Lamest Nickname in UFC
Sharpsh00ter
C
Chris Brannigan
"Sharpsh00ter" <tig...@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> My money is on Sherk
>
I've always hated George "Rush" St Pierre
Dave -Turner
Count" always makes me think of that Sesame St character -
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w175/mseif14/count1.jpg
Stanley Moore
"Dave -Turner" <ad...@127.0.0.1> wrote in message
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> Michael "The Count" Bisping heh, he's one of my favorite fighters but "The
> Count" always makes me think of that Sesame St character -
> http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w175/mseif14/count1.jpg
>
To me count refers not to Dracula but to a title of aristocracy in England.
Totally inappropriate as Bisping talks working class, not posh Etonian
Oxford like a real count would do. I wonder how he got this nickname? Take
care
--
Stanley L. Moore
"The belief in a supernatural
source of evil is not necessary;
men alone are quite capable
of every wickedness."
Joseph Conrad
Dave -Turner
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>
> I wonder how he got this nickname?
dunno, it's a strange one. Maybe its got something to do with putting the
10-count on his opposition
R.M. Pitt
> To me count refers not to Dracula but to a title of aristocracy in England.
> Totally inappropriate as Bisping talks working class, not posh Etonian
> Oxford like a real count would do. I wonder how he got this nickname? Take
> care
If I'm not mistaken, there was a "Count Bisping" somewhere in his family
tree, from generations past, that he was obviously proud of, which is
why he adopted that nickname.
Sharpsh00ter
"R.M. Pitt" <rmp...@speedstickz.net> wrote in message
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The Count is a lame Nickname but 'Muscle Shark' is off the chart.
SS
edbert
Yeah, I never liked that one. IIRC he was given that name by the Japs,
anyone confirm that?
yugffuts
Ken-Flo & J-Lau come to mind.
It seems like everyone in the UFC has a nickname except for Forrest
Griffen. And most of them stink.
Lasse K.
The isue has been talked about in a UFC broadcast.
"Dave -Turner" <ad...@127.0.0.1> skrev i en meddelelse
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Dave -Turner
Count?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count
so yeah my guess then is that it's just a tribute to his heritage, which is
fair enough
Cheers for mentioning it tho, i had no idea - at least he has an excuse for
such a stupid nickname :) (i dont think the muscle shark does!)
The Sanity Cruzer
> Yeah, I never liked that one. IIRC he was given that name by the Japs,
> anyone confirm that?
Is there a reason you find a need to be offensive to the Japanese?
u...@invalid.net
in article <pIxPj.53312$dA2....@read2.cgocable.net>,
"Sharpsh00ter" <tig...@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote:
>My money is on Sherk
>
>
>C
>
Joe "daddy" Stevenson
Chris "the crippler" Leben
Josh "the people's warrior" Burkman
(I've always hated that one)
Joe "el dirte" Doerkson
Jonathan "The Road Warrior" Goulet
Goulet also wins for gayest hair cut:
http://tinyurl.com/3ppnpb
u...@invalid.net
in article <l0JPj.56591$dA2....@read2.cgocable.net>,
"Sharpsh00ter" <tig...@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote:
How about "Sharpshooter" <snicker>.
u...@invalid.net
in article
<fd51fc60-2012-42df...@c58g2000hsc.googlegroups.com>,
yugffuts <tomca...@gmail.com> wrote:
>Ken-Flo & J-Lau come to mind.
>
>It seems like everyone in the UFC has a nickname except for Forrest
>Griffen. And most of them stink.
Agreed on all points.
u...@invalid.net
in article <Wf-dndbCxsQDB5LV...@comcast.com>,
Oh Gawwwd.. Here he goes again. Are you Japanese? How do
you know Japanese people are being offended by him using the
word "Jap"? Why draw attention to something you think might
be offensive?
u...@invalid.net
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u...@invalid.net wrote:
Except that Forrest does have a nickname. It's "Gump".
Fraser Johnston
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Of course Vanderlei "The Axe Murderer" Silva almost makes up for all the bad
ones.
Fraser
dve...@gmail.com
"The [anything] Assassin"
u...@invalid.net
in article
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"dve...@gmail.com" <dve...@gmail.com> wrote:
Correct.
Sharpsh00ter
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Is Brit offensive? Canuck? Aussie? It's a short form not a slur.
SS
edbert
They're free to take offense wherever they see fit, as are both of us
Sharpsh00ter
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I do archery (long bow) as a hobby. I @ one time wanted to take a shot @
the Olympic team but finished 23rd @ the trials (not that bad out of 200)
Now I instruct and do it for fun. Thus the source on my moniker.
