What's in a Nickname?

Nicknames are pretty cool for the most part (unless you give them to yourself).  Even if they are slightly derogatory they are usually formed out of good-natured fun....or are they?  Sometimes nicknames can have some ad things behind them and be a warning for who your friends should be.  Just because someone's buddies call him "Slim", it doesn't mean he is skinny, nor does it mean it's ironic and he's fat; he may be dying of cancer and is going to get really thin from the treatments.  Now had you known that, you might not want to hang out with that person because they might die soon.  So below I have listed some common nicknames and raise a few questions as to why someone would have said nickname.  Enjoy.

Buddy

     Normal:  You are very friendly and don't have any enemies.

     Possible:  You are no one's buddy and this is a completely ironic nickname.  Go fuck yourself.

Slick

     Normal:  You are great at making deals and manipulating people.

     Possible:  You look like your hair has grease in it.

Kid

     Normal:  You are younger than the people you hang with or at least look that way.

     Possible:  You are a kid and the adults you talk to can't remember your name.

Bossman

     Normal:  You are a boss at work.

     Possible:  You are my boss.  Sorry for the shitty nickname.  Please give me a raise.

Chief

     Normal:  Your are the leader of almost any situation.

     Possible:  You are an Indian chief, your full name is Chief Ducking Frog.

Sport

     Normal:  You are great at sports or a generally good person to hang with.

     Possible:  You constantly argue that NASCAR is a sport and everyone in your life hates you for it.

Matrix

     Normal:  You are super agile and quick.

     Possible:  You own a Toyota Matrix.

‘Lil (fill in the blank)

     Normal:  You have the same name as someone famous or in your inner circle that is older than you.

     Possible:  You are little.

Don

     Normal:  You are the shit; people are scared of you and respect you.

     Possible:  Your real name is Donald.

So remember nicknames are not always as they appear - make sure you know their true origins.

"Nicknames can be better than they appear - I call her 'Crease'."