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March 16, 2007
The Heritage of a Mutt
Since I enjoy the color green and The Cranberries, I called my mom to see if I have any Irish heritage I was unaware of. She didn't know. But she did mention, "I had someone look into our family background a couple years ago and he found some really interesting stuff!" "And you're just now telling me?" "I forgot." "What's the interesting stuff?" "I can't talk about it at work." "Why, is it bad?" "No, I just can't discuss it here." "OMG - am I related to some famous criminals?" Silence. "We'll talk about it later." "I'm not related to Dana Plato, am I?" "Later!"
So I called my dad. He knew a report was done on our background but said, "I haven't read it. Your mom says it's good."
Is it any wonder I don't know my ancestry? My dad says I'm a mutt but mostly English - which explains my Cockney accent - and German. He also says I have a small amount of Indian in me - which explains a few things as well.
Anyway, I've decided to speak with an Irish accent this weekend.
Posted by durban bud at March 16, 2007 1:15 AM
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My mom's side of the family comes from Wales, which might explain that when I'm alone and realize I'm talking to myself, I'm speaking in an English accent. Either that or one of my other personalities is English.
Posted by: Zack at March 16, 2007 1:25 PM
I have some interesting relatives too. Like Andrew Jackson. Some scots, germans, english channel island folk, native americans, and god knows what else. And some Pilgrims. Evidently I was related to the first dude hung for horse thievery in the new world. Who knew? Rumor has it he tried to blow up the Mayflower on the way over too.
Guess I get my 'crazy fuck' gene from him.
Posted by: cb at March 16, 2007 2:29 PM
From one mutt to another...can I sniff your butt?
Posted by: Mike at March 16, 2007 6:39 PM
I've had a large amount of Irish in me before, and a really large amount of African, too, once.
Posted by: Raybob at March 16, 2007 8:35 PM
Been a lurker for a while. You could kiss my Blarney Stone anytime.
Posted by: SWDCguy at March 17, 2007 10:01 PM