Nicknames are a "Tell"
"Dice-K"? Come on Red Sox. You can do better than that.
The Sox new pitcher, Daisuke Matsuzaka, comes to the U.S. with a reputation as the best starting pitcher in all Japanese baseball. He is a $103 million dollar investment by the Boston ownership. And will pitch for one of the five or six most historically important franchises in MLB.
Yet they stick him with "Dice-K?"
We here in the 'Pent are sure that we aren't the only ones who remember that no talent loudmouth Andrew Dice Clay, who subsisted on misogynistic, sexist, and racist "jokes" for a few years. Whether he believed in what he was saying or not, he still said it. And for a while, people laughed.
Does Red Sox Nation need to be reminded every fifth day of the Sox history of racism and cronyism?
Thought that was put to rest in '04.
Maybe Daisuke could just go by his last name; Matsuzaka.
"Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka." Now that's a beautiful name, if you ask us. Just has a nice sound, once you pay attention.
Or what about "AKA?" That may be more fitting than anything else.
Though we prefer his given name.
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John Bucyk, former Bruin, all time hockey great, Hall of Famer, and major historical figure in Boston sports, was given a night by Bruins management on Tuesday. And it was special.
But let's back up a bit...
Though he is Ukranian, John Bucyk was given the nickname early in his career of "Chief." In the 1950's it was an accepted practice in our society to label people with nicknames representing the most obvious stereotypical shorthand. Though not an American Indian, the nickname stuck (to argue that Ukranians and other Asians are the forefathers of Native Americans would take up took much print on this here blog. though it is true: look at a map of asia and alaska/canada).
And now , after toiling so very hard for one of the Original Six franchises of the NHL over 50 years, isn't it time that The Captain is given his just due?
How about a casino, named in his honor? To be located somewhere around the Mass Pike and Route 128 intersection? Howz that sound...
Maybe 350 acres of prime real estate for the Chief? Doesn't he deserve that, since most everybody, and the Apartment404 staff is included in this, thought that John Bucyk must be part American Indian, with a nickname like that.
What about it, Governor Patrick?
Declare The Chief a Nation. That would be just fine.
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Cannot wait to see what's in store for new Boston College Football Coach Jeff J-a-g-o-d-z-i-n-s-k-i.
The Sox new pitcher, Daisuke Matsuzaka, comes to the U.S. with a reputation as the best starting pitcher in all Japanese baseball. He is a $103 million dollar investment by the Boston ownership. And will pitch for one of the five or six most historically important franchises in MLB.
Yet they stick him with "Dice-K?"
We here in the 'Pent are sure that we aren't the only ones who remember that no talent loudmouth Andrew Dice Clay, who subsisted on misogynistic, sexist, and racist "jokes" for a few years. Whether he believed in what he was saying or not, he still said it. And for a while, people laughed.
Does Red Sox Nation need to be reminded every fifth day of the Sox history of racism and cronyism?
Thought that was put to rest in '04.
Maybe Daisuke could just go by his last name; Matsuzaka.
"Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka." Now that's a beautiful name, if you ask us. Just has a nice sound, once you pay attention.
Or what about "AKA?" That may be more fitting than anything else.
Though we prefer his given name.
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John Bucyk, former Bruin, all time hockey great, Hall of Famer, and major historical figure in Boston sports, was given a night by Bruins management on Tuesday. And it was special.
But let's back up a bit...
Though he is Ukranian, John Bucyk was given the nickname early in his career of "Chief." In the 1950's it was an accepted practice in our society to label people with nicknames representing the most obvious stereotypical shorthand. Though not an American Indian, the nickname stuck (to argue that Ukranians and other Asians are the forefathers of Native Americans would take up took much print on this here blog. though it is true: look at a map of asia and alaska/canada).
And now , after toiling so very hard for one of the Original Six franchises of the NHL over 50 years, isn't it time that The Captain is given his just due?
How about a casino, named in his honor? To be located somewhere around the Mass Pike and Route 128 intersection? Howz that sound...
Maybe 350 acres of prime real estate for the Chief? Doesn't he deserve that, since most everybody, and the Apartment404 staff is included in this, thought that John Bucyk must be part American Indian, with a nickname like that.
What about it, Governor Patrick?
Declare The Chief a Nation. That would be just fine.
====================================
Cannot wait to see what's in store for new Boston College Football Coach Jeff J-a-g-o-d-z-i-n-s-k-i.
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