"schooly-g" school

First, you may ask," what the heck is a Schooly-G"? Well, it is a nickname I have been associated with since the early nineties. It was given to me by a friend and art director for the Colorado Springs Independent who often sought out my advice and assistance with desktop publishing techniques and the like. For a while, Schooly-G was even listed on the staff of the small newspaper with the title of "PrePress God." It is also one of the few nicknames I have had over the years that I didn't mind. I can think of no better list to start off with, than the various winners and losers that have existed over the years.

nicknames:
the good

Schooly-G
see above

Mr.Magoo (or just Magoo)
Given by the doctor who delivered me. I guess the only reason I like it because Mom is the only one who uses it. Robin is very quick to point out, I am a mama's boy.

Battlehawk
Apparently this is one of the literal translations of the name Gavin from Gaelic, although I have heard a few variations. I think I have a great, built-in comic book name... now if I could only discover my super powers. This is the name I use in computer gaming as it causes the other players to cower in fear... ok, not really.

G
Pretty basic and common in this day and age, but I like to hear the inquisitive ask, "What up G?" To which I simply respond, "chillin'."

G-Man or Gav-Man
No big stretch in naming creativity here, but the comic book fan in me digs it to hear people refer to Robin and I as Gav-Man and Robin or G-Man and the Riddler.

Jam G Gram
A major addressing goof on some junk mail I recieve. Robin likes it, and I just think it is silly.

the bad

Beaker
"Mee mee mee" . Yes, that Beaker. Got it in jr. high in Brea California. I think my trademarked Graham eyes (quite bulgy) and short spikey hair spawned it. I never squeaked though. I swear I didn't.

Turtle
I think this was around the same time. Can't remember what started it.

Gaviniferous Gramasaurus
This came from Ross,the cheesy manager of the pizza joint I worked for in college. He had to have a nickname for everyone. I didn't make him stop the name because, well, he was paying me, gave me all the pizza and garlic rolls I wanted, and he taught me the arts of tossing a pie and making great southern sweet tea.

Fish / Fish Boy
On a dare in high school I once grabbed a guppie out of the biology fish tank and swallowed it. My 15 minutes of fame at Air Acadmy High School lasted about 3 days. My punishment was to replace the fish. The pet store employee thought it was so funny she gave me three free as a replacement. Two were devoured in home room the next day by idiot jocks who didn't think I had done anything worthy of the spotlight I was getting.

P.S.: The guy who dared me, also swallowed one (you know who you are, Brian D.) . I just happened to get viewed by some squeamish cheerleader type that couldn't resist squealing to the teacher.

Goober / Goob / The Goob
Coined by my good, childhood friend, Will. Was definitely a term of endearment back then. I later realized that this term is usually given to one who exhibits nerd-like characteristics. Something I have NEVER been guilty of. Ok, not often. Ok... nevermind.

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