Monday, May 4, 2009

What's in a name (2)

A friend of mine has a pretty cool last name: pronounced as "Fu", means good fortune and happiness in Mandarin. The meaning of his name would have come across better if he were living in China, but unfortunately for him, he lives in Sydney.

And so went his first day at college:

Teacher: As soon as I call your name, please raise your hand. Miller, Sanchez, Foe...
Fu: No ma'am, my name's pronounced as Fu.......Fuuuuuu......
Teacher: Foe....Foe
Fu: No, ma'am....Fuuuuu...like sorry's there's no English equivalent
Teacher: Alright then, how do you spell it ?
Fu: F-U
Teacher: What ???!!!!!!!!
Fu: I said, F-U
Teacher: Alright young man, are you trying to be funny with me ?
Fu: Nope, I'm just trying to spell my name, F-U.
Teacher: That's enough. From herwith, you're suspended without notice.
Fu: (Shit).

Fu's now married with kids. His first born was named David Fu Chin Kee. Initials FU CK.
His son's going to hate him.

3 comments:

chmtek said...

hey.. you are blogging again!! Funny story.. he should have named his kid "Kung." Hope you are well.

Writer and creator said...

Kung...
Fu Kung ???
or
Kung Fu ??

chmtek said...

Either way.. The kid would had a long Childhood. :)