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You are Ivan the Terrible!

Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 5:31 pm
by workinwifdakids
In another thread, Chris mentioned Ivan the Terrible. Russians alone must not be allowed to shamelessly intimidate and self-promote by turning vague adjectives into proper nouns!

So, please contribute with [username] the [characteristic]! The good folks at www.synonyms.net may be of help to you.

I shall hereinafter be referred to in fearful whispers as...

WORKINIFDAKIDS the GREGARIOUS

In America, you create nickname. In Soviet Russia, NICKNAME create YOU!

Re: You are Ivan the Terrible!

Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 6:00 pm
by skb12172
Is Nick Is Name?

Re: You are Ivan the Terrible!

Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 6:18 pm
by Erik
It's pretty common to use name like that in Scandinavian history too. One great example is Christian II of Denmark, who is known in Sweden as Christian the Tyrant.

The obvious for me would be to just grab the name of a 13th century king, "Erik the Lisp and Lame", but that wouldn't be very selfpromoting. (nor accurate :) )
Have to think abit for a better one.

Re: You are Ivan the Terrible!

Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 6:50 pm
by Cybrludite
Cybrludite the Slovenly would be accurate, though not really fear inducing. :oops: Perhaps Cybrludite the Ursine would work since I'm big, fuzzy, and not pleasant company before I've had my first pot of coffee... :lol:

Re: You are Ivan the Terrible!

Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:38 pm
by Dub_James
James the Hung. Oh, it's meant to be humorous?

Re: You are Ivan the Terrible!

Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 9:00 pm
by Jered
Jered the Esoteric

Re: You are Ivan the Terrible!

Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 9:21 pm
by Mud_Dog
Fear and tremble before Mud Dog the Inept!

Why aren't you fearing and trembling dammit?!? :lol:

Re: You are Ivan the Terrible!

Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:26 pm
by Netpackrat
Some call me.... The Ass.

Re: You are Ivan the Terrible!

Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:41 pm
by Netpackrat
CByrneIV wrote:
Netpackrat wrote:Some call me.... The Ass.
You know much that is hidden Oh Ass...
Quite.

Re: You are Ivan the Terrible!

Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:47 pm
by Bullspit
I remain:

Bullspit the egregious