SS
Ed B.
way! We'll see if they change his nickname...
Most ill fitting nickname: "The Amercian Psycho" Stephan Bonnar
Ed B.
Sharpsh00ter
"Ed B." <ncbr...@aol.com> wrote in message
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> Also, how can we forget "The Dean of Mean"??
Like somebody said 90% of the Nic's are uber lame
SS
R.M. Pitt
> Chris "the crippler" Leben
Isn't there an "ax murderer" and a "serial killer"?
R.M. Pitt
The proper terminology is "gook".
Dave -Turner
The Sanity Cruzer
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I grew up around the term and know how it was intended back then. My former
mother-in-law is from Japan. My daughter is 1/4 Japanese. Anyway, that was
another dumb fucking question by you. I don't need to be a black man to
know that "nigger" is offensive.
> Is Brit offensive? Canuck? Aussie? It's a short form not a slur.
Those terms are not and have never, to my knowledge, been used in overall
offensive terms. If you don't get the difference, I'm not about to teach
you. It's not that I wouldn't want to, but you just don't get it if you
think Brit, Aussie and Canuck are in the same league as is "Jap".
Sharpsh00ter
"The Sanity Cruzer" <sanity...@comcast.net> wrote in message
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I'm 1/4 Native Canadian & I don't see the difference... My wife doesn't
like it when I use the term Packy (referring to people of Pakistani & east
Indian origin) either. I really don't see it as an insult rather as a short
form description. I've been called a wagon burner, wahoo, red skin, savage,
lots of others... but none are simply a short form... If they'd said Gook,
Slope Zipperhead or any of the other slurs it'd be something... I just
don't see it.
Educate me on how people who are different are treated please.
SS
The Sanity Cruzer
> >
> I'm 1/4 Native Canadian & I don't see the difference... My wife doesn't
> like it when I use the term Packy (referring to people of Pakistani & east
> Indian origin) either. I really don't see it as an insult rather as a
> short form description.
You know what? What you think doesn't matter. If it's offensive to the
people to whom you're referring, that's their call. You can either respect
their wishes or not, with respect being the operative word.
> I've been called a wagon burner, wahoo, red skin, savage, lots of
> others... but none are simply a short form...
Because people have used derogatory terms with you, that gives you the
justification to use offensive terms?
> If they'd said Gook, Slope Zipperhead or any of the other slurs it'd be
> something... I just don't see it.
You don't have to see it. You might just respect it, without needing to
understand it.
> Educate me on how people who are different are treated please.
With respect. Calling someone of Japanese origin a "Jap" is disrespectful.
Period.
Sharpsh00ter
> "Sharpsh00ter" <tig...@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>> >
>> I'm 1/4 Native Canadian & I don't see the difference... My wife doesn't
>> like it when I use the term Packy (referring to people of Pakistani &
>> east
>> Indian origin) either. I really don't see it as an insult rather as a
>> short form description.
>
> You know what? What you think doesn't matter. If it's offensive to the
> people to whom you're referring, that's their call. You can either
> respect
> their wishes or not, with respect being the operative word.
To be completely honest I've never personally known anyone of Japanese
origin. I've also never read (& I read quite a bit & also have a degree [re
i don't believe myself to be a stupid person]) anythiing that take
particular offense to Jap. I am Canadian and from Ontario so am far
removed from the west coast and a significant portion of the asian
population in my country.
>
>> I've been called a wagon burner, wahoo, red skin, savage, lots of
>> others... but none are simply a short form...
>
> Because people have used derogatory terms with you, that gives you the
> justification to use offensive terms?
You see I;m not debating the use of offensive terms... If you have them
used on you (to your face let alone behind your back) I'm debating the
offensiveness of the term.
>> If they'd said Gook, Slope Zipperhead or any of the other slurs it'd be
>> something... I just don't see it.
>
> You don't have to see it. You might just respect it, without needing to
> understand it.
The reasoning for mentioning those terms is that I undersatand what they
recieve.
and terms that are not derogitory just descripted. I hate to use the term
(it is not a word) 'nigger' is a slur. Black is a desription. Do you see
where I'm coming from.
>
>> Educate me on how people who are different are treated please.
>
> With respect. Calling someone of Japanese origin a "Jap" is
> disrespectful.
> Period.
>
Not in any experience that I am aware of. I think you're getting overly
offended on the behalf of someone else...
Too much spare time?
SS
The Sanity Cruzer
>> disrespectful.
>> Period.
>
> Not in any experience that I am aware of. I think you're getting overly
> offended on the behalf of someone else...
>
> Too much spare time?
Here you go. Since you don't find my word to be good enough on the subject,
here's something I did not write.
