Nicknames and how they are devised.

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 4:24 pm

I'm Australian and we have a thing about names . If an australian likes you they will never refer to you with your real name. Even if the nickname is a little on the rank side it's a friendly compliment as to how an aussie feels about you. But if we don't know your name or forgotten it you will be "mate" until further notice. Nicknames often are given to denote the opposite of what you are or excentuate what you are . We have a thing here that if your a red head we call you "blue" You know, tall people are called "shorty" or "stretch".

So what nicknames would you give another on this forum.?

I don't want to do anything with your real names incase of offence.

Odie- odie one. Because odie is forceful and likes to get her way:D but does it in a way like Obie one from star wars.

Oscar- oscy baby - Because she's tough and Oscy baby is so not a tough name.

Spot- ummmmmm - dot - because his posts are something everybody is attracted to so i'm doing the opposite to his bigger than ben hur ego.

If I wanted to go the opposite of what I think I'd call him "Sir" Get it? I don't think he should be called 'Sir' so I call him 'Sir'.

:D:D:D -------(the number of smilies expresses my fear of being banned after that comment )

Mrs K - Special K - because I think she's special.

Bill Sikes - billy boy - because I think he would be an older distinguished individual that wouldn't like to be called it.

Nomad - smilie- Because he's not.

kazalala - Kazza- because .well just because. Same with Carol would be Cazza.

Lon- Lon john. because his posts usually come to pompous ego.

I was given a nickname on another forum once "mouthy" hee hee hee well it was correct in it's simplicity. I didn't take offence.

The shorter the name the more you have to elongate it. The longer the name the more you have to shorten it.

Nicknames are not given out of spite they are given with fun and humour in mind. It's a nice way of saying how one sees you. Personality is not a bad thing but to be enjoyed by all.

So what would you guys call each other ...........and remember it's fun not spiteful and those given the nickname should take it on board with pride because it says in essence you've touched someones world to the extent that they actually acknowledge yuo and think about you.

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 6:31 am

Now Spot I'd call Brains, because if you want to know anything he usually knows it or where to find it. (Or Timmy, after Timmy Mallett, specially for his eyewear!:sneaky:)

Jimbo would just have to be Buster - Buster Bloodvessel, Bad Manners lead singer purely for the bald head.

Oscar I think would be Jack, as in Jack Russell - tenacious little buggers who don't let go once they've got hold of something...

Clodhopper is definitely a Pink Fluffy Chicken and always will be... he knows why.

Pinkchick just can't be anything but Pinkchick, it suits her so well.

I'll think more on this..............

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 6:35 am

aha!!! now i see why you are called fuzzywuzzy:sneaky:

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl but i just call you Fuzz:-2:D

Post by **Peter Lake** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 7:16 am

kazalala;1226741 wrote: aha!!! now i see why you are called fuzzywuzzy:sneaky:

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl but i just call you Fuzz:-2:D I don't know the members well enough to add further but i am sure my wife will be happy to insult the entire board upon her return. :wah:

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:03 am

fuzzywuzzy;1226522 wrote: I'm Australian and we have a thing about names . If an australian likes you they will never refer to you with your real name. Even if the nickname is a little on the rank side it's a friendly compliment as to how an aussie feels about you. But if we don't know your name or forgotten it you will be "mate" until further notice. Nicknames often are given to denote the opposite of what you are or excentuate what you are . We have a thing here that if your a red head we call you "blue" You know, tall people are called "shorty" or "stretch".

Let's start with the obvious ones :-

Hoppy becomes Lefty so Spot would be Dexter

Chookie would be The Saccenach which would make Farmer Giles Captain Serious.

Ted has to be The Athiest - a name he shared with Jester

TruthBringer and Dutch morph into The Butterfly

Any more?

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:06 am

Bryn Mawr;1226833 wrote: Let's start with the obvious ones :-

Hoppy becomes Lefty so Spot would be Dexter

Chookie would be The Saccenach which would make Farmer Giles Captain Serious.

Ted has to be The Athiest - a name he shared with Jester

TruthBringer and Dutch morph into The Butterfly

Any more?
Oh yes.... short of time but will return Mr Fairclough.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:08 am

oscar;1226837 wrote: Oh yes.... short of time but will return Mr Fairclough.

Roy?

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:31 am

Bryn Mawr;1226840 wrote: Roy? Len.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:32 am

oscar;1226864 wrote: Len.

Galloping senility - that's who I meant

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:34 am

Bryn Mawr;1226868 wrote: Galloping senility - that's who I meant

:wah:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 10:36 am

oscar;1226864 wrote: NONE ARE SO DUMB AS THE DUMB WHO MISTAKE YOU FOR DUMB.

What if the person really is dumb though?

Where do we go from here?

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:37 pm

Nomad;1226884 wrote: What if the person really is dumb though?

Where do we go from here?
You are the brains of this outfit so I will leave it in your capable hands Mr Fluffy.

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Fri Aug 07, 2009 1:17 pm

Peter Lake;1226762 wrote: I don't know the members well enough to add further but i am sure my wife will be happy to insult the entire board upon her return. :wah::yh_rotfl

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:03 pm

Nomad...... Mr Fluffy

Imlardis..... Iron Knickers

Spot..... Inspector Gadget

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:05 pm

oscar;1227865 wrote: Nomad...... Mr Fluffy

Imlardis..... Iron Knickers

Spot..... Inspector Gadget

Iron Knickers???

Iron Knickers???

Iron Knickers????

Explain yourself Mrs....................

:yh_rotfl

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:06 pm

Nomad;1226884 wrote: What if the person really is dumb though?

Where do we go from here?

Usually Somerset .........................:sneaky:

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:12 pm

Imladris;1227867 wrote: Iron Knickers???

Iron Knickers???

Iron Knickers????

Explain yourself Mrs....................

:yh_rotfl
No...... It's much more fun to watch you get mad. :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Abbey....... Mrs Merton :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

YouTube - Debbie McGee on Mrs Merton

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:13 pm

oscar;1227871 wrote: No...... It's much more fun to watch you get mad. :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Abbey....... Mrs Merton :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

YouTube - Debbie McGee on Mrs Merton

:p:p:p:p

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:18 pm

gmc and galbally........ The Proffessors.

YouTube - History Today Part 1

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:21 pm

Spot.

YouTube - Only Me! Harry Enfield and Chums - BBC comedy