So Suzanne and I were watching the Netherlands v Japan World Cup game, and the commentators made mention of a shot on goal by Japanese midfielder Keisuke Honda. He had previously scored a goal in their first game against Cameroon. Suzanne giggled, thinking this was a funny name to have.
Hehe, what a funny name.
Why do you say that?
Honda! His name is Honda!
That’s a perfectly reasonable name for someone from Japan, I’d think.
Yeah, but what about Honda Motorcycles. It’s a brand name!
Are you forgetting your own surname?
What do you mean?
Hoover is also a brand name, in case you didn’t know. And your last name is Hoover
Hmm, yeah, but not by choice.
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Hoover’s a good name. Why don’t you revert to your maiden name? Ever heard of someone famous with your maiden name?
Well, no…
No, neither has anyone. You have to marry into a good family name like mine, raise yourself out of obscurity.
Hey, there’s a player called Matsui, like the restaurant!
Good grief.
Related articles
- World Cup 2010: Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda may play as lone striker (telegraph.co.uk)
- Honda leads Japan past Cameroon (mysanantonio.com)
- Holland v Japan – live! (guardian.co.uk)
