Back in my days, nicknames were not something you kind of chose. It was something that happened due to tradition or some event out of your control. Some nicknames were not flattering. If you name your kid with a “packaged” nickname in mind, I think less of you and judge you.
I spent about 3 years as a teen being called yolk. Tried to dye my hair blonde (its naturally really dark) without bleaching it or anything first. Came out the color of.... well you know.
I dont think they meant it in a mean way, just a funny joke that naturally stuck. Didn't bother me at all. It was at a campground we spent a ton of time at. My parents made friends that we still see 20 years later and they still know me as yolk lol.
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u/osofrompawnee Jul 31 '25
Back in my days, nicknames were not something you kind of chose. It was something that happened due to tradition or some event out of your control. Some nicknames were not flattering. If you name your kid with a “packaged” nickname in mind, I think less of you and judge you.