Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Just to be a dick!

There's a guy in Pennsylvania who was denied a birthday cake at the local Shop-Rite because he wanted his son's name written on it. I don't think they should have denied him the cake just because his son is named Adolf Hitler Campbell, I would deny him the cake for generally being a dick.

He's trying to prove a point that just because somebody has the same name as an evil person from history doesn't mean they will turn out like that. Unfortunately this child will most likely have problems anyway because of the name. Maybe instead of forcing this on your children who have no say in the matter, change your own name to Hitler to prove your point.

The father says he's not a racist but by his quotes, I'm pretty sure he is.

Heath Campbell says "Say he grows up and hangs out with black people. That's fine, I don't really care, that's his choice." It's just not Heath's choice.

Commenting about the 12 people attending the birthday party, including several children who were of mixed race, according to Heath, he said "If we're so racist, then why would I have them come into my home?"

To prove a point?

The Campbells' other two children JoyceLynn Aryan Nation Campbell, 2 and Honszlynn Hinler Jeannie Campbell, 1 are also destined for ridicule. At least the girls were given a decent name to write on their schoolwork. Poor Adolf is screwed either way.

I know the name is not what makes the person but I wouldn't go naming my kid Jeffrey Dahmer, It would only cause trouble for the child. Having my last name the same as a sleazy talk show host almost always invites the "Are you related to Jerry?" every time I'm introduced. So I know how annoying that can be.

I once did work for a man named Elvis and when he first introduced himself, I could tell by the tone of his voice that he was waiting for the comment that goes along with his introduction, to which I responded "Hi Elvis, How can I help you?" His tone brightened immediately and we went on about our business. I'm sure he's heard all the jokes and is quite tired of it.

So don't name your children after your notorious childhood heroes, it's not fair to them when they have no choice. By naming your child after Hitler, you're not doing it to prove a point you're doing it just to be a dick!

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