I Googled "term Jap offensive" and found this in the top spot:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jap
Is that good enough for you?
From "The Free Dictionary":
Jap (jp)
n. Offensive Slang
Used as a disparaging term for a person of Japanese birth or descent.
Now you cannot say you've never heard or read about the term "Jap" being
offensive and you've gotten it from multiple sources.
rollman
>>
>
> Not in any experience that I am aware of. I think you're getting overly
> offended on the behalf of someone else...
>
> Too much spare time?
>
I was in Japan last year with a bunch of people and some of them were using
the term while we were sitting with some Japanese and my friend, who is
married to a Japanese lady told them it was offensive and they scoffed, the
same way everyone here has, till the Japanese guys with us said that it was
indeed offensive...
I didn't know about it till then either..
edbert
Everyone gets to determine for themselves what they choose to take
offense to. I have no problem with them using their personal freedom
to decide for themselves. I do have a problem when they, usually out
of the motivation in modern culture where being offended bestows a
feeling of power and authority, try to impose their will on me and my
vocabulary. Jap is short for japanese, Nip is short for Nippon. They
are abbreviations, that is all. Gook/Slope/Chink/Fishface...I'll
accept them as derogatory in nature but I still retain my right to use
those words when a slur is intended. There are plenty of slurs for my
ethnic heritage as well, if you want to call me a Kraut or a Jerry or
a squarehead...it's fine by me...I take no offense whatsoever. Words
used b other people do not have that kind of power over my happiness.
Carry on, I'm sure you will.
The Sanity Cruzer
> >Educate me on how people who are different are treated please.
>
> Everyone gets to determine for themselves what they choose to take
> offense to.
Yes, but YOU do not get to choose to what someone should or should not take
offense. You get to choose whether or not you will respect the fact that a
term is offensive to another.
> I have no problem with them using their personal freedom
> to decide for themselves. I do have a problem when they, usually out
> of the motivation in modern culture where being offended bestows a
> feeling of power and authority, try to impose their will on me and my
> vocabulary. Jap is short for japanese, Nip is short for Nippon.
They are not terms of endearment, such as Brit, Canuck or Aussie. I grew up
with people using the terms Jap and Nip and I can assure you, they were more
than just abbreviations. If you don't get that, your societal knowledge
pales in comparison to your UFC knowledge.
>They are abbreviations, that is all.
You keep telling yourself that. That's just like when someone calls someone
a Jew, it's just an appreviation? The name caller is just too lazy to say
Jewish?
>Gook/Slope/Chink/Fishface...I'll
> accept them as derogatory in nature but I still retain my right to use
> those words when a slur is intended. There are plenty of slurs for my
> ethnic heritage as well, if you want to call me a Kraut or a Jerry or
> a squarehead...it's fine by me...I take no offense whatsoever.
And how many times have you been discriminated against because of your
German heritage? When you were young, did people yell out of their car
windows as they drove by, "We don't want you krauts in this neighborhood.
Get the fuck out of here krauts!" That sort of shit does happen to people
of color. It happens to Asians, Latinos and blacks. This isn't something I
am making up. It's has happened to my ex-wife growing up and it's happened
to some of my friends, even when they were little kids.
> Words used by other people do not have that kind of power over my
> happiness.
Spoken just like a white person living in a white country.
u...@invalid.net
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"Sharpsh00ter" <tig...@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote:
>I'm 1/4 Native Canadian & I don't see the difference... My wife doesn't
>like it when I use the term Packy (referring to people of Pakistani & east
>Indian origin) either. I really don't see it as an insult rather as a short
>form description. I've been called a wagon burner, wahoo, red skin, savage,
>lots of others... but none are simply a short form... If they'd said Gook,
>Slope Zipperhead or any of the other slurs it'd be something... I just
>don't see it.
I agree.
u...@invalid.net
in article <udu014th37on2pstt...@4ax.com>,
edbert wrote:
> I do have a problem when they, usually out
>of the motivation in modern culture where being offended bestows a
>feeling of power and authority, try to impose their will on me and my
>vocabulary.
Correct. I think a lot of people are too eager to wield
"victim" status, in the hopes it will empower them.
u...@invalid.net
in article <auCdna9ZZ76Emo3V...@westnet.com.au>,
"Dave -Turner" <ad...@127.0.0.1> wrote:
>"Huntington Beach Bad Boy" ;)
>
That was another one that should have been on my list. Thanks
for reminding me.
bob from oz
>> Is there a reason you find a need to be offensive to the Japanese?
>
> The proper terminology is "gook".
isn't "gook" pointed at the Vietnamese? always used to be
--
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dark to read. - Groucho Marx
evul
> R.M. Pitt wrote:
>>> Is there a reason you find a need to be offensive to the Japanese?
