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That's my name, don't wear it out 

A phrase uttered in order to be a smart ass when someone attempts to get your attention using your name:
"Hey, your name" or just "your name"

To "wear it out" refers to the act of "wearing out" shoes and other clothing. To use something repeatedly until it loses its durability, polish and novelty.

The phrase was popularized originally by boomers in the 50s. See: boomer musical "Grease," for unironic usage.

It resurfaced as a campy, ironic echo of its former glory after famous/infamous child entertainer Pee Wee Herman used it in his show Pee Wee's Playhouse. Decades later this caused millennials to say this phrase very rarely, but with great smugness and underserved pride.
Jim: Hey Peter ca....
Peter (interrupting): That's my name, don't wear it out !!

> Peter suddenly appears overtly proud of himself and bears a somewhat condescending grin on his stupid face

> You would respond with a scathing comeback or possibly violent beatings, but you are too confused with Peter repeating a strange laugh and looking at you like you should get the joke
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That's my name, don't wear it out. 

This phrase has two meanings; the first is that you're mother gave you a badass name as a baby and you've grown up with an immense ego about it, so you don't want people to ruin it with their nasty voices. The other meaning is that you don't care about people so you avoid them bugging you, by saying this phrase.
For example if your name is Candi Corona, you have all the right in the world to say "That's my name, don't wear it out.

If the shoe fits, wear it 

if the statement applies to you, admit it or do something about it
You are ignoring all the facts. If the shoe fits, wear it.

If the shoe fits, wear it 

When someone is being indirectly criticized or called out, "to whom it may concern".
Announcement: It has come to our attention that certain individuals have been browsing pornographic content using the business wi-fi, we needn't remind you that such behavior is prohibited.

John: Damn, I forgot to close out that Incognito web page before using the public wi-fi. "If the shoe fits, wear it", huh? I'm just glad they didn't call me out specifically lol.