Unfiltered Story #362334

(In 8th grade, I have to carry around a pop bottle baby for a week as an assignment for health class. I think it’s stupid, but the teacher is vindictive enough to drop points for people who complain. Instead . . .)

Me: My baby’s name is Freelove Sweet [Last Name].

Teacher: Do you really think that’s an appropriate name?

Me: Of course. It’s a family name.

(My teacher said nothing, so I figured I was in the clear, and put the exchange out of my mind. A month later, my parents come back from parent-teacher conferences.)

Mom: Everything was fine, except your health teacher was concerned.

Me: About what?

Mom: The fact that you named your baby “Freelove Sweet”. She asked if we were aware of that, and if we felt it acceptable.

Me: And what did you tell her?

Mom: Of course it was acceptable. It’s a family name.

(And in case anyone is wondering, Freelove Sweet is actually a family name.)