Nicknames in Fencing

[Zelda]

Ok, how many of you have aquired a nickname through fencing? I know Moontic has (Buffy) but anyone else? My confession is this, my new nick name (as of approximately 1 month ago) is Mistress Zelda. Just dont ask HOW I got it.

[This message has been edited by Zelda (edited 05-23-2001).]

[Purple Fencer]

So how'd you get it?

Zelda, put the whip down, Zelda.

I'm not sure if I have one in the local fencing community. It's probably Spaz or Freak or something that has nothing to do with my purple color scheme.

Then again...the way I am, do I really need one?

Slim Grady...comments? (THIS'll be good )

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Sam Signorelli -- Boldly going forward...'cause I can't find reverse!

[Boo Boo]

I was called the "blue tornado" recently, but these names don't tend to stick for very long (fortunately).

Boo Boo

[Gav]

One of the guys nicknames is "IT". If you saw him you'd see why. I don't really have one myself.

[ladybug]

My coach's wife, who fenced in college, is "Spike" from her pseudo-punk days. She loves to tell the story of the funny looks they got when they got married and had the JUST MARRIED on their bumper. If I have a nickname I don't know about it (and probably don't want to!!)



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[Cutter]

One guy at our club is called "God Oh Battle." If you ever saw him fence you would know why. This name has stuck for years.

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Cutter
"It's just a flesh wound."

[Cutter]

Another kid is called "lawn boy" This is not fencing related other than he made a bet with the coach that he could beat him and the cost was that he had to do the coach's lawn for a month (I believe). Well, obviously he lost and the name stuck.

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Cutter
"It's just a flesh wound."

[Christopher J Umbs]

For some reason, Maestro often calls me Spider. I'm sure that I have a number of names given to me by other fencers that I'm just not aware of

Chris

[fmackenz]

In the past, I have been called:

Frank the Just (as opposed to Just Phil), or
Captain Pink (due to unfortunate laundering)

Recently, however, I do not have a nickname.
I think it's a function of age. I'm now
too old to have a nickname.

[Moonitic]

psst...Frank...

You do have a "name" you're commonly referred to among the fencing women...

"the guy with the nice behind"

In fact, you're a member of the Nice Butt Club.

[Dragoneye]

Hmm, I think I'm most often referred to as "Spidey"... in fact I often here the theme song to Spiderman being hummed when I'm on the piste, heheh.



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"Violent delights have violent ends." R&J - WS.

[saberkid]

um... used to be called "snow cone" and then the last name was "leperd' head"

oh about lawn boy.. the story was first he chalenged the coach to a 50 touche bout, if the coach won, Ryan(the chalenger) would have to do 100 hours of lawn work.. and the coach could only take two steps forword or back, and no more than 4 parrys... the socre was coach: 50 Ryan: 23

Chris

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Fence with the best die like the rest!

[ledgerto]

I don't really have a name unless you count the one Purple gave me, Weed Hopper, which is irony in itself. My coach used to call me MOM, but finally started using my real name (a big breakthrough I might add).

I have given some names though, usually having to do with variuos critter-like characterisics.

One very talented young lady, I call Spider.
There is a boy who is kinda fun to fence with, very short and jumpy. I call him The Cricket.
One little girl I call Frog, because she waits and snatches like a frog cathing a fly.

Of course these are my names for them. I don't say them aloud. And I won't tell you the names I've come up with for the obnoxiuos beasts I've run into.(I'm sure they have a few names for me too)


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Old dogs CAN learn new tricks!

[Purple Fencer]

Originally posted by Moonitic:
psst...Frank...

You do have a "name" you're commonly referred to among the fencing women...

"the guy with the nice behind"

In fact, you're a member of the Nice Butt Club.

Ooohhhhh, Frank. The chick dig ya'!



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Sam Signorelli -- Boldly going forward...'cause I can't find reverse!

[Foil Girl]

Darth Maul here! Hasn't really stuck lately, though.

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-Foil Girl
"Nadie nace sabiendo"

[Peach]

I'm called The Doctor (As in, "Hey, it's THUUUUUUH DOCKTAH . . how yuh DOOOin, DOCKTAH?"). Don't ask. No, I'm not an M.D.

[ladybug]

Originally posted by Moonitic:
psst...Frank...

You do have a "name" you're commonly referred to among the fencing women...

"the guy with the nice behind"

In fact, you're a member of the Nice Butt Club.

Moonitics right Frank, we were all a wee bit disappointed when you got your new knickers. Why do you think there are so many ladies about during your lessons? The cool socks are an added bonus too!!


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[fmackenz]

Oh my. I'm flattered and embarassed.
(ahem, pun intended)

First, "the guy with the nice behind" can't
be considered a nickname. I'm sure that
phrase is used to describe any number of
other fencers.

Second, there's a "Nice Butt Club"?

Third, I usually wear standard full length
fencing socks that leave no skin exposed.

Finally, you must be joking. I don't look
any different than any of the other fencers.
Are you sure you don't call me, "the guy
with the nice personality"?

[Fencer X]

Fencer X wrote-

To Chris Umbs;

Don't know about anyone else,
But my personal nick for you
has always been "Sgt. Slaughter".

Meant to be a compliment, really.
Stems from the way you lead the
footwork drills ;^)

-Fencer X

[arcon]

[ 10-23-2001: Message edited by: arcon ]