Could this constitute as child abuse? Some morons ... er, "parents" ... decided to name their child Adolf Hitler Campbell. Can you imagine the abuse this little guy is going to take? It almost seems like intentional infliction of emotional harm.Check out the story:
EASTON, Pa. — The father of 3-year-old Adolf Hitler Campbell, denied a birthday cake with the child's full name on it by one New Jersey supermarket, is asking for a little tolerance.
Heath Campbell and his wife, Deborah, are upset not only with the decision made by the nearby ShopRite, but also with an outpouring of angry Internet postings in response to a local newspaper article about the cake.
Heath Campbell, who is 35, said in an interview Tuesday that people should look forward, not back, and accept change.
"They need to accept a name. A name's a name. The kid isn't going to grow up and do what [Hitler] did," he said.
After ShopRite refused the request for the cake as inappropriate, the Campbells got a cake decorated at a Wal-Mart in Pennsylvania, Deborah Campbell said.
About 12 people attended the birthday party on Sunday, according to Heath Campbell.
The Campbells' other two children also have unusual names: JoyceLynn Aryan Nation Campbell turns 2 in a few months and Honszlynn Hinler Jeannie Campbell will be 1 in April.
Heath Campbell said he named his son after Adolf Hitler because he liked the name and because "no one else in the world would have that name."
Campbell said his ancestors are German and that he has lived all his life in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, which is across the Delaware River from Easton.
"A name's a name?!?" Would you, therefore, name your kid "Douche Bag" or "Shithead?!?" We all remember the goofy names Frank Zappa named his kids -- Moon Unit and Dweezle. But, at least those were only "funny." The Campbells are just being cruel! "No one else in the world would have that name?!?" Ya think?!? Oh, and did you catch the name of one of their other kids? -- "JoyceLynn Aryan Nation Campbell." The picture is becoming clearer about these people ... I wonder if their family time together includes reciting "Sieg heil!" with cute little arm and hand gestures? (Sorry, this just makes me want to spit.) This puts an end to all those lame jokes about different ethnic names. At least those parents were trying to be creative. The Campbells are either cruel or just plain stupid. Gee, I wonder if they ever heard the old Johnny Cash classic "Boy Named Sue." This whole sad case really smacks of narcissism and exhibitionism -- pretty creepy. I see in the near future a forlorn young man going before a judge to have his name legally changed.
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