Time to unveil Ennis' nickname now that we're in ACC play

[skurey]

He's not referring to Ennis as a cult leader oppressing his people.

 

[Lawrinson14]

 

[CaptainJ]

I often feel I dont speak the same language as most people, but I don't suppose I need to. I hope most can appreciate this effort though, and it's intent, at least. I have love in my heart for everyone, and am trying to further my own understanding, I suppose.

Im not a huge fan of the voodoo name just because I think there may be other better ones... or possibly because it may be a spiritual practice TE wouldn't want to be connected with, but not because of his ethnicity. I usually agree with CTO, and I guess I do here in substance, but not in procedure.

(Picture this in some classic sports announcer voice...I'm mostly have fun with this one)

Regarding the ethnicity, didn't we just a few days ago have a 6 page PC thread where we determined he was half-African American/Haitian/Canadian, and half of whatever the father who appears to be(european heritage)? (Actually I may not have read the final verdict, it's not important to me).

Back to the pee trough Otto.

You just called it, Tyler is AfroHaitianCanadian-pean. And lest anyone pull the race card, the part that relates to the trough is the "pean", and it's not possible be racist against them! I am a pee-ist though, and despise those infernal troughs!! I am tolerant though, and am not going to knock Otto's pee preferences, I am just stating my own. We can still do that, right? Anyhow, does the -pean half(?) qualify the OP's nickname any more? (being humorous here remember). Speaking of Otto's pee preferences, is there any truth to the rumor that the real Otto can't pee in a trough?

So, maybe Otto maybe DID receive this name through supernatural channels to help us at least get to these points?

On to serious matters: There is a large disagreement about Voodoo and whether or not it is Hoodoo and/or related. There are some who say that Hoodoo comes from the Scottish. I really hope Voodoo isnt the sole/soul blame for Haiti's troubles, any more than we've been brainwashed to think the majority of Muslims are evil so that we can bomb and occupy their countries as well. I wont get into Haiti's natural resources, because I haven't bothered to study a lot about Haiti at this point. If it is any more likely that Voodoo caused the earthquake than HAARP or something else only a handful of people know about, then maybe it can be blamed for more. I dont know, I just think folks should be aware of more possibilities than the first thing we are told, regardless of who it is by. Seriously though, a number of people speak well of Hoodoo, and seem to get results from it. May be worth a google?

The media makes us focus on things and creates problems where there often were none when it comes to matters of regulating speech, which also reaches into regulating thought. There has to be a point where free men draw the line. You will be pushed, as both parties in DC have shown us continually, until you show you will push back. But like in any other prison, that can have it's consequences as well.

Mantonio, this is your Batman signal. I'd love to hear your opinion on such things. I watched your show, which emphasized the free exchange of ideas. I am open to finding out if I am wrong, and I suppose the only way to do that is to talk about it, like you mentioned on your show(which I recommend to folks as he is one of our SU brethren).

 

[Guinness]

Voodoo is as bad a nickname as Thick Burger was a good one.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Voodoo is as bad a nickname as Thick Burger was a good one.

I... I'm not sure how to feel about this.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I often feel I dont speak the same language as most people, but I don't suppose I need to. I hope most can appreciate this effort though, and it's intent, at least. I have love in my heart for everyone, and am trying to further my own understanding, I suppose.

Im not a huge fan of the voodoo name just because I think there may be other better ones... or possibly because it may be a spiritual practice TE wouldn't want to be connected with, but not because of his ethnicity. I usually agree with CTO, and I guess I do here in substance, but not in procedure.

(Picture this in some classic sports announcer voice...I'm mostly have fun with this one)

Regarding the ethnicity, didn't we just a few days ago have a 6 page PC thread where we determined he was half-African American/Haitian/Canadian, and half of whatever the father who appears to be(european heritage)? (Actually I may not have read the final verdict, it's not important to me).



You just called it, Tyler is AfroHaitianCanadian-pean. And lest anyone pull the race card, the part that relates to the trough is the "pean", and it's not possible be racist against them! I am a pee-ist though, and despise those infernal troughs!! I am tolerant though, and am not going to knock Otto's pee preferences, I am just stating my own. We can still do that, right? Anyhow, does the -pean half(?) qualify the OP's nickname any more? (being humorous here remember). Speaking of Otto's pee preferences, is there any truth to the rumor that the real Otto can't pee in a trough?

So, maybe Otto maybe DID receive this name through supernatural channels to help us at least get to these points?

On to serious matters: There is a large disagreement about Voodoo and whether or not it is Hoodoo and/or related. There are some who say that Hoodoo comes from the Scottish. I really hope Voodoo isnt the sole/soul blame for Haiti's troubles, any more than we've been brainwashed to think the majority of Muslims are evil so that we can bomb and occupy their countries as well. I wont get into Haiti's natural resources, because I haven't bothered to study a lot about Haiti at this point. If it is any more likely that Voodoo caused the earthquake than HAARP or something else only a handful of people know about, then maybe it can be blamed for more. I dont know, I just think folks should be aware of more possibilities than the first thing we are told, regardless of who it is by. Seriously though, a number of people speak well of Hoodoo, and seem to get results from it. May be worth a google?

