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What's with everyone calling her "Ali" King - you are not her mates!

AddisonianAddisonian Posts: 16,377
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An extra S-O-N won't give you writer's cramp!

That. Is. All.
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    rayofsunshinerayofsunshine Posts: 5,310
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    Damn, there was me, thinking that because I praised her and knew enough about her, I would qualify as a mate. :rolleyes:

    But seriously, Well, in interviews, she calls herself Ali King - introducing herself in Castmates or on ITV teaser intervierws and what have you. Just like Katherine Kelly calls herself Kat Kelly. Just because its their professional name, it may be they prefer being known by a nickname. And since she hasn't told me she prefers Alison, I might stick with Ali ;)
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    CherryRoseCherryRose Posts: 13,198
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    Oh dear me
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    kushtiimayteekushtiimaytee Posts: 9,732
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    Reminds me of people calling Samantha Womack, Sam. Fans of hers know she likes to be called Sam so we call her Sam.
    Same goes for Alison, she calls herself Ali, so the fans call her Ali. No big deal
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 7,750
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    Addisonian wrote: »
    An extra S-O-N won't give you writer's cramp!

    That. Is. All.

    :D:D:D

    I must admit I've cringed at the use of 'Ali' from time to time, but it doesn't really bother me. What's in a name?

    I would know. I'm Sylar (scary intense face).
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 13,678
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    Mountain of a molehill.
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    RiDsTeRRiDsTeR Posts: 12,227
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    This has actually annoyed me for a while. I just ignore it now though lol
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 859
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    dear god, does this really need a whole thread?!?!?!
    It's just the name she goes by and so if you read a lot of her interviews or see a lot of video clips about her i guess you just get used to her being Ali rather than Alison.
    But really, does it matter!
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    whoyouarexowhoyouarexo Posts: 6,099
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    I have nothing to contribute apart from the thread title made me laugh alot
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 67,320
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    Is this thread for real!
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    masterquanmasterquan Posts: 5,804
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    Reminds me of people calling Samantha Womack, Sam. Fans of hers know she likes to be called Sam so we call her Sam.
    Same goes for Alison, she calls herself Ali, so the fans call her Ali. No big deal

    Sam sounds fine. 'Ali' doesn't. it sounds way too matey and worshipy.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 891
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    :D Some people do get irritated easily
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    Auds77Auds77 Posts: 1,731
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    Different show but similar example, on Hollyoaks Rhys is played by Andrew Moss. However on Twitter and in interviews etc he's referred to as Andy. I don't think me using Andy instead of Andrew in a comment implies I know him.
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    FayecorgasmFayecorgasm Posts: 29,793
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    actually I always squirm a bit when people call the actors by the first names only or by nicknames as if they are mates with them , and its Ms C'orgasm to everyone if you don't mind
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    masterquanmasterquan Posts: 5,804
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    The reason its more irritating than other abbreviations is because its totally soft sounding. The first letter is a soft vowel second letter soft constant and the final letter is a soft vowel. Together they form a very irritating babyish sound
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    monalisa62003monalisa62003 Posts: 56,955
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    actually I always squirm a bit when people call the actors by the first names only or by nicknames as if they are mates with them , and its Ms C'orgasm to everyone if you don't mind

    now that is a bit mad. whats wrong with calling them just by their first name?
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    dan2008dan2008 Posts: 37,281
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    Is this thread for real!
    It's DS so i guess it is :D
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 223
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    dan2008 wrote: »
    It's DS so i guess it is :D

    It's Digital Spy. Not DS :D
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    MaksonMakson Posts: 30,488
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    I know right?! I just call her Carla Conna but it doesn't seem to be taking off:(
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 81
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    I found this thread really funny!
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    lulu glulu g Posts: 52,649
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    Jedret wrote: »
    It's Digital Spy. Not DS :D
    :D:D:D
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    jsmith99jsmith99 Posts: 20,382
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    Personally, I hate it when posters refer to actors rather than characters; my memory's getting terrible, and I haven't the faintest idea who they're talking about.

    Even worse, of course, are those who mix the references, calling some by their acting name, and others by character name.

    I can only assume they're feeding their egos by imagining it gives them some sort of "insider" status.
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    HarloweHarlowe Posts: 20,021
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    Sometimes I just do it because I'm too lazy to write their full name. but I mostly just use their character name unless I'm referring to the actor/actress I don't think there is anything matey about people get so touche.
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    daryl_spicerdaryl_spicer Posts: 1,894
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    Leanne does not like to be called Lea but that does not stop old brain dead calling her that
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    callumfreemancallumfreeman Posts: 12,399
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    And thats me thinking Alison King was my best friend.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 81
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    love it :)
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