Because thats what the bad boys called him.
mom
They call him mom because he protects them
mom
Mr. Pendanski's nickname in the book "Holes" is "Mom." He is given this nickname by the boys at Camp Green Lake because of his motherly, nurturing demeanor towards them.
Mr. Pendanski's nickname is "mom"
His nickname is "Mom". I mean it!
Thats not his nickname and his mom told him
Her nickname was Sugar.
In the novel "Holes" by Louis Sachar, Mr. Pendanski is nicknamed "Mom." This nickname is given to him by the boys at Camp Green Lake because he often acts like a nurturing figure, trying to provide guidance and support, despite his authoritative role as a counselor. However, his condescending attitude and lack of genuine care undermine this maternal image.
Just some of the nicknames are mom, mommy, momma, mom mom, and mother.
The title of the book is "Holes" not Hole Anyway, the name of the 2 guards they Mr. Sir and Mr. Pendanski or [mom]( the nickname the campers gave to him)
Mom Mum (more common in Britain)