I’ve been told a lot of last names come from the occupation held by a family member way back when (e.g. Carpenter, Miller, Taylor, Cook, Bloodletter, etc.). Well, I ran across the last name of “Goodpaster” today. Even for the 17th century, wouldn’t that be aiming the bar kinda low?
Father: You’re going to spend your whole life pasting things? But I had such high hopes for you, son!
Son: You’ll see, Papa. I’ll be the best paster this world has ever seen!
Father: But can’t people just tie things together? Is pasting really necessary?
Son: Papa!
Father: You sound just like me when I was your age. I had dreams too. We were going to be the Colorinthelineser. But eventually I realized I need to think bigger.
Wow, even back then parents just didn’t understand.
Anyway, regardless of its origin, this would have been the coolest to have in elementary school. But also a lot of pressure to live up to during art class.