Impish Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Just needing some feedback on a name. I'm toying w/renaming my blog. Wolf thinks I should just leave it alone. But, I wonder, do folks recognize what 'Stepford' refers to? Cause it makes 0 sense to be 'not a Stepford' if folks don't know what it refers to. I'm considering changing it to something w/'Imp' in the title. So, what sayeth the Hive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Who doesn't know what Stepford refers to? I've never seen either movie or read the book and I know what it means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 Who doesn't know what Stepford refers to? I've never seen either movie or read the book and I know what it means. I've been asked about it before, so there are folks that don't recognize the reference. I wasn't sure if they were the exception or the rule, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Who doesn't know what Stepford refers to? I've never seen either movie or read the book and I know what it means. What??!! That's what Sundays are for!! Stepford Wives, Bad Seed, What ever Happened to Baby Jane... Close the curtains, make a malt, and cuddle up on the couch with a blanket woman! It's a must see! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowing Brook Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I heard a reference here and there but not sure where it comes from. When it comes down to it im not sure what it means. I'm guessing it's meaning is a woman not going to be under a mans authority or thumb. So to speak. Any way's that's the impression I got when I heard it. I've seen your blog and thought about sending you a message about what it means since really I'm only guessing. Thanks to this thread I finally get to ask!! btw I love your blog. I am plotting on how I can steal that cute curly headed toddler terror:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueTaelon Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Most people I've run into don't know what is it and it's baffling, how can they not be aware of such a cultural term? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueTaelon Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I heard a reference here and there but not sure where it comes from. When it comes down to it im not sure what it means. I'm guessing it's meaning is a woman not going to be under a mans authority or thumb. So to speak. Any way's that's the impression I got when I heard it. I've seen your blog and thought about sending you a message about what it means since really I'm only guessing. Thanks to this thread I finally get to ask!! btw I love your blog. I am plotting on how I can steal that cute curly headed toddler terror:) http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Stepford+Wife Go see the movie! I enjoyed the remake:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowing Brook Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Most people I've run into don't know what is it and it's baffling, how can they not be aware of such a cultural term? I don't watch television and don't really get out much so that's probably why I don't know what it means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I've also never read the book or seen the movie, but know what it refers to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Yes, I recognize Stepford, I am surprised others haven't. Never read the book, never saw the movie, it's just a standard cultural reference. Pod People, Soylent Green, Stelllllllllla, no wire hangers, etc. When I hear "Imp" I think of Tyrion Lannister. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 I heard a reference here and there but not sure where it comes from. When it comes down to it im not sure what it means. I'm guessing it's meaning is a woman not going to be under a mans authority or thumb. So to speak. Any way's that's the impression I got when I heard it. I've seen your blog and thought about sending you a message about what it means since really I'm only guessing. Thanks to this thread I finally get to ask!! btw I love your blog. I am plotting on how I can steal that cute curly headed toddler terror:) Thanks! The curly haired kidlet...that isn't the current terror toddler, though. That would've been Tazzie, LOL In the movie, Stepford Wives, the women were replaced by 'perfect' versions of themselves. There was a sequel where they replaced the teenagers. Most people I've run into don't know what is it and it's baffling, how can they not be aware of such a cultural term? Exactly why I asked. I've had folks contact me and ask, and I got concerned that it was one of those useless bits of info that I carry around in my brain, but nobody else recognizes, LOL Thanks everyone! I've decided to keep the name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I was just reading internet comments somewhere-I don't think here, out in the big, wide internet-where someone made a Stepford reference and another poster misinterpreted it as a jab against step PARENTS. She was very hurt, and that was clearly not the intention. I was wondering, too if it had become outdated. I have not seen the movie or read the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I'm glad you're keeping it. :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Therr are people who don't know about the stepford wives? I feel old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I was just reading internet comments somewhere-I don't think here, out in the big, wide internet-where someone made a Stepford reference and another poster misinterpreted it as a jab against step PARENTS. She was very hurt, and that was clearly not the intention. I was wondering, too if it had become outdated. I have not seen the movie or read the book. Ok, that's just people being stupid. :P Sometimes a spade is just a spade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I didn't know what it meant and just had to look it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMommy Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Thanks! The curly haired kidlet...that isn't the current terror toddler, though. That would've been Tazzie, LOL In the movie, Stepford Wives, the women were replaced by 'perfect' versions of themselves. There was a sequel where they replaced the teenagers. Exactly why I asked. I've had folks contact me and ask, and I got concerned that it was one of those useless bits of info that I carry around in my brain, but nobody else recognizes, LOL Thanks everyone! I've decided to keep the name! I'm glad...I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 If someone doesn't know....well, that is just pure cultural ignorance, and they need to be educated. Go for it!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5of5 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 This is moot since you decided to keep the name, but I would look at it like a ‘public service’ – people who don’t know what it means have an incentive to broaden their cultural knowledge by looking it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 It's on YouTube. For free. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpzjoDNztKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfarm Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Can you add a little text block on your sidebar that explains the reference for those who don't know? Perhaps with a heading like "What's Stepford?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 It's a old movie, imo, and I'm one of the older ones around here. I saw it in elementary school, and it stuck with me. . . . those creepy, glassy eyes! (What were my parents thinking?) I'm actually quite surprised by how many people recognize the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I watched the original at the movie theatre. As mentioned above, it was really creepy at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Who doesn't know what Stepford refers to? I've never seen either movie or read the book and I know what it means. there are two theatrical movies, and three made-for-tv adaptations the one with katharine ross was meant to be scary - and was. glenn close really turned the last one into a black comedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Therr are people who don't know about the stepford wives? I feel old. considering it is a colloquialism in larger useage - they have NO excuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavandula Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 considering it is a colloquialism in larger useage - they have NO excuse. Eh, my excuse is that I've never actually heard it used in a conversation or anything at all. That being said, I wouldn't change a blog title just because some people (like silly me) don't know what it means. I'm kind of amazed that people ask. You can easily look it up, like I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I've seen the movie with Nicole Kidman, and possibly at least one of the tv movies. I do think it's one of those cultural references like Soylent Green, etc. that I would expect people to understand. Imp - aren't you in Canada? Is it less popular there, or were all the movies, etc. shown there as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I say keep it. I would think almost everyone recognizes the "Stepford" reference. I think it's a cool name for a blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 Thanks everyone! The questions I've rec'd are via email, and not restricted to Canada, so I can't blame it on being north of the border, LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 I think this could largely be based on age of the blog visitor. Possibly. That's what I was wondering about, so I figured asking here would give me the widest range of audience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 ... Pod People, Soylent Green, Stelllllllllla, no wire hangers, etc. While I know the Stepford reference, I'm drawing a blank on the 'no wire hangers.' Can you inform me, please? Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 While I know the Stepford reference, I'm drawing a blank on the 'no wire hangers.' Can you inform me, please? Regards, Kareni I think that was from Mommy Dearest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 I think that was from Mommy Dearest. Yep, it was. *shudder* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I think that was from Mommy Dearest. Yep, it was. *shudder* Thank you, both. I'm aware of the general storyline but not familiar with the details. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 Thank you, both. I'm aware of the general storyline but not familiar with the details. Regards, Kareni I read the book, many, MANY years ago. No way could I handle watching the movie. Nope, nope, nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I read the book, many, MANY years ago. No way could I handle watching the movie. Nope, nope, nope. FWIW... The movie is very tame compared to the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 FWIW... The movie is very tame compared to the book. Well, that's a good thing, I guess. Still, eeesh. Nope. Book was more than enough. *shudder* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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