More Than A Name
In the 1940s classroom the teacher was discussing surnames with the class of 39 very well behaved children.
“Using surnames can be traced to the 11th century. Some cultures place the surname at the beginning, some at the end. Some have more than one. Some names were based on people’s characteristics like yours George Goode. Others on occupations…Rose Farmer.”
“Miss…Miss,” shouted the pest at the back eager for attention.
“Others on geographic features…Barbara Stone.”
“Miss.. Miss.”
“Some were named after their father…Colin Richardson and were patronymic.”
“M…”
“And others, Brian Mackinney…child of a Scottish cow..were matronymic.”
That shut him up.
- Category: True Stories Told As Fiction
6 comments add one below
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Neville Hunt over 2 years ago
Haha! Nice one Brian! True story too?
Interestingly, the Urban Dictionary suggests that ‘Kinney’ is ‘A male who insists on breaking all rules regardless of consequences’ Ring any classroom bells? -
Brian Mackinney over 2 years ago
When I was 40 I met up with some old pals.
“Why was I the one who always got caught?” I asked them.
“We knew when to stop,” they replied. -
Neville Hunt over 2 years ago
Haha! Important to know when to stop!
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Jamie Clapperton over 2 years ago
Thanks for the giggle Brian, ;-)
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VerityAlways over 2 years ago
Congratulations on your 100th, Brian! and this was refreshing!!
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Christopher about 2 years ago
Nice one, Brian!
