Larry vs. Lawrence - Round 1

I don't mean for this post to be a vent, but I have got to clear something up that drives me nuts!  My name is Lawrence.  I like my name and I think that it's a good strong name.  I always introduce myself as Lawrence.  Now here is what I have problems understanding...why does everyone think that after I introduce myself as Lawrence I would want to be called Larry?

Did I say that my name was Larry?  If I really wanted to be called Larry I'm pretty sure that I would have introduced myself as Larry.  I want to show a comparison of a Larry vs. a Lawrence.  Here you go:

 

BAM!  Look at this gentleman...His name is Larry.  He is a stooge.  Why the hell would I want to be called Larry and have this in my mind when people are talking to me?  How could I be taken seriously?

 

Ok now take a look at this guy.  Lawrence of Arabia.  Good looking chap has a gun, a knife, a sweet motorcycle.  Survived in the Arabian desert and helped a people fight for freedom.  (Just as a side note, I don't recommend watching the movie unless you have  A LOT  of time on your hands and can actually sit through a movie that will take most of your day.)

So enough ranting and venting.  Since I'm starting this blog I just want to make it clear that my name is Lawrence and not Larry.