The media makes us focus on things and creates problems where there often were none when it comes to matters of regulating speech, which also reaches into regulating thought. There has to be a point where free men draw the line. You will be pushed, as both parties in DC have shown us continually, until you show you will push back. But like in any other prison, that can have it's consequences as well.

Mantonio, this is your Batman signal. I'd love to hear your opinion on such things. I watched your show, which emphasized the free exchange of ideas. I am open to finding out if I am wrong, and I suppose the only way to do that is to talk about it, like you mentioned on your show(which I recommend to folks as he is one of our SU brethren).

I'm going to make a big statement, and I want you to take this as a compliment...

I believe that CaptainJ may just be the rising generation of posters' Cali.

 

[Guinness]

I... I'm not sure how to feel about this.

No one hits it out of the park every time my friend. Sometimes you have to strike out to improve your game.

 

[Dave85]

Someone posted "Ennis the Menace". I thought that was a funny. Mine was "Coolcumber". That way you have "Coolcumber" and "Shakey Potatoes" in the backcourt. Someone was posting "The Creator" which is just okay for me. And someone posted "The Pharoah" because of the goatee.

How about "Smoothie", "The Closer", "The Iceman", or "Tyler". That's it, my brain died.

 

[ImperialOrange]

I seriously do not like "voodoo" as a nickname for an African-American. To me, it conjures up negative images/stereotypes of Blacks (certain island and African cultures). Seriously, it has tones of racism to me.

Honestly, I can see what you're saying but never would've made the correlation if you hadn't. I think he was going for Ennis' magical/mythical abilities create stuff so perhaps "Magic Man" would be more argee able so we could all be like

 

[Sgt Cuse]

Voodoo it is.

Now is not the time for alternatives. Everyone had their chance to voice their suggestions earlier, OiG said the determination was coming. The decision has been made. It is unfortunate that some think there are racist overtones but I do not believe that was the intent, and should not invalidate the decision.

Earlier people had bemoaned the lack of good nicknames. OiG is saving the day before it is too late, nice.

Voodoo and Shaky Potatoes in the back court. Unique. It is a lot to write out though, maybe for writing purposes we can shorten Voodoo to V2.

Nice job Otto...thank you.

 

[jvbj01]

Voodoo it is.

Now is not the time for alternatives. Everyone had their chance to voice their suggestions earlier, OiG said the determination was coming. The decision has been made. It is unfortunate that some think there are racist overtones but I do not believe that was the intent, and should not invalidate the decision.

Earlier people had bemoaned the lack of good nicknames. OiG is saving the day before it is too late, nice.

Voodoo and Shaky Potatoes in the back court. Unique. It is a lot to write out though, maybe for writing purposes we can shorten Voodoo to V2.

Nice job Otto...thank you.

Terrible choice. How can anybody not like Ice T? I also like Tyler the Creator.

 

[AZOrange]

Ugh...we're bad at nicknames... (Except for OIG cuz I know what he's doing here).

I mean we have 2 Tylers on this team...we have a guy that tees everyone up here, we need a great 80s reference. Clearly T1 and T2 should be their nicknames.

 

[two3zone]

Unless a nickname is perfect, ie Chipper Jones, Magic Johnson, Scoop Jardine, or guys that don't have their first name replaced like King James, etc etc.

Voodoo Ennis? Tyler the Creator? Why does he need a nickname anyway? Is anybody really going to be calling him it? For the reasons cto mentioned it will never be something that would be a mainstream nickname anyways. Just seems like a pointless debate, let's just go back to what's important and nickname our cars and the parts of our male anatomy, I think we do better with that.

 

[Francis03]

I often feel I dont speak the same language as most people, but I don't suppose I need to. I hope most can appreciate this effort though, and it's intent, at least. I have love in my heart for everyone, and am trying to further my own understanding, I suppose.

Im not a huge fan of the voodoo name just because I think there may be other better ones... or possibly because it may be a spiritual practice TE wouldn't want to be connected with, but not because of his ethnicity. I usually agree with CTO, and I guess I do here in substance, but not in procedure.

(Picture this in some classic sports announcer voice...I'm mostly have fun with this one)

Regarding the ethnicity, didn't we just a few days ago have a 6 page PC thread where we determined he was half-African American/Haitian/Canadian, and half of whatever the father who appears to be(european heritage)? (Actually I may not have read the final verdict, it's not important to me).



You just called it, Tyler is AfroHaitianCanadian-pean. And lest anyone pull the race card, the part that relates to the trough is the "pean", and it's not possible be racist against them! I am a pee-ist though, and despise those infernal troughs!! I am tolerant though, and am not going to knock Otto's pee preferences, I am just stating my own. We can still do that, right? Anyhow, does the -pean half(?) qualify the OP's nickname any more? (being humorous here remember). Speaking of Otto's pee preferences, is there any truth to the rumor that the real Otto can't pee in a trough?

So, maybe Otto maybe DID receive this name through supernatural channels to help us at least get to these points?

