Have you once in your life seen the name Reese and pronounced the silent “E” at the end? Have you ever met a person named Reesee?

I’ll do you one better…People that say REESEES PEESEES. When the fuck have you ever said peesees when you read the word pieces.

If you do this, you are beyond stupid.

  • Skeezix@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    6 days ago

    In 1897 the original inventor of the peanut butter cup, Girontius Reesy, immigrated to the USA. The immigration officer incorrectly copied his name as Reese. He adopted the new name as written but when speaking, his family and friends continued to call themselves Reesy. The custom stuck with many people, and even after a century, and after being sold to candy conglomerates, the custom remains alive.