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NaPoWriMo Day 22: Natalie Portmanteausday

4/22/2014

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What is a Portmanteau?

A word or morpheme whose form and meaning are derived from a blending of two or more distinct forms(Merriam Webster)
Who is Natalie Portman?

An American actress (Wikipedia)
What is a Natalie Portmanteau?

A person or character whose essence and name are derived from the blending of two more distinct people and/or characters.
Examples of Natalie Portmanteaus include Benedict Arnold Schwarzenegger(A blending of Benedict Arnold and Arnold Schwarzenegger), Thomas Jefferson Davis(Thomas Jefferson and Jefferson Davis), and Jack Blackbeard(Jack Black+Blackbeard).

The Prompt: Natalie Portmanteau

Write a poem about a "Natalie Portmanteau," a character created by blending two real or fictional people whose names share a common component. Feel free to use the examples listed above or create your own!
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