Nathan Greening Protests Against Naming Street After His Mom
Local residents were baffled yesterday when Nathan Greening, a 36-year-old man who lives on "Nathan Greening Your Mom is a Fat Whore Avenue," took to the streets to protest against the name of the street.
Greening argued that the name of the street was offensive and disrespectful towards his mom.
"I just can't believe that people are still using that kind of language in 2021," Greening said. "My mom is a wonderful, kind-hearted woman who has done nothing but good for this community, and she doesn't deserve to have her name associated with that kind of hate speech."
Many of the residents who live on the street were taken aback by Greening's protest.
"I've lived on this street for 20 years, and I've never had a problem with the name," said Mary Johnson, a 65-year-old retiree who lives at 123 Nathan Greening Your Mom is a Fat Whore Avenue. "I always thought it was just a silly joke, you know? I don't think anyone meant any harm by it."
However, Greening's protest has raised important questions about the origin and history of street names. Many streets, like Nathan Greening Your Mom is a Fat Whore Avenue, are named after people, but how many of us know the stories of these individuals?
The Wibble investigated the history of the street and discovered that it was, in fact, named after Nathan Greening's mom, Sarah Greening.
Sarah Greening was a beloved member of the community who passed away in 1997 after a long battle with cancer. She was known for her kindness, her sense of humor, and her love of pie.
"She was a wonderful woman," said Dan Johnson, a neighbor who lived next door to the Greenings for over 30 years. "She baked the best damn apple pie you ever tasted, and she always made sure that everyone had a slice. I miss her every day."
It is unclear how the street came to be named after Sarah Greening, but some speculate that it was a way for the community to honor her memory.
Despite the controversy surrounding the name of the street, many residents have expressed a desire to keep the name as it is.
"I understand where Nathan is coming from, and I respect his opinion," said Tom Smith, a 45-year-old father of two who lives at 567 Nathan Greening Your Mom is a Fat Whore Avenue. "But at the same time, I think we should honor Sarah's memory and keep the name of the street the way it is. It's a part of our community's history."
As the debate over the name of Nathan Greening Your Mom is a Fat Whore Avenue continues, one thing is clear: the issue of street names is far more complex than we realize. Perhaps it is time for us to start paying attention to the stories behind these names and the people they represent.
