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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/Previous_Battle_7286 on 2023-11-14 07:22:33.

Original Title: TIL Mr. T chose his professional name to stop people from disrespecting him and his family members who had served in Vietnam by calling them “boy.” He wanted everyone to address him as “Mister” to show proper respect.