Ray Romano Didn't Love the Title ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’

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By Rachel Sandell

Published Sep 6, 2023

"I go to work and people shoot at me. Raymond goes to work and people do the wave."

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The title Everybody Loves Raymond didn't necessarily match the character according to actor Ray Romano, who felt it invited hatred and didn't reflect his own low self-esteem as a comedian.
The phrase "everybody loves Raymond" originated from a sarcastic comment made by Romano's brother, a police officer, and became a catchphrase for Robert in the show.
The characters in Everybody Loves Raymond are based on real people, but they have added flaws and dynamics for storytelling purposes, which sometimes led to conflict with their real-life counterparts.