The story behind the name

Many people ask me why I've chosen 'Cuttie in your face' to be the name of this blog.

Unfortunately, the story isn't thaaat exciting...

Well before this blog started, I had (and still have) an email list where I distributed surfing photos amongst my internationally-dispersed surfing friends. Slowly, over time, I started to sign my emails off by writing 'Cuttie in your face'. This had replaced 'Chow', 'Regards' or 'Cheers' - just to name a few. I liked this sign-off so much that I've taken it with me to this blog, and it's now become the name.

But what does 'Cuttie in your face' actually mean?

Summer lovin'

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As far as I can see, to do a cuttie in someone's face can be interpreted in three ways:

1.
It is a turn on a wave, made out of necessity (but coincidentally in front of another surfer), to get back into the pocket. In this case the 'victim' is simply an innocent bystander who gets sprayed with water .

2.
It is a turn on a wave right in front of a surfer paddling out to the lineup. This turn is thinly veiled aggression, and is aimed at intentionally spraying the 'victim' with a face full of water. I view this is an assertion of some sort of dominance.

3.
It is a playful act whereby the surfer performs a turn on the wave right in front of their friend who's paddling out. This is a friendly gesture exploiting the luxury of friendship.

My blog, 'Cuttie in your face', is all about fun. Hence, 'Cuttie in your face' is in reference to the playful cutback. So, next time you're out surfing with friends, be sure to smile as you throw that bucket on their shnoz!