A rose by any other name...

About nicknames...They are somewhat fun, derogatory, light hearted, and mean spirited at the same time. A person can be called "Shooter", because they cannot hit the broadside of a barn and have impeccable aim at long distance shots. A person could be called "Snookie", because she is from Jersey and because she is short and stout. A nickname is usually bestowed upon a person for an event that happened, an action taken, or a trait that is blown out of proportion. This is used to usurp the individuals normal name and always remind them of what those in the know think of them. These nicknames can be haunting to the individual or incredibly endearing. It all depends on the emotions tied to the name. I am sure there are nicknames about me that I either know about or have been called behind my back. While my partner might call me babe, I might be called bitch by a different tongue. I have no time for the latter, but all the time for the former. What names have you been called? Both the good and the bad. Have you had a nickname that you have tried to shrug off? One that you use only when you're drunk? One that you only use in times of crisis? What do you call the people you love? What do you call the people you hate? Remember: Love and Hate are two faces of the same coin...It's all in a name.