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a series of unfortunate naming choices part the second

Jon Ham

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Jim Dalling
Jun 20, 2025
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Dear reader, I was just in the bathtub, blowing bubbles with my butt and thinking of you.

What, oh what do I have to say today?

I was enjoying some married mellons - Can’t elope - and sour candies when my literary questions were answered:

JON HAM.

Much like my recent dispatch on Johnson Controls, I’ve decided that Jon Ham has one of the most unfortunate names of all times.

I mean really, who on earth wants to enjoy an Jon Ham. Sure I eat candies while in the tub, but who of you dear readers wishes to dine on Bathroom Baloney?

The poor man.

What kind of torment did he endure.

Jon Ham?

Could you imagine sitting down on the throne for a little bit of Toilet Baccon?

What were his parents thinking when they decided to name the poor fool?

My guess is that the conversation went a little like this:

Our boy? We’ll make him tough. We’ll give him a real stupid name. How about Restroom Ribs?

Naw, too blatant. How about Jon Ham?

Perfection.

When John Ham goes out to lunch do you imagine he enjoys himself a lit…

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