Nicknames

nick’name’ (-nam’), n. 1. A name given in derision or sportive familiarity. 2. A familiar diminutive name.

 

Neither you nor I can pick ‘em.

They must be given.

There’s a story behind each one.

New father, 2 in the morning, trying to soothe newborn son, mumbles what should be, “Buddy, what’s the matter?”

It spews out as Butter.

A sobriquet is born.

I know a Shroomer, thus named for obvious reasons.

He is now a guardian of The Gateway to the South.

The Lion, Old Blood and Guts, Mr. Hockey, Super Mario, Grapes, The Little Ball of Hate, Papa, The Professor, The Walrus, Gonzo, Hammerin’ Hank, Teddy Ballgame, Spaceman, Bulldog, Arriba, The Great One, The Gentleman Saint

Some think ‘em nuts, I think genius.

Me too.

J to the P, J Peanut, Zooly, Nyarit, Horsemouth

from the Carousel Capital of Ohio

to Baghdad on the Bayou

and back to The North Coast

 

 

Reviews

[Casey Truax]

A great topic to explore. The litanies are a lot of fun.

[Neville]

they used to call me Bullet .. when I was at school I could clear 100 yds in just over 10 seconds .. when I got older, because there were so many husbands around I could do the same distance faster .. they dont call me Bullet any more ....... Almost forgot, an intriguing post today my friend .. Neville

[J.P.]

Thanks man. I love the stories behind 'em.