The Power of Last Names

I've always thought I've had a strong last name.

Hawkins. It speaks of power. Strength. It originates from the English language. It's first appeared in North America back in the 1600s. The Hawkins Clan even has its' own motto: "Toujours pret". Translated it means "Always ready." Damn right.

But not all men are as lucky to have such a distinguished surname as I am. Some have absolutely horrible last names. And ladies, when it comes to changing yours, doesn't that matter? I mean, seriously, if you were to meet the man of your dreams, perfect in everyway.. only later to find out his last name is "Phat" or "Poo".. wouldn't it affect whether you're interested, just a little? Or what if his name was something you always had to spell out for people like, "Fingerlickersteinamon"? Would that not affect your decision to take his last name? "Ya know, I think I'm going to keep mine. Maybe hyphenate."

Women are raised to look forward to their wedding day. It's the day they become a princess. A day when all of the attention, all eyes, are on them. But what if you were introduced at your reception as "Mr. and Mrs. Fagina". Yikes. Just think about it.