Life is tough for everyone, but it is even tougher for those with an embarrassing or "bad" name. Have you ever known anyone with a bad name? And if you personally have a "bad"name, how has it affected your life?
For years I have been taking notice of unusual, embarrassing and downright bad names. Even before the movie "Meet the Fockers" I had wondered why people with such last names as Frankenstein and Cretin (French for idiot) and Rotten and Bad and Crapper and Stinky had not legally changed their names.
This is not to criticize these people or make fun of them. In fact, we need to have compassion for any individual who has to face the possible mockery of his or her peers. This is especially true for children, who are often very sensitive. The best defense might be to develop a sense of humor about one's name in these circumstances.
There must be many stories out there of how people have coped with "bad" names. Feel free to leave your comments and experiences on this blog.
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