Nicknames

Posted by Simon on 21st, December 2011 at 07:58:31

I've never claimed to be a high brow writer, quite the reverse in fact. My literary brows are so low it's sometimes remarkable I can see where I'm going.

But prepare yourself for a foray never before attempted in these blogs. We're going to try a little trespass into the daunting land of international politics.

Before you stop reading, just hang on and give me a chance. You should know by now this isn't likely to be in any way intellectual or impenetrable.  What I'm talking about here is the issue of nicknames.

How's that connected to politics? Well, stay with me, come on, you know you want to...

I was reading yesterday a series of articles about the death of the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-Il.  They were all very worthy, but a touch dry and analytical, until I came upon one much lighter and far more entertaining piece.  It was about the nicknames the man was given (presumably by himself, or those surrounding him / seeking various promotions / escapes from torture and death).

I'll share a few with you, for there were plenty - Unique Leader, Sun of the Communist Future, Ever Victorious Iron Willed Commander (my favourite), Glorious General who Descended from Heaven, Great Man who is a Man of Deeds, and Highest Incarnation of the Revolutionary Comradely Love. There were quite a few others too, but I think the point's made.

All that got me thinking it might be time to use a few more nicknames in the tvdetective books. I've only really employed one - Dirty El - and that's more of an epithet.  There is clearly an unmined seam here!

Dan might be - Insightful, but Rather Cowardly, Commitment Fearing Comical Buffoon.  For Adam, how about - Irascible Justice Hunter, Prone to Vanity and Pomposity? And for my lovely Claire - Fragrant Shimmering Beauty of Tenderness, Intellect and Patience, who Fortunately has a Weak Spot for Idiot Men.

Ah yes, I can definitely feel more nicknames coming on in future low brow works.  There's much fun to be had in them!  Thanks Kim, and all your toadies, for the tip. 

So that's it for another tour of the curious corners of my mind, and yet again I'm left wondering what it was all about. Heaven knows how you must feel, having to read these things.

Anyhow, best regards to you all on this winter, near Xmas morning, from the Well Meaning, Oft Misguided, Life Meandering, Occasionally Entertaining (usually when not intended), Mostly Affable, Sometimes Tempramental, Beer Enjoying, Daft Tweeting, Life Appreciating, Literary Aspiring, Jobbing Hack.

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