On to serious matters: There is a large disagreement about Voodoo and whether or not it is Hoodoo and/or related. There are some who say that Hoodoo comes from the Scottish. I really hope Voodoo isnt the sole/soul blame for Haiti's troubles, any more than we've been brainwashed to think the majority of Muslims are evil so that we can bomb and occupy their countries as well. I wont get into Haiti's natural resources, because I haven't bothered to study a lot about Haiti at this point. If it is any more likely that Voodoo caused the earthquake than HAARP or something else only a handful of people know about, then maybe it can be blamed for more. I dont know, I just think folks should be aware of more possibilities than the first thing we are told, regardless of who it is by. Seriously though, a number of people speak well of Hoodoo, and seem to get results from it. May be worth a google?

The media makes us focus on things and creates problems where there often were none when it comes to matters of regulating speech, which also reaches into regulating thought. There has to be a point where free men draw the line. You will be pushed, as both parties in DC have shown us continually, until you show you will push back. But like in any other prison, that can have it's consequences as well.

Mantonio, this is your Batman signal. I'd love to hear your opinion on such things. I watched your show, which emphasized the free exchange of ideas. I am open to finding out if I am wrong, and I suppose the only way to do that is to talk about it, like you mentioned on your show(which I recommend to folks as he is one of our SU brethren).

Tyler is actually half-Jamaican. No idea where his Father is from but I know his Mother is from Jamaica and his brother Dylan, played for the National Jamaican team this past summer. A good majority of the Canadian players from recent years are from West Indian/Caribbean Island backgrounds. Kris Jo-Trinidad & Tobago, Wiggins-Barbados, Tristan Thompson and Anthony Bennett-Jamaica.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Voodoo it is.

Now is not the time for alternatives. Everyone had their chance to voice their suggestions earlier, OiG said the determination was coming. The decision has been made. It is unfortunate that some think there are racist overtones but I do not believe that was the intent, and should not invalidate the decision.

Earlier people had bemoaned the lack of good nicknames. OiG is saving the day before it is too late, nice.

Voodoo and Shaky Potatoes in the back court. Unique. It is a lot to write out though, maybe for writing purposes we can shorten Voodoo to V2.

Nice job Otto...thank you.

Yeah, I don't think people understand what an arbiter does.

 

[jncuse]

Iron Mike Sharpe was Canada's Greatest Athlete.

That title now belongs to Tyler Ennis.

 

[moqui]

Tyler Eh

Dr. Eh

 

[orangezen]

how about N as in "N is great .. N is marvelous... N is the man .. N is smooth like glass " ect.

 

[CaptainJ]

Ugh...we're bad at nicknames... (Except for OIG cuz I know what he's doing here).

I mean we have 2 Tylers on this team...we have a guy that tees everyone up here, we need a great 80s reference. Clearly T1 and T2 should be their nicknames.

I like the T1 and T2, it goes with my Terminator reference from before as you noted. But were you urinating whilst this came to you? ...although I do see some room for debate on whether Roberson or Cooney should get the T2, unless it was implemented once TR is getting playing time. Just something to consider, as others have said I have little vested interest, just finding something to talk about and have fun.

 

[CaptainJ]

Tyler is actually half-Jamaican. No idea where his Father is from but I know his Mother is from Jamaica and his brother Dylan, played for the National Jamaican team this past summer. A good majority of the Canadian players from recent years are from West Indian/Caribbean Island backgrounds. Kris Jo-Trinidad & Tobago, Wiggins-Barbados, Tristan Thompson and Anthony Bennett-Jamaica.

Thanks for clearing that up, I was just trying to use some info from the brothers thread to try to be humorous and find a way to use the ridiculous Pc stuff to tie into the poster telling Otto to go back to the pee trough. I'm sober tonight so I am somewhat less likely to make errors, but also lose the best excuse for when I do!

 

[CaptainJ]

I'm going to make a big statement, and I want you to take this as a compliment...

I believe that CaptainJ may just be the rising generation of posters' Cali.

Man, I have no idea how to take that. I don't claim to be as clever as some of you, but I do put effort into my work sometimes. Seriously, I have no idea if I should have my "head held high"(whether I'm sober or not), or if I should be feeling like the Glennon dude(which I still don't get). If I need to ban myself for a time let me know and I will.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Man, I have no idea how to take that. I don't claim to be as clever as some of you, but I do put effort into my work sometimes. Seriously, I have no idea if I should have my "head held high"(whether I'm sober or not), or if I should be feeling like the Glennon dude(which I still don't get). If I need to ban myself for a time let me know and I will.

It's a compliment. There's been a certain once-in-a-generation poetry to a few of your posts.

 

[tbonezone]

[/quote]

toony and cooney. sounds like a seventies cop show. bell bottom warmups and orange wrist bands !

 

[zendez33]

I've been calling him "Ice"

 

[DCCuse]

Per the Ice suggestions, I've actually been saying Canadian Ice whenever Tyler makes a cool play. In light of the recent weather, might I suggest "Polar Vortex? (for the record, I am kidding)