Maggie, like the Simpsons

When Spaniards cannot understand my name, I just add in this line after they have attempted to repeat Maggie several times. MaGGie, like the simpsons. Immediately following, a familiar dawning expression spreads across their face and they chuckle. This phrase is so relevant that Martina, my new best friend in Almeria, an 11-year-old girl, began calling me Lisa (Maggie's older sister in the series) by mistake. In truth, I have maybe seen one episode; I hope this other Maggie is giving me a good impression. I think it says something about the transfer of culture and how one additional word can cue a connection across seas. Maggie, like the simpsons: speaks for itself really.