Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Somebody's Fool
Sometimes, what's worse than being a Nobody is to be Somebody's somebody.
You're Charlie Chia's daughter?
Aren't you Sue Lynn's sister? (which is normally followed by a full-body eye scan and a smirk)
Hey, so you're So-n-So's friend huh?
or
Hi, you must be Sue Ann, right? (nods) Yea. Wong Su-Ann isn't it?
Oops.
It is always times like these when i wished i was just simply invisible, non-existent than be a someone of somebody. I'd rather not have a name than being the less luminous half of a duo. Imagine how would Cola feel if he's just being known as Coca's pal? A drink called Coca and Pal and Cola will fade into obscurity. Just an insignificant pal he is. Imagine how would Spencer feel? Or W? Or Jerry? Or Robin (whom shall now be referred to as Batman's gay partner. Prof Ian said so.)? Or Ben Affleck?
Ask anyone who has constantly been known as someone else's somebody and you'll see how hurt they can be. It's like you're identity-less. Compared to your 'referee', you're simply occupying space. Makes you just wanna bury your head into the sand or stomp off and leave. It's like what you see in movies too. You'll never have Frasier Crane in a supporting role next to Niles (whom both are just as obnoxious and British). Nor will you see Kelly kicking Beyonce's ass.
It's always nice if someone actually knows your name and sincerely knows who you are. That people actually take the effort to register your name in their heads, makes you feel...wanted. It's funny how people can remember a name like Condoleeza Rice and forget something simple like Sue Ann. 6 letters. 2 N's. 1 space. Is it really that hard? Man, you must be really stupid.
