so happens to have found himself in America.
RussianAmericanMormon
1d ago
I currently have an egregiously Ruski name that I seek to do away with in favor of an all-American first name and an Americanized iteration of my surname that fits my identity as a Southerner who only so happens to be of Russian descent while not being remotely aligned with the Russian worldview. In many ways, I'm a real-life unironic Rawhide Kobayashi who aims to out-Southern my bloodline American counterparts; I rock jean jackets, camo Cabela's hats, Oakleys, and overalls with checkered shirts. I love me some Faulkner and my accent is as broad as Georgie Cooper's. I believe there's a distinction between my brand of Southern gentleman in a Hank Williams and brisket and peach cobbler sense as opposed to the Salt Life, Skoal, and Kid Rock brand of legitimate redneck.
Here's a list of names I am contemplating; let me know your thoughts as to which one would be the best fit:
- Randall
- Spencer
- Grant
- Lance
- Russell
- Hank
If I were to name myself Randall, it would be in honor of Randy Bachman and Randy Travis.
Spencer would be in honor of Spencer Kimball. It's a pretty common name in an upwardly mobile Sun Belt suburb while not being quite as snooty as Emory or Porter.
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