The article discusses the debate between a couple regarding the naming of their unborn child, where one partner playfully suggests using names from Lou Bega's 'Mambo #5.' Newbie, the pregnant partner, initially thought these suggestions were jokes but discovers her wife is serious about using names like Angela and Monica. Newbie raises concerns about the implications of naming their child after a song that objectifies women and questions the relevance of such names in modern times. Ultimately, the post highlights the tension between whimsical, nostalgic naming and practical considerations in parenthood.
I'm a sucker for a nostalgic baby name. From little old man/lady names to names that reference our favorite childhood storybook characters.
Newbie is seven months pregnant and she and her wife often joke about giving their child a silly name.
As soon as we get pregnant, she starts jokingly talking about how she always felt left out as a kid when 'Mambo #5' was on the radio.
Why does she want to name our baby after a song where these women are being like, hit on or sexualized?
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