Comments on: Unmemorable

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 20 May 2008 22:28:24 +0000

Been there. Totally ordinary always forgotten nobody. On the other hand, I am horrible at remembering names. I never pay attention when someone is being introduced.

By: Jason

Jason — Sat, 17 May 2008 06:18:57 +0000

You were always memorable to me, ME. Only Shannon will get that reference.

My computer is working again, so now I can leave comments.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 14 May 2008 21:14:05 +0000

This used to always happen to me. My maiden name was NEVER pronounced right on the first try. EVER. And the anxiety of roll call for the first couple weeks was always horrible because they never remembered the correct way to say it after weeks of correcting them. Somehow, with my boring blah new last name, they always remember?

By: Aurora

Aurora — Sun, 11 May 2008 21:36:29 +0000

One of the things that is memorable about your site is your beautiful header photo. And your teacher… it’s not your fault he can’t remember your name! Hopefully he is better at teaching than relating to people.

By: ***

*** — Sun, 11 May 2008 18:16:40 +0000

Over the years, I have grown accustom to being the “What is your name, again?” girl. Once in a while, I think to myself “Damn, I wish I had the face or persona of a person who is remembered on sight,” but then I quickly revert back to my much appreciated, “unmemorable” self. The reasons having mostly to do with what you wrote about a while back… I like being the “not striking” girl (or “average” as I think you called it) because I almost always feel uncomfortable when noticed (although here, you were talking mostly about males and receiving uncomfortable glances/remarks). I much rather live a life of modesty, both in appearance and personality, and be remembered by those in which I WANT to be remembered (by being proactive about making some sort of connection with that person).

It is much better to be forgotten and live a life of “secrecy”, I think, rather than everyone always remembering you/your face/every move you make. I prefer having the option of being remembered. People who distinctly stick in peoples minds right away are usually the ones who are problems (everyone instantly remembers meeting the loud-mouth, ill-behaved kid(s) back in school, for example). It’s better to be good/nice/“average” and go unnoticed, rather than be remembered, but for unwanted reasons…

By: conversemomma

conversemomma — Sun, 11 May 2008 01:48:36 +0000

Well, I never forget you. I love coming by here for my daily dose of Laurie, I mean Jill, no uhhh, give me a minute ummm, I mean Shannon.

P.S. On a postive note, you could probably get away with robbing a bank. No one would remember your face. Then, you really could start that life of no work. Just saying.

By: Angela

Angela — Fri, 09 May 2008 22:48:04 +0000

I had to laugh that you say you remember most people, but pretend you don’t remember them, for the likely chance they won’t remember you too. I am also very unmemorable, and have frequently run into people I recognize. I give a friendly smile, hoping to be recognized. No luck. Oh well.

By: Jess

Jess — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:13:13 +0000

Maybe with all of the coversation about the same last name, he forgot to make that mental note and put your face with your name. He was distracted.

I must not leave much of an impression myself. At the All College thing last week, I sat at a table with Rosemary. I have worked on numerous projects with her and she had no idea who I was. “Do I know you?” “What department do you work in?” “How long have you worked here?” “Really, that long? Why don’t I know you?” Oy.

By: Tripping Daisy

Tripping Daisy — Fri, 09 May 2008 17:38:37 +0000

I was just thinking the same thing about myself the other day…I am unmemorable. But even though we haven’t met in person, I would recognize you instantly on the street.

By: willikat

willikat — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:59:16 +0000

i am also bratty and say, “yes, we’ve met before, remember? at the thing?” usually people are like “oh…right!” because people should be reminded to pay more attention. i don’t think it’s unmemorable thing necessarily… people can just be very not thinking about anything but themselves. people don’t remember me, either, and i interview them about their lives! and put them in print!
if it matters at all, i totally remember you.