3-year-old Hitler can't get name on cake

[ABlairican Pie]

MSNBC.com


3-year-old Hitler can't get name on cake

Family upset at store for denying request, and angry Internet postings

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Heath Campbell, left, and his wife Deborah, were told that a store in Greenwich, N.J. would not inscribe their three-year-old son's full name, Adolf Hitler Campbell, center, on a birthday cake.


The Associated Press
updated 10:16 p.m. PT, Tues., Dec. 16, 2008

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 Greenwich ShopRite, but with an outpouring of angry Internet postings in response to a local newspaper article over the weekend on their flare-up over frosting.

"I think people need to take their heads out of the cloud they've been in and start focusing on the future and not on the past," Heath Campbell said Tuesday in an interview conducted in Easton, on the other side of the Delaware River from where the family lives in Hunterdon County, N.J.

"There's a new president and he says it's time for a change; well, then it's time for a change," the 35-year-old continued. "They need to accept a name. A name's a name. The kid isn't going to grow up and do what (Hitler) did."

Deborah Campbell, 25, said she phoned in her order last week to the ShopRite. When she told the bakery department she wanted her son's name spelled out, she was told to talk to a supervisor, who denied the request.

Karen Meleta, a spokeswoman for ShopRite, said the Campbells had similar requests denied at the same store the last two years and said Heath Campbell previously had asked for a swastika to be included in the decoration.

"We reserve the right not to print anything on the cake that we deem to be inappropriate," Meleta said. "We considered this inappropriate."

The Campbells ultimately got their cake decorated at a Wal-Mart in Pennsylvania, Deborah Campbell said. About 12 people attended the birthday party on Sunday, including several children who were of mixed race, according to Heath Campbell.

"If we're so racist, then why would I have them come into my home?" he asked.

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." He sounded surprised by all the controversy the dispute had generated.

Campbell said his ancestors are German and that he has lived his entire life in Hunterdon County. On Tuesday he wore a pair of black boots he said were worn by a German soldier during World War II.

He said he was raised not to avoid people of other races but not to mix with them socially or romantically. But he said he would try to raise his children differently.

"Say he grows up and hangs out with black people. That's fine, I don't really care," he said. "That's his choice."


Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

[Zoneboy]

That kid will certainly have a rough time growing up. I can't believe the parents were that stupid. :rolleyes:

[browneyes106]

I heard about this story on another site. It is really weird and I feel sorry for that kid to have a name like that.

[ABlairican Pie]

Another interesting fact: Did you know that Jani Lane, the former lead singer of Warrant, was originally named John Kennedy Oswald? :eek: He was born in February 1964, a few months after the president's assassination. What were his parents thinking?? :confused: ohno:

[catlover79]

That kid will certainly have a rough time growing up. I can't believe the parents were that stupid. :rolleyes:
Poor kid - I hope he's able to get it legally changed ASAP!!

[ThomasE]

That kid will certainly have a rough time growing up. I can't believe the parents were that stupid. :rolleyes:


I won't call them stupid but what was their reasoning for naming their poor, innocent child that name? Something selfish was taking place. They did not think about that poor child. I found out about this story on "The View" this morning. "Adolph Hitler Campbell".

[Dutabi84]

I'd definitely call them stupid, and take it a step further by saying they deserve to be shot.

[catlover79]

I'd definitely call them stupid, and take it a step further by saying they deserve to be shot.
I'd definitely call them stupid, too!! :clap

[Seth]

Poor kid - I hope he's able to get it legally changed ASAP!!

Most states, outside of marriage or sincere religious conversion, usually require a few hoop-jumps to get a name change. This kid probably won't have much of a problem, though:

<14 years from now>
Judge: Let's see, name change case #987654321-0....requested name: James William Smith.....current name: Adolf Hitler Campbell. GRANTED. Incidentally, young man, what WERE your parents thinking?

[*Pleasant Tomorrow*]

In the words of Michael K.: "I'm sure nobody in the world has "STUPID ****" on their birth certificate, but that isn't a reason to name your kid that."

Sound like a couple of idiots looking for trouble if you ask me. Aryan Nation? Seriously? And the dad looks like a woman. Just throwing that out there.

[catlover79]

Most states, outside of marriage or sincere religious conversion, usually require a few hoop-jumps to get a name change. This kid probably won't have much of a problem, though:

<14 years from now>
Judge: Let's see, name change case #987654321-0....requested name: James William Smith.....current name: Adolf Hitler Campbell. GRANTED. Incidentally, young man, what WERE your parents thinking?
The name change is granted on the ground that the parents are IDIOTS!! :eek: :rofl:

[Hollow]

it's one thing to name him adolf, but throwing in the last name shows that the parents honor the guy in some way, whether or not they're bad people. but still no excuse for the bakery to refuse to put it on his cake.

[ABlairican Pie]

Oh, and get this: The parents say they're NOT racists, but they just wouldn't want their kid going out with a person of color when he comes of age! :rolleyes:


Gee, maybe the kid should be enrolled at Bob Jones University.

