I have a weird first name that my mother basically made up. It’s a variation of my father’s middle name. Fortunately, my mom didn’t like to think about my dad (her ex) so from a young age, she started calling me by my middle name. When you have a weird name, there are some things that you go through that people with names like “Jane” or “Joe” can never understand. For example, when I have to use my first name for legal reasons or to talk to insurance companies, I have to constantly spell the name, and also, most people want to know “what kind of name is that?” I’ve just started making things up, like, “It’s an old Russian name,” or something. Also at Starbucks, we with weird names just skip the drama and say our name is….you guessed it, “Jane” or “Joe.” Or whatever. The little girl in the joke below totally gets it. Enjoy this hilarious joke.
A lovely little girl is entering class for the first time when a friendly little boy approaches her. My name Ted, he says, What’s yours?
Happy Butt, the little girl replies.
I’m going to tell the teacher on you for lying! the boy shouts.
He goes to the teacher and says that the little girl has lied to him about her name. What is your name? asks the teacher.
Happy Butt, says the little girl.
No, no, the teacher says. What is your real name?
Happy Butt, the little girl insists.
Shame on you for lying, says the teacher.
You go straight to the principal’s office right this minute!
Why are you here? the principal asks.
They think I’m lying when I tell them my name is Happy Butt, the little girl says.
Your name cant be Happy Butt, the principal says. I’m going to call your mother and straighten this out. You mustn’t lie to us about your name.
The principal calls the mother and says, We have your little girl here and she keeps telling us her name is Happy Butt.
Oh, says the mother, that must be Gladys.
Little girl, the principal says, your mother says your name is Gladys.
The little girl asks, Happy Butt, Glad Ass, what’s the difference?
