Have you ever wondered how someone could end up with a nickname like “Cheese”? Well, it turns out that there can be many different reasons behind a nickname. Whether it’s a characteristic trait, a favorite food, or a funny incident, there’s usually a story behind every nickname. Caden Jay (9) got this nickname because of his photo shots at a football game.

Jay got his nickname when his coach noticed him smiling at the camera while tackling someone.

“I got the name Cheese when I was about six years old. I went and tackled someone and started smiling after I tackled. My Coach said, ‘[You’re] cheesing like in a picture,’” Jay said.

Jay, who has been playing football at a young age, plans to continue the athletic program with his teammates.

“I’ve been playing football ever since I was probably five or six, pretty much my whole life and I will continue playing here. I love the culture, my friends, and my teammates,” Jay said.

Jay, who tackles hard despite his small size, doesn’t care what others think about his smile.

“ I’m little and I hit people hard. [Each time I tackle,] I don’t know what’s going on in their head but I know some people get mad [when I smile.] I don’t really care though,” Jay said.

In the end, nicknames can be fun and enjoyable. Jay, for example, earned his nickname for smiling after a tackle, which has become a title he is proud of. Funny incidents like this one can be one of the titles a person can be honored with, but be respectful while referring to others with nicknames.