"His name is Benjamin but to us he's The Wrong Benny. It started more than 10 years ago, when one of my sisters-in-law emailed her parents, her siblings, their partners and, she thought, her husband to suggest a celebration for two birthdays. Among the replies included: hi guy, i think you got the wrong benny in your mailing list! greetings from germany, benny."
"By now we spoke of this funny, sweet, no-longer-quite-a-stranger with affection. Unsurprisingly, he didn't show up at the Botanical Gardens but, to be fair, we didn'."
The Wrong Benny, a non-related individual, receives invitations to family celebrations despite not knowing anyone personally. He shares a surname with some family members and has earned a nickname over the years. The nickname originated from a mix-up in email invitations, leading to a warm and affectionate connection with the family. Although he has never attended any gatherings, his enthusiastic responses and the family's fondness for him highlight the bonds formed through shared experiences and humor.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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