Bernie's Chapter
A Family Name That Rhymes with Wild
told by Bernard James Guild
The narrator wonders why the family says “Guylld” rather than “Gild,” asking whether British origin and old vowel pronunciations might explain it but offering no answer. He explains the pronunciation by rhyming Guild with “wild” or referring to “Bewitched Bothered and Beguiled,” adding that this would work for Barb, Bob, and Brian as well.
In the family's own words
Guilds have none. Sue Guild, who was like my sixth sister, gave us the hardest time about this and brought this famous Guild trait to the fore. “You Guild’s have the biggest egos I’ve ever seen. Every one of you. It must have been something in that well water.” But it was always in fun. Of course, we are the greatest ever, so you’ll just have to live with that if you’re not a Guild.
SO, WHAT’S IN A NAME?
Why do we say “Guylld” instead of “Gild”? Is this because of the British origin and some old-time weird pronunciation of vowels? Don’t know. Do you? I always say Guild rhymes with “wild” or tell people to just say it like in the song: “Bewitched Bothered and Beguiled,” which would work for Barb and Bob and Brian as well.
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