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‘Humans Of New York’ Photo Of Girl Named ‘Beyoncé’ Has The Best Comment Section Ever
‘Humans Of New York’ Photo Of Girl Named ‘Beyoncé’ Has The Best Comment Section Ever
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‘Humans Of New York’ Photo Of Girl Named ‘Beyoncé’ Has The Best Comment Section Ever

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A photo shared by the legendary Humans Of New York street photography project told the story of Beyoncé, a schoolgirl who discussed the difficulties (and advantages) of living with a celebrity name. A deluge of comments then appeared underneath the photo from other people with strange or celebrity names who wanted to show their support.

Sometimes I hate my name because it always draws attention to me, and I’m not a very social person,” she told Brandon Stanton, the photographer behind Humans of New York. “When the teacher started calling attendance, I got really nervous, because every time people learn my name is Beyoncé, somebody starts singing ‘Single Ladies.’ And some did, of course. But the second day of school wasn’t too bad. Because everyone knew my name.

If you have an interesting or celebrity name, tell us your story in the comments below!

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    Dovas

    Dovas

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    There is a beast with heart of cold stone that dashes like lightning, shreds flesh from bone. // Bewitched by this beast, I fell to my knees. My mouth babbled madness and mumbled soft pleas. // I stared down the ravenous, gnashing dark maw of a cute cuddly kitten with yarn in its paw

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    Dovas

    Dovas

    Author, Community member

    There is a beast with heart of cold stone that dashes like lightning, shreds flesh from bone. // Bewitched by this beast, I fell to my knees. My mouth babbled madness and mumbled soft pleas. // I stared down the ravenous, gnashing dark maw of a cute cuddly kitten with yarn in its paw

    What do you think ?
    FranceCouture
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With a name like mine, in a French area of the country, I got teased in school if I was good in French (which I was) and if I sewed I don't.

    TuezdaeBarrett
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With a name like Tuezdae I'm asked daily "but isn't it ?

    PatienceMinard-King
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every tone deaf guy in school sang Guns n Roses song Patience. Not to mention the joke everyone asks, "Do you have any"? I work as a nanny.

    CherStorry
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love my last name. Got married to mr. Storry. And they always ask me whats my storry? Haha my next baby will be called LOVE. LOL

    Bobcatthing
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Welllll, my name is Inga and people in my school keep on singing "inger with that middle finger" And no, I don't use that finger a lot.

    EvelynHaskins
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my Nephew married he and his wife decided to NOT hyphenate their surname. Chiu-C*x

    RobinMayhall
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sympathize too! If I had a dime for every Batman joke I've heard & every person who sings "Rockin' Robin" ... I'd be rich! :-)

    Atheist00
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Robin is not that bad of a name to be honest...

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    ShellSanta
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My last name is Santa. Everyone always asked if they could sit on my lap.

    GinaKist
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Birthday announcements in middle school.. Gina kist, so and so... Bring on the giggles. Every teacher I've ever had, "who'd ya kiss?"

    Sally Villarreal
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't have a celebrity name, or a name that's particularly weird or funny. But sooner or later, everyone sings "Mustang Sally".

    Brittany Bartholomew
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My last name is Horton and no Horton does not hear whos

    Barbara Villegas
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How can some parents be so cruel? I understand some foreign names don't mean the same as they do here, but c'mon....what about all the other names? That's some seriously messed up parenting.

    Sally Villarreal
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not sure how old this person is, but it's very likely she was born before Beyounce was famous.

    Load More Replies...
    Adel Dougherty
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My name is Adel...and everywhere I go and introduce myself, I'm always asked, like the singer?? Can you sing? I work at a doctors office and I'm a server part time so I get it on a daily basis!

    Miranda Adrian
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My maiden last name was Hendrix so every first roll call I get asked if i was related to Jimi Hendrix I'm white

    Carmilla Kirk
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm named after a lesbian vampire

    Paula Gurton
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Full name Paula Therese Gurton, people spell oddly : PAULER TREES CURTAIN My niece is Regan, 2, years old and already people say Ronald !!! SAD folk about

    Courtney Cox
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get "weren't you on Friends?" too often. Also, my mom's name is Polly Esther.

