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Road Master
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From: Southern Indiana
Nicknames
I remember someone wanting to give himself a nickname here a few weeks back and I thought to myself I wonder who all has a nickname here. I have a couple that are used regularly. When we're all sitting around putting a few back I'm known as "one more Mike" simply cause I never want to stop. My everyday nickname is TSO, yep just like the Chinese chicken recipe General Tso chicken. That came about because I'm a simple redneck from southern Indiana and I pronounce it like it is spelt, and that would be a hard "T" and "ZO". Well all my buddys laughed like I had a dick growing outta my forehead, so I'm now known as Tso.
Anyone else gotta funny story on how they got theirs?
Anyone else gotta funny story on how they got theirs?
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Charleston, WV
People call me Tank.....
One time I was out drinking with a buddy (back in my hard drinking days)....Well I drank too much too fast and just dissappeared after awhile. All I remember is taking a shot of tequila and the next thing I know I wake up with a cop tapping me on the head saying "Son, Your scaring people out here".
I woke up 2 miles from the bar, where I walked straight up a mountain to my buddies old house (he moved 4 years before). I passed out on the steps outside which were the crookedest, most cracked and steepest stairs you've ever seen...and apparently I was making a racket because the neighbors called the cops...
Anyway, I was taken to the drunk TANK where they gave me a breathalyzer. The lady got a funny look on her face...asked the girl if these had been calibrated, which they had, and then she said "give me a new one [breathalyzer]". She tested me again and still looked shocked. She asked "How are you sitting here talking to us?" I asked why and she showed me the b-lyzer..... it was a .42!!
My buddy called me the next morning to see what happened to me. I didn't know where I was (I forgot again) so I asked the person in the corner...he said "The drunk tank". My buddy heard that, died laughing and everyone started calling me Tank...even my boss.
One time I was out drinking with a buddy (back in my hard drinking days)....Well I drank too much too fast and just dissappeared after awhile. All I remember is taking a shot of tequila and the next thing I know I wake up with a cop tapping me on the head saying "Son, Your scaring people out here".
I woke up 2 miles from the bar, where I walked straight up a mountain to my buddies old house (he moved 4 years before). I passed out on the steps outside which were the crookedest, most cracked and steepest stairs you've ever seen...and apparently I was making a racket because the neighbors called the cops...
Anyway, I was taken to the drunk TANK where they gave me a breathalyzer. The lady got a funny look on her face...asked the girl if these had been calibrated, which they had, and then she said "give me a new one [breathalyzer]". She tested me again and still looked shocked. She asked "How are you sitting here talking to us?" I asked why and she showed me the b-lyzer..... it was a .42!!
My buddy called me the next morning to see what happened to me. I didn't know where I was (I forgot again) so I asked the person in the corner...he said "The drunk tank". My buddy heard that, died laughing and everyone started calling me Tank...even my boss.
Intermediate
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From: East Central Illinois
I remember someone wanting to give himself a nickname here a few weeks back and I thought to myself I wonder who all has a nickname here. I have a couple that are used regularly. When we're all sitting around putting a few back I'm known as "one more Mike" simply cause I never want to stop. My everyday nickname is TSO, yep just like the Chinese chicken recipe General Tso chicken. That came about because I'm a simple redneck from southern Indiana and I pronounce it like it is spelt, and that would be a hard "T" and "ZO". Well all my buddys laughed like I had a dick growing outta my forehead, so I'm now known as Tso.
Anyone else gotta funny story on how they got theirs?
Anyone else gotta funny story on how they got theirs?
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Charleston, WV
I thought that was weird too. They actually told me that it was only because there was one other guy in the facility. So apparently it pays to be the drunkest guy in the city! They had stuffed my wallet and phone under my pillow, the only thing they took was my knife.....
Intermediate
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From: Misawa Japan Military Base
Mine is Hawk...
First ride I was coming through some twisties in the mountains and the 3 HD's in the front scared a Hawk out of the woods and it hit me square in the chest and ended up shooting of the rode to the right stayed the throttle through the woods and beat them to other side of the curve. Short distance, but I think I will stick to the pavement and curves from now on. Later...
First ride I was coming through some twisties in the mountains and the 3 HD's in the front scared a Hawk out of the woods and it hit me square in the chest and ended up shooting of the rode to the right stayed the throttle through the woods and beat them to other side of the curve. Short distance, but I think I will stick to the pavement and curves from now on. Later...
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From: Forest Lake, Mn
I'm GUMBY Dammit !!!!!
