frahungski Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 i don't know about the opinions of the rest of you guys, but i think modern nicknames suck ass. it seems like the majority of them are either the first letter of the first name, plus the first 3 letters of the last name; or are just the name with a "y" at the end. a-rod, a-row, s-pod, paulie, booney, etc. many teams don't even have real nicknames. the cardinals and cubs for instance. one name that is very cool is El Duque, but that's about it for cool names that i can think of. what happened to "the Deacon," or "Black Jack," or "Paco Martin," "Batman," "Rock Raines" "One Dog" "Officer Karkovice." maybe it's just me, but nicknames nowadays are weak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedge Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(frahungski @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 11:52 AM) i don't know about the opinions of the rest of you guys, but i think modern nicknames suck ass. it seems like the majority of them are either the first letter of the first name, plus the first 3 letters of the last name; or are just the name with a "y" at the end. a-rod, a-row, s-pod, paulie, booney, etc. many teams don't even have real nicknames. the cardinals and cubs for instance. one name that is very cool is El Duque, but that's about it for cool names that i can think of. what happened to "the Deacon," or "Black Jack," or "Paco Martin," "Batman," "Rock Raines" "One Dog" "Officer Karkovice." maybe it's just me, but nicknames nowadays are weak. I agree. A-Rod isn't a nickname, it's an acronym. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(frahungski @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 11:52 AM) i don't know about the opinions of the rest of you guys, but i think modern nicknames suck ass. it seems like the majority of them are either the first letter of the first name, plus the first 3 letters of the last name; or are just the name with a "y" at the end. a-rod, a-row, s-pod, paulie, booney, etc. many teams don't even have real nicknames. the cardinals and cubs for instance. one name that is very cool is El Duque, but that's about it for cool names that i can think of. what happened to "the Deacon," or "Black Jack," or "Paco Martin," "Batman," "Rock Raines" "One Dog" "Officer Karkovice." maybe it's just me, but nicknames nowadays are weak. your avatar>>>>>>> modern nick names Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 a rod is a good nickname. a nick sometimes is just an easier way to notify some1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(frahungski @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 11:52 AM) i don't know about the opinions of the rest of you guys, but i think modern nicknames suck ass. it seems like the majority of them are either the first letter of the first name, plus the first 3 letters of the last name; or are just the name with a "y" at the end. a-rod, a-row, s-pod, paulie, booney, etc. many teams don't even have real nicknames. the cardinals and cubs for instance. one name that is very cool is El Duque, but that's about it for cool names that i can think of. what happened to "the Deacon," or "Black Jack," or "Paco Martin," "Batman," "Rock Raines" "One Dog" "Officer Karkovice." maybe it's just me, but nicknames nowadays are weak. rockraines rules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Yeah I'd agree that nicknames are weaker, but a lot of cool nick names are already taken. Hopefully people can make up some others again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be Good Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(frahungski @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 01:52 PM) i don't know about the opinions of the rest of you guys, but i think modern nicknames suck ass. it seems like the majority of them are either the first letter of the first name, plus the first 3 letters of the last name; or are just the name with a "y" at the end. a-rod, a-row, s-pod, paulie, booney, etc. many teams don't even have real nicknames. the cardinals and cubs for instance. one name that is very cool is El Duque, but that's about it for cool names that i can think of. what happened to "the Deacon," or "Black Jack," or "Paco Martin," "Batman," "Rock Raines" "One Dog" "Officer Karkovice." maybe it's just me, but nicknames nowadays are weak. Don't forget the best one of all: The Big Hurt!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(Be Good @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 02:02 PM) Don't forget the best one of all: The Big Hurt!! I'd have to agree with that. When I played little league baseball, a lot of kids put "The Little Hurt" on the back of their jerseys. Did any of you also see that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 The only one doing it with any success is Hawk. Chris Berman's can be funny, but are too long and/or hit or miss. I don't know what other announcers do, but from the few I've heard, they don't actively search out a good one, i.e. The Milkman, El Caballo, One Dog, etc. You are right, it is very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(TheDybber @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 02:32 PM) The only one doing it with any success is Hawk. Chris Berman's can be funny, but are too long and/or hit or miss. I don't know what other announcers do, but from the few I've heard, they don't actively search out a good one, i.e. The Milkman, El Caballo, One Dog, etc. You are right, it is very sad. i like peapod for willie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 01:16 PM) I'd have to agree with that. When I played little league baseball, a lot of kids put "The Little Hurt" on the back of their jerseys. Did any of you also see that? Did Craig Grebeck happen to play on your little league team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Honda Civic Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Jurassic The Count El Duque Mr. Zero The Big Hurt Those are some classic nicknames.... Now if only Svengoolie would catch on for Hermanson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controlled Chaos Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Buerhle = quickdraw, under 120, pronto, pacemaker....something about how fast he goes thru games... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(rangercal @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 01:01 PM) your avatar>>>>>>> modern nick names When she was hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be Good Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 03:16 PM) I'd have to agree with that. When I played little league baseball, a lot of kids put "The Little Hurt" on the back of their jerseys. Did any of you also see that? Ya I had that on some of my jerseys, but haven't seen any. Mainly because I dont live in Chi-Town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 QUOTE(qwerty @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 02:52 PM) When she was hot. you mean you don't like this ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frahungski Posted April 19, 2005 Author Share Posted April 19, 2005 ouch man. why'd you have to ruin that for me?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 thats just disgusting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 How about MuttonChops for Hermenson? Hawk would say, "Ol' MuttonChops pitching in relief of Garland." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly8509CWS Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Nothin' like Slappy - Mike Caruso. Hell you don't have to be a good player to get a decent nickname. But the acronym thingy is getting old fast and Chris Berman has been lame since he started the middle name thing before I was born. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 QUOTE(Pauly8509CWS @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 08:15 PM) Nothin' like Slappy - Mike Caruso. Hell you don't have to be a good player to get a decent nickname. But the acronym thingy is getting old fast and Chris Berman has been lame since he started the middle name thing before I was born. I believe the acronym thing is popular do to message boards. ARod is easier type than Alex Rodriguez. People are generally lazy when it comes to this type of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 QUOTE(YASNY @ Apr 20, 2005 -> 01:38 AM) I believe the acronym thing is popular do to message boards. ARod is easier type than Alex Rodriguez. People are generally lazy when it comes to this type of thing. Whattya mean "lazy", YAS? The fact is, Hawk has a knack for coining catchy nicknames and Berman creates nicknames that no one would ever really use. They're far too long, ALWAYS too corny and dated, and they get old almost immediately. ...and I would be remiss if I didn't tip my cap to Sox And Roll's own Guido, who used to call Gary Glover "G. Lover". I still chuckle a little bit about that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 I miss Walt No-neck Williams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnorthsox Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 QUOTE(rangercal @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 11:03 PM) you mean you don't like this ? Just for that I'll have to perform an exorcism: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneyman6544 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 QUOTE(rangercal @ Apr 19, 2005 -> 11:03 PM) you mean you don't like this ? That is just wrong. Nasty in fact. :banghead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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