>>
>> The proper terminology is "gook".
>
> isn't "gook" pointed at the Vietnamese? always used to be
>
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evul
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James L. Hankins
"evul" <ev...@NOSPAMexilenet.org> wrote in message
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> On 2008-04-26, bob from oz <zutr...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> R.M. Pitt wrote:
>>>> Is there a reason you find a need to be offensive to the Japanese?
>>>
>>> The proper terminology is "gook".
>>
>> isn't "gook" pointed at the Vietnamese? always used to be
>>
> Yes. Gook is for the Vietnamese. Pitt is obviously an idiot.
LOL! Obviously, the racial hatred isn't funny, but it always amuses me when
the haters show just how ignorant they are. This reminds me of the scene
in Porky's: "Hey fellas, want to go fly a kite?"
evul
ONM
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>
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> "Sharpsh00ter" <tig...@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >"R.M. Pitt" <rmp...@speedstickz.net> wrote in message
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> >> Stanley Moore wrote:
>
> >>> To me count refers not to Dracula but to a title of aristocracy in
> >>> England. Totally inappropriate as Bisping talks working class, not posh
> >>> Etonian Oxford like a real count would do. I wonder how he got this
> >>> nickname? Take care
>
> >> If I'm not mistaken, there was a "Count Bisping" somewhere in his family
> >> tree, from generations past, that he was obviously proud of, which is why
> >> he adopted that nickname.
>
> >The Count is a lame Nickname but 'Muscle Shark' is off the chart.
>
>
> - Show quoted text -
lol that was a good dig.....sharpshooter you're awesome buddy but that
was a solid dig.
ONM
> My money is on Sherk
>
> C
I'd give the worst nic name to SHerk for sure.
I like 'rush'
There is a guy with the nickname 'amazing', thats a pretty funny/cool
nicname. I think its Eric 'amazing' something. makes me laugh.
Also, their is a guy called 'fancypants'....he wear really gay shorts
and he kicks ass in the dregs of the hdnets fights broadcasts....
R.M. Pitt
> You keep telling yourself that. That's just like when someone calls
> someone a Jew, it's just an appreviation? The name caller is just too
> lazy to say Jewish?
To hell with that. Let's just call them what they are:
Filthy, hook-nosed, rat-faced spawn of Satan.
R.M. Pitt
> isn't "gook" pointed at the Vietnamese? always used to be
It refers to ALL Asians.
R.M. Pitt
> LOL! Obviously, the racial hatred isn't funny, but it always amuses me when
> the haters show just how ignorant they are. This reminds me of the scene
> in Porky's: "Hey fellas, want to go fly a kite?"
If you waste your time watching Jewish-produced filth like "Porky's",
then you really are a pathetic fuck.
Again, it seems as if your fat ass is into movies, as you seem to have a
movie quote every other post. Get a life, dork!
James L. Hankins
Will do, Mr. Pitt. Thanks for the advice.
Stanley Moore
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I like 'rush'
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Well what about "Twinkle Toes"? Apparently this was spontaneously generated
by Japanese fans. Take care
--
Stanley L. Moore
"The belief in a supernatural
source of evil is not necessary;
men alone are quite capable
of every wickedness."
Joseph Conrad
Greendistantstar
Meaning is in people, not in words.
--
GDS
"Let's roll!"
noe...@noemail.com
wrote:
>bob from oz wrote:
>
>> isn't "gook" pointed at the Vietnamese? always used to be
>
>It refers to ALL Asians.
but started with the Koreans and just carried on.
The alleged story behind the term:
Korean for "America" is "Mi Guk", literally translated as beautiful
country. Koreans would ask GI's if they were American by saying "Mi
Guk?" and it was taken as "Me Gook", like "Me Tarzan". Hence the term
gook.
BTW, the term for penis is "Chaji", there's an old urban legend that
the most watched television debut in Korea was when the Happy Days
spinoff "Joanie loves Chachi" was first broadcast in Korea. Funny,
but not true, it's never been shown there.
Korean lesson for the day.
And BTW, "Jap" is offensive, even if it's just a shortened version of
Japanese. It's the historical connotation that makes it so. The
logic being used here ("I don't think it's offensive, so it isn't") is
as inane as those who think it's ok to call blacks "niggers" because
blacks do it to each other.
The Sanity Cruzer
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Your post is far too intelligent for this newsgroup. Could you dumb-it-down
a bit so it speaks to your audience? ;->
As they say, the truth is often said in jest.
FXDL
"gook" goes back before the vietnam war. My dad was in the korean war
and they were calling them and their chinese partners gooks back then.