    Nikita Warren
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try being named after an Elton John song.... if I don't have someone sing it to me daily there's something wrong

    Marie Burbine
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was married my name was Marie Beaurone, same as Raymond's crazy mother, from the TV show Everyone Loves Raymond. I also had two boys. Thank goodness I am divorced and now back to using my maiden name. Lol

    Jasmin Pause
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With my lastname it wasn't easy in school.. since the teacher in German say just : Pause (english: break / let's have a break) but i'm very proud of my name and who i am. So everyone who makes a joke of my name i never heard before gets 5 Swiss Francs 😂😂

    Cookster
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My name is Sofia. Pretty common name, I agree, however, the jokes about Bulgaria are endless. "Have you been in Sofia?" or "Sofia, have you been in Sofia?" I got used to it :)

    boredfox
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My First Name is Ella (actually named after Fitzgerald ). Now, most of the people get to know me sing Umbrella-ella-ella or 'Ella est la'..

    boredfox
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not to forget naming all the things containing '-ella' such as mozarella, nutella etc

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    amabush
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would her parents choose to give her such a ridiculous name in the first place?

    MeshellyGeorge
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My friend Michael Jackson not only feels their pain; but also commented on it! lol

    MaxWinkler
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Last name is Winkler, a fairly common Germanic name. For decades; "Are you related to Henry?" His son is named Max, as am I. Another pain!

    Ego_TheMusic
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a good freind called Jeremiah, every time he meets someone new he gets 'oh like the bullfrog?!' Its so annoying just as his friend!

    Ego_TheMusic
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the couple of Mr Burger and Ms King getting married soon in Illinois?!

    Load More Replies...
    KjerstanMatson
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Before i changed it, my middle name was Stacey. I don't know how many times guys have asked me if my mom "has got it goin' on".

    HaydenArnold
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People always called me football head from the show hey Arnold.

    RayaBrady
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not only is my maiden name Foote, pronounced foot, but I am the mother of three daughters who married a man named Mike Brady.

    NiciWilliams
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With my name being bouvier as in named after john F k's wife ive had my share of hard times too from peoplr who just didnt understand T-T

    BeckyGusman
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My maiden name is Cash.... My dad's name is Ronny.......

    BeckyGusman
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    O and I forgot to mention my first name is Becky...... no I won't give you any.

    Load More Replies...
    PaulaFajt
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my last name is pronunciated like "fight" I don´t mind the jokes anymore, and people remember me fast :)

    David Milton
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hello everyone! i want to publicly appreciate the effort of secretrevealer04@gmail.com for helping me hack my partner's whatsapp without access to the phone in less than 48hrs and my partner did not figure.You can also contact him for all sorts of hacks...He would be willing to help you.Just tell him kniffen reffered you and you can be rest assured he would provide you with fast and reliable service...you can also call him on +12533362268

    LarissaGuillen
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a great website for editing pictures! http://99d60-sf9tqkjk6pyg0dmm5x6s.hop.clickbank.net/

    RogerOsinski
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An article about a comment thread... What has society come to?

    guess
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ^that was a friend... sorry for it randomly littering the comment section. He won't do it again >:(

    Load More Replies...
    FranceCouture
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With a name like mine, in a French area of the country, I got teased in school if I was good in French (which I was) and if I sewed I don't.

    TuezdaeBarrett
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With a name like Tuezdae I'm asked daily "but isn't it ?

    PatienceMinard-King
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every tone deaf guy in school sang Guns n Roses song Patience. Not to mention the joke everyone asks, "Do you have any"? I work as a nanny.

    CherStorry
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love my last name. Got married to mr. Storry. And they always ask me whats my storry? Haha my next baby will be called LOVE. LOL

    Bobcatthing
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Welllll, my name is Inga and people in my school keep on singing "inger with that middle finger" And no, I don't use that finger a lot.

    EvelynHaskins
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my Nephew married he and his wife decided to NOT hyphenate their surname. Chiu-C*x

    RobinMayhall
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sympathize too! If I had a dime for every Batman joke I've heard & every person who sings "Rockin' Robin" ... I'd be rich! :-)

    Atheist00
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Robin is not that bad of a name to be honest...

    Load More Replies...
    ShellSanta
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My last name is Santa. Everyone always asked if they could sit on my lap.

    GinaKist
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Birthday announcements in middle school.. Gina kist, so and so... Bring on the giggles. Every teacher I've ever had, "who'd ya kiss?"

