WASHINGTON D.C. – Following Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu’s recent revelation that her last name has been widely mispronounced, a coalition of public figures has announced a nationwide 'Say My Name Right' campaign. The initiative aims to rectify what they describe as a pervasive and deeply personal affront to their identities.

“For too long, we’ve endured the indignity of having our names butchered on national television, at red carpet events, and even by our own staff,” stated Senator Mildred P. Quimby (D-OH), whose surname is frequently pronounced 'Quim-bee' instead of the correct 'Kweem-bah'. “This isn’t about ego; it’s about basic respect. We’re not asking for much, just for you to put in the minimal effort required to articulate the sounds that define us.”

The movement, which includes actors, tech CEOs, and several minor royals, plans to release a comprehensive online database of phonetic spellings and audio guides. They also propose mandatory pronunciation workshops for journalists and talk show hosts, funded by a new 'Respect Tax' levied on major media outlets.

“It’s exhausting to constantly correct people, or worse, just let it slide and feel a piece of your soul die,” admitted celebrity chef Jean-Pierre Dubois, whose name is often rendered as 'John-Peter Doo-boys' instead of 'Zhan-Pyair Doo-bwah'. “We’re not just names; we’re brands. And a mispronounced brand is a weakened brand.” Organizers hope the tour will culminate in a national holiday, 'Pronunciation Day', where everyone is encouraged to correctly say at least one difficult name.

Critics, however, suggest the public figures might be overestimating the average person’s interest in mastering complex phonetics, especially when most can barely remember their own Wi-Fi password.