allyndra | (no subject)

So, I was reading fanfic, as I often do, and John called Rodney "Baby," and it jarred me right out of the story. I spent a minute feeling irritated at the story, then I got really irritated at myself. Because I am the Queen of Terms of Endearment. I inherited my tendency to use affectionate nicknames from my father, who refers to my mom as "Honeyhead" so much that their African Grey says, "Goodnight, Honeyhead," whenever you turn off the lights.

Terms of Endearment I use for my husband and/or son:
Darlin'
Darlin'est (in case Darlin' isn't quite strong enough)
Punkin (Never pronounced "Pumpkin")
Punkin Pie
Baby
Baby Doll
Boy-o

And I also use diminutive versions of their names. Pretty much all the time. So, why do I object to fic!John using the word "Baby"? It makes no sense. And I would probably rise up in revolt if Rodney called him Johnny. I conclude that I hold a double-standard. I am allowed liberties that fictionalized versions of my favorite fictional people are not. *nods*

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When I was in grad school, the departmental secretary heard me call my husband "Punkin" over the phone and was aghast. She stared at me and said, "Please tell me you were talking to a child and not a grown man!" It made me feel like a total weirdo. One who came from a family of weirdoes, because I grew up with "Punkin." I feel all validated by your approval. :o)

!!!!! That is totally uncool on the part of the department admin. It's awesome that you have affectionate names for your husband as well as your son! That kind of warmth in families should be encouraged.

So, yay for validation! \o/