[catlover79]

Oh, and get this: The parents say they're NOT racists, but they just wouldn't want their kid going out with a person of color when he comes of age! :rolleyes:


Gee, maybe the kid should be enrolled at Bob Jones University.
I knew this guy in college who called Bob Jones University KKK University. Bad, but it made me laugh. :lol:

[Sharop]

I knew this guy in college who called Bob Jones University KKK University. Bad, but it made me laugh. :lol:

I don't know much about the Bob Jones University...is it that bad?

I know a person on some other forums who once attended and he's a nice guy. Some people attack him because he's a Wiccan (a witch.) My boyfriend used to be a Wiccan and has a wand and some spellbooks at home. Wicca is a neat religion.

[littlebelle]

So many other names to choose from... :lol:

[dakert]

The picture of the kid reminded me of Damian from the first "Omen" movie 1976.
I go along with saying the parents are stoopid

[MrCleveland]

WHO THE :censored: CALLS THEIR CHILD ADOLPH HITLER?!

Reminds me of Mr. Hilter....

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j145/sable_Jester/Image0.jpg

...(A skit from Monty Python).

[Furienna]

I have to agree, that it was stupid to give the boy that name. That would never have happened over here in Sweden, because "Hitler" would fall under "inappropriate names" according to our laws. And that's a good thing, because it would only give the child unnecessary problems.

That bakery shouldn't have refused to print the boy's full name though. That was just ridiculous, because it was the boy's name, no matter how stupid his parents might be. But every business should have the right to choose, if they want someone as a customer or not, so I don't know...

[ABlairican Pie]

I don't know much about the Bob Jones University...is it that bad?

I know a person on some other forums who once attended and he's a nice guy. Some people attack him because he's a Wiccan (a witch.) My boyfriend used to be a Wiccan and has a wand and some spellbooks at home. Wicca is a neat religion.Bob Jones University has been controversial for years because it had done such things as forbid interracial dating--all the while claiming it is "not racist". Actually, the policy against interracial dating at the college came about in the 50's when a Japanese mother and father balked at their daughter being romantically involved with a white American young man at the school. This was all the college needed to go on to implement a policy of prohibiting interracial dating for decades, all very "Biblically correct", of course.

The policy has since been rescinded, but this has been one example of how the college has adopted stringent measures of "Christian" rules of behavior, supposedly "in accordance with Scripture": Proper modes of dress, appearance, and avoidance of certain types of music and popular culture are stressed. Many feel these "Biblical" policies are woefully out of date and discriminatory.

[Janice]

http://navyscoop.com/pics/screwball.jpg

[catlover79]

^ :rofl: I love that pic. These parents are a few fries short of a Happy Meal, that's for sure.

[sara]

:lol: That name is totally messed up, but if he can get it changed, and won't have any trouble in the meantime the next couple of years as far as teasing and being treated improperly & disrespected, then it's funny how you put it.
Unfortunately it's unlikely that he will change his name. Hate breeds hate. His parents are racists and they will raise their children to be racists. Didn't anyone else notice the their other children also have nazi names. Their oldest's middle name is aryan nation and the youngest child name has somthing to do with the head of the SS.

[ABlairican Pie]

Gee, what's next for these two: Tiffany Zyklon-B Campbell? Josef Mengele Campell? Spike Bergen-Belsen Campell?

Gee, let's just hope these parents get forced sterilization, just like their wonderful heroes did to many in the German population 70 years ago.

[Penny Lane]

Some people are complete morons! Wonder if they named their second child Charles Manson?:rolleyes:

[Sharop]

The policy has since been rescinded, but this has been one example of how the college has adopted stringent measures of "Christian" rules of behavior, supposedly "in accordance with Scripture": Proper modes of dress, appearance, and avoidance of certain types of music and popular culture are stressed. Many feel these "Biblical" policies are woefully out of date and discriminatory.

I hate it when people use Christianity like that. It makes Christians like me look bad. Technically, I'm a New Age Christian because I'm very much a New Ager as well. I don't believe in Satan or Hell and I don't believe that there will be a Judgement Day. I believe we create what happens to us after we die. Some people would say that because of this I'm not a Christian at all, but in my opinion, I am. I call myself a New Age Christian because I think that best describes me.

Well at least the person I referred to got away from that place. I don't know if you know much about the Wicca religion (it's basically a pagan religion, based around witchcraft, it's very nature-based and spiritual.) Wicca's cool.

[sara]

Some people are complete morons! Wonder if they named their second child Charles Manson?:rolleyes:
Since they have a nazi naming theme they will probably go with Mengele or Goebbels. :rolleyes:

[Pus$y Galore]

Gee, what's next for these two: Tiffany Zyklon-B Campbell? Josef Mengele Campell? Spike Bergen-Belsen Campell?

Gee, let's just hope these parents get forced sterilization, just like their wonderful heroes did to many in the German population 70 years ago.


