The letter "w" was originally intended as a joke. Dr Samuel Johnson placed it liberally throughout his Dictionary in order to provide some light relief, and to amuse his friends. Unfortunately the joke backfired horribly, as everyone, including his friends, took it absolutely seriously. To this day, the letter still does not have a sensible name. It is said that Doctor Johnson died an angry man, and finally passed away screaming the words "Weasles! Wensleydale! Wishy-washy! Work! Wimbledon, tupperware, twenty-two, twins!" to anyone that could hear him. In his will, he requested that none of his descendents should ever be called William, Wallace, Wilbur, Wilma, or (mysteriously) Edgar.