Thursday, May 21, 2009

Momma should have never inhaled when she came up with this!!!

Sometimes black folks try to get creative when they name their children. I can understand wanting your children to stand out. But that’s what academics, athletics and arts are for. We do an injustice to our children when we give them crazy names. Instead of standing out they end up looking foolish.

Case in point: Marijuana Pepsi Sawyer

I am impressed that she was able to be successful with so much against her. A name follows you everywhere you go. Some names open doors and others close them. Personally I’m tired of hearing about black folks giving their children crazy “A” names. People that disagree with me will say I’m under the influence of the white man. That is their opinion and I’m okay with that. But I dare anyone to tell me that naming your daughter after weed and soda is okay!!!!

2 comments:

uglyblackjohn said...

The whole name thing can be argued both ways;
Shaquele O'neil, Oprah Winfrey, Eldrick Woods, Condolezza...

But MPS IS pushing it.

Citizen Ojo said...

UglyBlackJohn - Condolezza, ha ha ha.. Ugly name for an ugly...
You have a point about the names but those are the true exceptions to the rule.