Had it since the mid 60's. Washing cars at the gas station my brother worked at. Jerry Kurtz, our town's Fonzee, said I looked like that Gumby character when I ran across the hiway to get to the station one afternoon. (The station was a hang out for the guys)
Jerry and his brother John, were both killed in a car accident over in Mn. At the funeral, all were remembering things Jerry did. The Gumby incident came up, I have been Gumby ever since. Thru 7 yrs in Navy and on.
It is on my bank accounts and credit cards. My kids call me Gumby, and most ppl who have known me for yrs and yrs, have absolutely no idea what my real name is.
I'm Gumby Dammit, obviously Eddie Murphy, SNL skits.
Da Gumpmeister, handle given when I was a mailman at the PO. Also from SNL.
And, yes, I have more Gumby memorabilia than anyone should have. I get it for Bdays, Christmas, etc. Guys I ride with, even buy Gumby junk when they are traveling, and drop it off.
The ONLY thing I do not have, and want badly, the 6' tall, felt/cloth stuffed Gumby. KEEP your eyes open, and PM me if you know someone who has one for sale. They go for about $200 on EBAY, IF you can find one.
Look between the apes. I WAVE continuously at EVERYONE.
My youngest son, the artist and graphics guru, made the 4' plywood cutouts. They used to be mounted to our mailbox post, at our other house. Now we use them in our show display. Always brings a smile to ppl's faces. And always a conversation starter, when in campground at Sturgis or other rallies.
Had it since the mid 60's. Washing cars at the gas station my brother worked at. Jerry Kurtz, our town's Fonzee, said I looked like that Gumby character when I ran across the hiway to get to the station one afternoon. (The station was a hang out for the guys)
Jerry and his brother John, were both killed in a car accident over in Mn. At the funeral, all were remembering things Jerry did. The Gumby incident came up, I have been Gumby ever since. Thru 7 yrs in Navy and on.
It is on my bank accounts and credit cards. My kids call me Gumby, and most ppl who have known me for yrs and yrs, have absolutely no idea what my real name is.
I'm Gumby Dammit, obviously Eddie Murphy, SNL skits.
Da Gumpmeister, handle given when I was a mailman at the PO. Also from SNL.
And, yes, I have more Gumby memorabilia than anyone should have. I get it for Bdays, Christmas, etc. Guys I ride with, even buy Gumby junk when they are traveling, and drop it off.
The ONLY thing I do not have, and want badly, the 6' tall, felt/cloth stuffed Gumby. KEEP your eyes open, and PM me if you know someone who has one for sale. They go for about $200 on EBAY, IF you can find one.
Look between the apes. I WAVE continuously at EVERYONE.
My youngest son, the artist and graphics guru, made the 4' plywood cutouts. They used to be mounted to our mailbox post, at our other house. Now we use them in our show display. Always brings a smile to ppl's faces. And always a conversation starter, when in campground at Sturgis or other rallies.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Right Coast
They call me 911
Why?
Well I seem to have a penchant for illness and injury. Back in the early 90's I had 3 heart attacks at age 38. In the late 90's I had a serious hunting accident that has required 3 surgery's, screws and a mesh patch. In 2004 I was diagnosed with cancer and once again incurred major surgery. Thats just the recent stuff.
I tell everyone, I get knocked down but I get up again, You ain't never goinna keep me down.
Why?
Well I seem to have a penchant for illness and injury. Back in the early 90's I had 3 heart attacks at age 38. In the late 90's I had a serious hunting accident that has required 3 surgery's, screws and a mesh patch. In 2004 I was diagnosed with cancer and once again incurred major surgery. Thats just the recent stuff.
I tell everyone, I get knocked down but I get up again, You ain't never goinna keep me down.
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Mine is "Captain Subliminal", named for Kevin Nealon's "subliminal man" character on Saturday Night Live.
Several years ago when I was a Captain in the Army attending a military school at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, the instructor would ask the class following a lecture if there were any questions. I would almost always ask a question and immediately after the question would say "30 minute break." The instructor, apparently amused, usually gave us a 30 minute break. A couple of the NCOs who were attending the course started calling me "Captain Subliminal", and it stuck.
Several years ago when I was a Captain in the Army attending a military school at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, the instructor would ask the class following a lecture if there were any questions. I would almost always ask a question and immediately after the question would say "30 minute break." The instructor, apparently amused, usually gave us a 30 minute break. A couple of the NCOs who were attending the course started calling me "Captain Subliminal", and it stuck.
Former Sponsor
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Rochester, NY
When I raced MX my friends called me speed wobble, used to get the worst tank slappers goin and manage to ride out of it. Should be dead from them about 15 times over. New name is Tuesday now cause I always go out monday nights so Im a little useless on tuesdays.