r/mildyinteresting • u/waiha • May 01 '26

humankind hiccups 😅 Well this aged like milk.

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Stumbled upon this while clearing out the attic.

She visited my primary school in Edinburgh shortly after releasing TPS. The girl in front of me (my friend and train-to-school comrade) was Southeast Asian and has an incredibly elaborate sounding name. When Joanne screwed up her face when my friend gave her her name for the signature, I laughed. This is how she decided to sign my copy.

I was laughing at you, JK.

EDIT: It’s on EBay.

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u/cadaever May 01 '26

i think she is actually referring to a rolling pin, like the one for baking (pictured)

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u/spaceisourplace222 May 02 '26

Well, today I learned I’ve been saying it wrong for 20 years. It’s what she deserves (and clearly cares about)

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u/eamus_catuli_ May 02 '26

How have you been saying it?

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u/spaceisourplace222 May 02 '26

The Rowl part has always rhymed with Owl, in my head.

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u/feNdINecky May 02 '26

You're not alone

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u/viaticaloutlaw May 02 '26

I’m not an owl!!!

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u/Adorable-Evidence747 May 03 '26

Lol me and my kids use this line ALL the time!

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u/Frequent_Coat_2030 May 02 '26

Same with me 🤣

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u/ACatsBed May 03 '26

Funny enough I believe that's how its supposed to be pronounced but she gave up correcting people