the origin of 'pickles'

Some of you may be wondering where the name 'pickles' came from. So here is a bit of an explanation. Our friend Steve and his girlfriend Nasch came to visit us in Italy from Mexico. And of course, Steve did not come empty handed. But bearing several bottles of very good tequila. I was already lamenting being in Italy and not being able to drink the wine, eat salami, prosciutto, soft cheeses. And now there was tequila to add to the list?! But good ole' Uncle Steve said 'Oh, come on! Drink some. So what if you pickle the kid! We'll just call him Pickles!". And the name stuck like mud. But don't worry, I didn't follow his advice:)