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Silly Billy was a type of clown common at fairs in England during the 19th century. They were also common in London as street entertainers, along with the similar clown, Billy Barlow. [ 1] The act included playing the part of a fool or idiot, impersonating a child and singing comic songs. [ 2] The role was typically played as a stooge to ...
Henry McCarty (September 17 or November 23, 1859 – July 14, 1881), alias William H. Bonney, better known as Billy the Kid, was an American outlaw and gunfighter of the Old West who is alleged to have killed 21 men before he was shot and killed at the age of 21. [ 2][ 3] He is also known for his involvement in New Mexico 's Lincoln County War ...
The psychoanalyst Alfred Adler wrote an analysis in 1951 of the mythic aspects of the legend of Billy the Kid in which he compared the Kid to Oedipus, King Arthur, Robin Hood, and other legendary heroes of the past. [27] Adler was the first writer to discuss the symbolic significance of Billy the Kid's nickname as a cultural totem. [26]
The Great Manager[ 43] The Little Magician, given to him during his time in the state of New York, because of his smooth politics and short stature. [ 45][ 46] Machiavellian Bellshazzar, given to him by detractors [ 47] Martin Van Ruin[ 43] The Master Spirit[ 43] Matty Van from "Tippecanoe Songs of 1840" [ 48]
Utah Utes men's basketball team, 1943–44 – "Blitz Kids" (freshmen Arnie Ferrin, Herb Wilkinson, Wat Misaka, Bob Lewis, Dick Smuin, Bill Kastlic and sophomore Fred Sheffield) [225] Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball in the late 1940s – "Fabulous Five" [226] (Alex Groza, Ralph Beard, Wallace Jones, Cliff Barker and Ken Rollins). [226]
This is a list of nicknames of Major League Baseball teams and players. It includes a complete list of nicknames of players in the Baseball Hall of Fame, a list of nicknames of current players, nicknames of popular players who have played for each major league team, and lists of nicknames grouped into particular categories (e.g., ethnic nicknames, personality trait nicknames etc.). [1]
Love Dove. Goober. Old Man. Fella. Cutie Patootie. Mi Amor (My love in Spanish) Bebe (Baby in Spanish) Amóre (Love in Italian) Nicknames for the guy you’re casual with.
Kaye is the foremost children's magician in the United States, author of numerous books including Seriously Silly [ 5] and Super-Sized Silly, [ 6] a columnist in both Magic (American magazine) [ 7] and Genii magazine, [ 8] and creator of numerous marketed tricks: "Peek-a-Boo Bunny," "Yes, No, Maybe So," "Princess in a Pickle," among others.