As I perused today’s newspaper, it occurred to me that I have one of the most cliché names for Christmas. According to Wikipedia, “A cliché or cliche is an expression, idea, or element of an artistic work which has been overused to the point of losing its original meaning or effect, especially when at some earlier time it was considered meaningful or novel.” The name “Susie” is cropping up in holiday advertising everywhere! “A toy for Susie” was on Santa’s list in a print ad along with “an iPod for Timmy.” What could be causing the sudden overuse of my name?
Is it because Miracle on 34th Street has been shown on every television channel and has played continuously on some this year? Susie is one of the main characters; a little girl taught by her jaded mother that there is no such thing as Santa Claus. Susie steals the scene in the end – spoiler alert if you are one of three people over the age of 10 who hasn’t seen it – when she sees the house she wished for Christmas. That girl rocked! Now that I think about it what kind of message is that? I could come up with an amazing list for Santa…
Is it because we are waxing nostalgic because of the frightening economy? Is everyone harkening back to simpler times? Susie was the most popular name in the late 1950’s. Not that I am going to admit that I am that old for God’s sake! I was named after my Great Grandma Susie Cain. Now she was old!
Is it because of the song, “Here Comes Suzy Snowflake?”
Is it because this Disney cartoon made the name Susie famous?
Is it because of this tribute to my name? But what’s up with another car reference? Eddie Cantor seemed to be hitting on Susie’s chassis!
Is it because the name Susie is becoming popular again? According to my research the name Susie has continued to drop in popularity while Isabelle is #1.
Then I remembered this ad for Verizon. She is the best Susie ever!
Move over Isabelle, the cliché name Susie is revving up for a comeback!
Do you like your name?
What name would you rather have?
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Susie Lindau's Wild Ride 
I would say the name Susie is popular for songs, but not so much for movies in the last 2 decades. But boy at Christmas, I see and hear the name Susie every time there’s a little girl in an advertisement!! Some day maybe it will be the names Isabelle and Jacob that will be used at Christmas…
I am glad that my name is thought of as lively! I would say that I have a lot of energy too!
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I had no idea the name Susie was so popular but of course someone with the name Susie would be much more likely to tally the references. Now I’ll probably hear the name everywhere.
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It really isn’t popular except at Christmas. It will be another year before I start hearing it again, unless they continue with the Verizon commercials. Hahaha!
Thanks for stopping by to read!!
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Love that Verizon commercial…..thanks for the fun post and entertaining share.
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Thanks Winsome!!
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I hope you and your family had an extra-special Christmas, Susie!
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Thanks! I hope you did too! You had the little ones which must be so much fun! My little ones (20 tomorrow and 22) are still sleeping!
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haha great post- work that cliche name, girl! 🙂
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Thanks Breezyk!
I think it will make a comeback. Really!! Lol!
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Nice, Best Wishes…
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