Man Upsets Stepdaughter With The Funny Name He Gave A Rescued Cat
A rescued cat walked into OP’s life, and he decided to give it a name that absolutely did not come with a “family-friendly” warning label.
The twist is that OP isn’t just naming a pet for laughs, he’s doing it in a home with a young, sensitive stepdaughter who did not sign up for dark humor on a daily basis. OP even mentions things like the pet license and microchip, both pointing to “Speed Bump,” which makes it feel extra awkward that the name he chose is the kind of thing you only say once you know everyone’s on board.
Now he’s stuck wondering if he ruined the vibe, not the cat.
The OP writes...
The OP is considering surrendering the point even though his pet license and microchip all say Speed Bump
The comments immediately clock the mismatch between the cat’s “Speed Bump” paperwork and the darker name OP picked, and people do not let him slide.
OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the AH:
Action: giving a cat a morbid name. Reason: I have a young, sensitive child and maybe it was a poor choice.
And the comments from other Redditors roll in...
It's a horribly inappropriate name but still funny
Giving the cat a better name
OP's daughter not being a fan of dark humor
OP tries to explain it as a mistake meant to be funny, but the stepdaughter’s reaction turns the joke into a real family issue.
This reminds me of the cat owner who called his pet “affectionate” insults, and other furball owners chimed in.
Redditors start arguing whether “morbid” is the right word, with some saying it’s just humor and others saying it would hit a kid the wrong way.
Funny cat names are just plain entertaining. Cats are known for their eccentric dispositions, and a humorous name guarantees that your cat will never take themselves too seriously.
Funny names can capture the essence of your cat's personality, emphasizing their best qualities or the things that irritate you! You can get ideas for a humorous name from your cat's personality or appearance, or you can choose something that simply makes you laugh but speed bump? Oh well...
That can be very upsetting to a child
This Redditor has four cats and each one has a real name
It's probably a bit morbid for the child
For this Redditor, the OP is the AH
By the time they’re debating what name the cat “should” have, the stepdaughter’s discomfort is the part everyone keeps circling back to.
Sometimes you want a name that makes you chuckle, captures the essence of your pet, or just sounds ridiculous. Every time you call his pet, you'll find out that a humorous cat name brings a little laughter into your home.
This might be what the OP was aiming for, but his family wasn't in support. Redditors found no AHs in the story, and you too can drop your verdict in the comments section.
He may have wanted a comedy cat, but he ended up with a family feud.
For more faith-fueled cat-name drama, see how a Christian mom blew up over “Spinning A Trap For The Devil.”
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