Reminds of me of Joey on Friends when he was going to take the stage name of "Joseph Stalin".


Just call the kid "Exit". That way, when he grows up, his name will be up in lights in every theatre in the country! ;)

[Zebra 3]

The Campbells ultimately got their cake decorated at a Wal-Mart in Pennsylvania, Deborah Campbell said.
Heil Hell-Mart!

[Hollow]

Yeah but think about if he had ANY friends at his bday parties, from now until forever, or until he's allowed to get his name changed officially. They would all tease, torment and treat him wrong. Granted, their are some moral people that don't care a person's name, race, age, religion and are great people and friends but so many people will laugh at anything they hear word of mouth or see nowadays so who knows. Hope the kid turns out alright though. It's a tough situation.
well if they're at his birthday party, they should already know his name. having it written on the cake shouldn't make any difference.

[Jonathan]

:yeahthat

[Chocoholic]

Why doesn't this surprise me?

Kids With Nazi Names Taken From Home

AP-TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Jan. 14) - Police say three New Jersey siblings whose names have Nazi connotations have been placed in the custody of the state.
Holland Township Police Sgt. John Harris says workers from the state Division of Youth and Family Services removed 3-year-old Adolf Hitler Campbell and his younger sisters, JoyceLynn Aryan Nation Campbell and Honszlynn Hinler Jeannie Campbell from their home Tuesday.
Harris says family services did not tell police the reason the children were removed. Agency spokeswoman Kate Bernyk says it does not comment on specific cases.
The children and their parents, Heath and Deborah Campbell, received attention last month when a supermarket bakery refused to put Adolf Hitler Campbell's name on a birthday cake.

[Furienna]

I wonder what their parents did now, to make them lose their children.

[Chocoholic]

I think giving them those names was bad enough. :lol:

[catlover79]

I think giving them those names was bad enough. :lol:
It sure didn't help their cause. :eek: :lol:

[Furienna]

It was a stupid thing to do, but I still don't think it's reason enough for them to lose the custody of their children.

[Chocoholic]

I was only teasing. I'm sure there had to be a good reason, like neglect or something.

[Hollow]

i'd hope they didn't lose their children just because of their names. it may be stupid to name your children after nazis, but there's nothing illegal or abusive about it. reminds me of the jackass of a lawyer in new zealand who ordered a couple to rename their child just because he didn't like the name ("talula does the hula in hawaii"). though i don't know, they could have abused the children.

[Doodyville10019]

Why doesn't this surprise me?

Kids With Nazi Names Taken From Home

AP-TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Jan. 14) - Police say three New Jersey siblings whose names have Nazi connotations have been placed in the custody of the state.
Holland Township Police Sgt. John Harris says workers from the state Division of Youth and Family Services removed 3-year-old Adolf Hitler Campbell and his younger sisters, JoyceLynn Aryan Nation Campbell and Honszlynn Hinler Jeannie Campbell from their home Tuesday.
Harris says family services did not tell police the reason the children were removed. Agency spokeswoman Kate Bernyk says it does not comment on specific cases.
The children and their parents, Heath and Deborah Campbell, received attention last month when a supermarket bakery refused to put Adolf Hitler Campbell's name on a birthday cake.


OK, this is political correctness going WAYYYYY too far, people! I agree with everyone else on the board - these kids (especially Adolph) are going to have one heck of a time growing up, and I have NO CLUE what the parents were thinking when they named their kids, but I'm just wondering what's gonna happen next...are the States going to take away from parents every kid whose first name just happens to be Benito....or Saddam...or Osama...or Fidel?

[Sharop]

are the States going to take away from parents every kid whose first name just happens to be Benito....or Saddam...or Osama...or Fidel?

I don't think they've disclosed the reason the children were removed from the parents' custody. They could have been taken for a good reason. I think it's best not to judge just yet until, or if, we know why they were taken from their parents.

[Mikado]

Naming their daughter "Aryan Nation" wasnt exactly too bright either :shocked:

[Mikado]

Next, they hope to have twins and name them Mussellini & Tojo :rolleyes:

[catlover79]

Daddy wants the kids to call him "Fuhrer". :rolleyes:

[comedyfreak]

That kid will certainly have a rough time growing up. I can't believe the parents were that stupid. :rolleyes:
Yup, but it takes all kinds unfortunately. The daughter Aryan Nation? That's asking for trouble. That goes to show you that, some people shouldn't be allowed to procreate.

[Sharop]

I agree that it was idiotic to give the children those names (and to give all three of their children names like that gives the impression that they value Nazi beliefs and principles.)

However, on the other hand, despite how silly a person's name is, I think it's a shame that there are people who would judge them for their name. Which undoubtedly would happen to the kids if they kept their names, but it still shouldn't happen. It's wrong to judge or make fun of someone because of their name.

[James"Thunder"Early]

I would think there is some other reason for the children's removal, afterall CPS has to have a good reason for pulling children out of the home. If these parents were willing to give their children insane names, then it wouldn't be surprising if there were real problems in the home.