would smell pretty bad if we dipped it in a pig pen (sorry Shakespeare 🙂

So-what is in a name?

We pretty much get stuck with the moniker our parents gave us when we were born, at least until we’re 18 or so. Then we can start changing our label (our Brandname) into how we want the world to see us. Some of us get to change our name into someone else when we get married, or change it into a hyphenated version that the kids will get tired of writing because it’s so long.

I bet you haven’t thought much about your name being your Brandname. Well, what comes to mind when you hear the name Clinton? or Bush? or Trump?  Yeah, that’s what I thought-so you see how your name becomes your Brandname (or brandname, depending on how famous you are).

(So what’s your point? – ed.)

So how did I come to be known as Billy Acre?

It seems the Intelligent Young Man and I were playing online, and he requested that I have a unique name for playing within the game.  Surprisingly, he rejected the obvious names, such as F.O.G. (Fabulous Old Guy) or Captain Whitebeard. After reflecting (and grumbling a little), I had a flash of inspiration! Billy Acre! What a wonderful, descriptive moniker! The Intelligent Young Man agreed, and I have since been known as Billy Acre.

Even though Billy Acre sounds similar to the expression “bellyacher”, I’m sure it’s only a coincidence. After all, I only offer my opinions that things could be a little better if only people behaved better. Or at least differently.  Or at least do what I would do in that situation (as I see that situation).

So now you know the rest of the story. (I have got to update my cultural references)

Spreading my opinion for the Good and True,

Billy Acre