On social media, many viewers discovered the true meaning behind Pink’s stage name, and it made them lose their minds.
Pink has been a music icon for nearly three decades. But many fans are just now discovering the real meaning behind her stage name.
Where did Pink get her name?
Celebrities often use stage names, but Pink’s name has an unexpected origin.
While, some believe it comes from the color of her hair. Others have discovered a more surprising, and even NSFW, explanation.
The connection to reservoir dogs
Pink’s name is linked to Steve Buscemi’s character, Mr. Pink, in Quentin Tarantino’s film “Reservoir Dogs.”
The singer confirmed this in an interview, saying that the character influenced her choice.
Beyond the movie reference, Pink once shared an even more unexpected origin.
In an old interview, she recalled an embarrassing childhood moment.
A close friend, who had never seen a white girl’s private parts, commented, “It’s pink!” After that, her friends started calling her Mr. Pink, and the nickname stuck.
Speaking to iOL in 2017, Pink explained: “I’ve been receiving complaints for a very long time. I’m OK with it and for the other reason my name is Pink. That’s inappropriate too.
“My best friend had never seen a white girl’s vagina before so he asked me if I could see it, so I showed it to him and he said ‘It’s pink!’ Then my friends started calling me Mr. Pink.”
Pink’s awkward encounter with steve buscemi
In 2000, before her first album was released, Pink met Steve Buscemi on the streets of New York.
She excitedly introduced herself, explaining that she named herself after his “Reservoir Dogs” character. His reaction? He was completely confused and quickly walked away. Pink later admitted he seemed “scared s**tless” of her.
Additionally, Pink has offered explanations over the years. During an appearance on “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” in 2011, she shared another childhood story.
At summer camp, a boy she liked pulled her pants down in front of everyone. Embarrassed, she turned bright pink. From then on, her friends started calling her Pink.
Social media reaction
On social media, many fans ssumed her name came from her signature pink hair.
After learning the true meaning, one person summed it up perfectly: “And I thought all along it was her pink hair.”
Others were shocked by the unexpected backstory.
One person said: When she first hit the scene she had that pink hair, so I don’t think anyone really gave it much thought
A second wrote: I don’t know how this is shocking considering she stated that she named herself after that character when I think it was either her first or second album came out
While a third commented: So she could have been called Mud flaps all these years
Another added: A guy saw her vag and reacted, ‘it’s pink!’ At least that what I remember back in the early 2000s
Someone else said: She showed her best friend her hoohaw and he exclaimed “It’s pink! “