Pet Names for Blogger Spouses

Why do web log authors feel compelled to refer to their spouse by some cutesy derivative of the blog name? Does anyone really think that Glenn Reynolds actually calls Mrs. Reynolds "Instawife" to her face? Why did he start that trend? From here on in, I promise to refer to Ann as "Ann." I toyed with referring to her as the Red Shmoogly Boogly Cupcake, but I think "Ann" will do. Call me boring. Or Phil.

Comments

[KipEsquire]

Pink Gal?

[Chris]

It's a form of brand recognition. It's also easier then having to say, "my wife, Helen" everytime.

[dave]

The Instawife's riposte to you:

Aren't you the Instawife? and if so, I am a feminist and really do not think a woman should be referred to in this way.

Yes, I am the Instawife. I do not care what my husband calls me--only that he calls me something. (It started as a way to protect my privacy, until we realized that I'm easy to find on Google anyway. Now it's just a nickname.) If you have a problem with the term Instawife--go start your own blog to discuss it with other busybodies such as yourself who have nothing better to do than to decide what is right for everyone.

Personally, I think it's rather clever.

[St. Jimbob of the Apokalypse]

I have yet to mention my lovely bride and mother of my children (no, she's not looking over my shoulder right now) in my blog, but I'd probably canonise her as St. Jodybob of Putting Up With St. Jimbob. Or, to swipe David Feherty's wonderful spousal title, She Who Must Be Obeyed.