    Sally Villarreal
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't have a celebrity name, or a name that's particularly weird or funny. But sooner or later, everyone sings "Mustang Sally".

    Brittany Bartholomew
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My last name is Horton and no Horton does not hear whos

    Barbara Villegas
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How can some parents be so cruel? I understand some foreign names don't mean the same as they do here, but c'mon....what about all the other names? That's some seriously messed up parenting.

    Sally Villarreal
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not sure how old this person is, but it's very likely she was born before Beyounce was famous.

    Load More Replies...
    Adel Dougherty
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My name is Adel...and everywhere I go and introduce myself, I'm always asked, like the singer?? Can you sing? I work at a doctors office and I'm a server part time so I get it on a daily basis!

    Miranda Adrian
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My maiden last name was Hendrix so every first roll call I get asked if i was related to Jimi Hendrix I'm white

    Carmilla Kirk
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm named after a lesbian vampire

    Paula Gurton
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Full name Paula Therese Gurton, people spell oddly : PAULER TREES CURTAIN My niece is Regan, 2, years old and already people say Ronald !!! SAD folk about

    Courtney Cox
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get "weren't you on Friends?" too often. Also, my mom's name is Polly Esther.

    Nikita Warren
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try being named after an Elton John song.... if I don't have someone sing it to me daily there's something wrong

    Marie Burbine
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was married my name was Marie Beaurone, same as Raymond's crazy mother, from the TV show Everyone Loves Raymond. I also had two boys. Thank goodness I am divorced and now back to using my maiden name. Lol

    Jasmin Pause
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With my lastname it wasn't easy in school.. since the teacher in German say just : Pause (english: break / let's have a break) but i'm very proud of my name and who i am. So everyone who makes a joke of my name i never heard before gets 5 Swiss Francs 😂😂

    Cookster
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My name is Sofia. Pretty common name, I agree, however, the jokes about Bulgaria are endless. "Have you been in Sofia?" or "Sofia, have you been in Sofia?" I got used to it :)

    boredfox
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My First Name is Ella (actually named after Fitzgerald ). Now, most of the people get to know me sing Umbrella-ella-ella or 'Ella est la'..

    boredfox
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not to forget naming all the things containing '-ella' such as mozarella, nutella etc

    Load More Replies...
    amabush
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would her parents choose to give her such a ridiculous name in the first place?

    MeshellyGeorge
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My friend Michael Jackson not only feels their pain; but also commented on it! lol

    MaxWinkler
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Last name is Winkler, a fairly common Germanic name. For decades; "Are you related to Henry?" His son is named Max, as am I. Another pain!

    Ego_TheMusic
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a good freind called Jeremiah, every time he meets someone new he gets 'oh like the bullfrog?!' Its so annoying just as his friend!

    Ego_TheMusic
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the couple of Mr Burger and Ms King getting married soon in Illinois?!

    Load More Replies...
    KjerstanMatson
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Before i changed it, my middle name was Stacey. I don't know how many times guys have asked me if my mom "has got it goin' on".

    HaydenArnold
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People always called me football head from the show hey Arnold.

    RayaBrady
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not only is my maiden name Foote, pronounced foot, but I am the mother of three daughters who married a man named Mike Brady.

    NiciWilliams
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With my name being bouvier as in named after john F k's wife ive had my share of hard times too from peoplr who just didnt understand T-T

    BeckyGusman
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My maiden name is Cash.... My dad's name is Ronny.......

    BeckyGusman
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    O and I forgot to mention my first name is Becky...... no I won't give you any.

    Load More Replies...
    PaulaFajt
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my last name is pronunciated like "fight" I don´t mind the jokes anymore, and people remember me fast :)

    David Milton
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hello everyone! i want to publicly appreciate the effort of secretrevealer04@gmail.com for helping me hack my partner's whatsapp without access to the phone in less than 48hrs and my partner did not figure.You can also contact him for all sorts of hacks...He would be willing to help you.Just tell him kniffen reffered you and you can be rest assured he would provide you with fast and reliable service...you can also call him on +12533362268

    LarissaGuillen
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a great website for editing pictures! http://99d60-sf9tqkjk6pyg0dmm5x6s.hop.clickbank.net/

    RogerOsinski
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An article about a comment thread... What has society come to?

    guess
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ^that was a friend... sorry for it randomly littering the comment section. He won't do it again >:(

    Load More Replies...
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