Nicknames for Figure Skaters

[FigureSpins]

I had a short, fun discussion with a volleyball coach about names and nicknames for athletes.  It got me thinking that the sports writers typically assign athletes their nicknames, if they don't come up to the majors with one already in place.  Mookie Wilson is my favorite.  (His momma didn't name him "Mookie."  His given name is "William.")

Plus, I used the verb "chacked" twice in the last two days.  (Look up Michael Chack on Wikipedia if you want the short-and-sweet explanation.)

I know that some skaters have nicknames that fans have given them; Michelle Kwan is "The Kween."  Daisuke Takahashi is "Dice."  Patrick Chan's last name is used and abused regularly, depending on the situation and scoring.  But, those aren't as cool as "Shoeless Joe" or "Eddie the Eagle."

Think about some ordinary skater you know (or yourself) and make up a really good nickname.

[icedancer]

Kristie Yamaguchi's friends call her Yama.

[alejeather]

I've always wanted an occasion to call a figure skating blog or interest group "Masters of Angular Momentum".

[PhysicsOnIce]

I've always wanted an occasion to call a figure skating blog or interest group "Masters of Angular Momentum".

Oh man, That is super great!!!! I wonder if I could pull off teaching a special course at our departments called that.

Also, We have a skater at our rink who I can't help my call "Jumping Jelly Bean J(insert actual full name)"

[Query]

"Spindizzy" would be a fun.

PhysicsOnIce's department can offer that course too. 

[ChristyRN]

My coach informed me that one of her (kid) skaters called me "Cow Lady". Not because of my skating or shape, but because I have spots. Also known as freckles. I was highly amused.  I guess it's better than "old slow lady that always gets in my way".

[AgnesNitt]

My coach informed me that one of her (kid) skaters called me "Cow Lady". Not because of my skating or shape, but because I have spots. Also known as freckles. I was highly amused.  I guess it's better than "old slow lady that always gets in my way".

"old slow lady that always gets in my way"
Sorry I've already taken that name.

[karne]

Angela Wang is known as Jelly; Damon Allen frequently refers to her and Joshua Farris as the Josh and Jelly Show.

[ChristyRN]

"old slow lady that always gets in my way"
Sorry I've already taken that name.

Can we share? Or should I be "Old slow cow lady that always gets in my way"?

[AgnesNitt]

Can we share? Or should I be "Old slow cow lady that always gets in my way"?

I'm 5'2". You can be "Taller old slow lady who gets in my way", and I'll be "Adorable old slow lady who gets in my way."

[ChristyRN]

I'm 5'2". You can be "Taller old slow lady who gets in my way", and I'll be "Adorable old slow lady who gets in my way."

I'm not much taller at 5'4", but I'll take it!

[AgnesNitt]

I'm not much taller at 5'4", but I'll take it!

OMG! 5'4" You tower over me!  I'm the second shortest person at work. The other (a woman) and I are noted for being 'killer chihuahuas' because if you cross us, we'll take you out--at the ankles.

[karne]

*eyes heights*

*checks measuring tape*

5'8".

I'll just be the lumbering giraffe.

[ChristyRN]

*eyes heights*

*checks measuring tape*

5'8".

I'll just be the lumbering giraffe.

Maybe the three of us can have a light entertainment making fun of ourselves. 

[Neverdull44]

You three could get "J-animals" and do a routine.

[Bunny Hop]

Hmmm, as all the the slow and 5'4" names are taken, I expect I'll have to be "Perpetual Beginner".