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Zumoff Takes LAWAD Dong; On to Best Nickname

Here are the results from yesterday's voting. The Dong for Best Zumoffism was between locking all windows and doors and turning garbage into gold, but it never got very close. LAWAD has that catchiness to it that TGIG doesn't. Congrats go to Marc Zumoff for both winning and losing the category. All you, baby.

With the Oscars tomorrow, we have our last round of voting and the penultimate category of Best Nickname before the final Best Commenter voting takes place. We've got our share of nicknames here at LB -- some have come from logical places, others from empirical hearsay, and others from silly names. Here are your nominees.

1. Darius Songaila - Dongaila

What began as a simple typo from Jordan (the S and the D are neighbors on the keyboard!) turned into a revolution. At The Hive and SB Nation's Rohan Cruyff recognized it as "the funniest nickname of the year." It's gaining steam nationally and we're petitioning to get it officially changed on the back of his jersey. Though Craig Brackins has played a whopping 21 minutes as a Sixer, the Hornets trade is a huge victory for Philly with the Dongerest acquisition of the year. Also, Shots.

2. Jrue Holiday - The Jruth

The LB trademark of "Where you can't handle the Jruth" comes from young J-Rue himself, who can also go by Jrue the Damaja and a flurry of other clever titles. But it's the Jruth that stands out here because of this video taken by our Tanner at the Draft Lottery where we got the number 2 pick.


3. Evan Turner - The Villain

While Turner is a terrific human being, he got the nickname at OSU as the Villain for breaking the hearts of many a home team when the Buckeyes took them down on the road. It's easily the sexiest, most dangerous nickname of the lot and once Evan starts playing superstar basketball, this nickname will be everywhere. Also, my ET Villain t-shirt gets worn at every opportunity.

4. Louis Williams - BOSS

He makes $60K a game. He came to Philly not asking for no favors. He made his first million before he ever got laid. He's a BOSS.

5. Jodie Meeks - The Jodiac Killer

Jodie has a propensity to knock down daggerific three's at every opportunity, thus killing the opposing team and earning him the nickname of the Jodiac Killer. I do not think he shares many similarities with the Zodiac Killer, although the unknown serial killer had quite a jump shot.

I have a feeling this is going to be a tight one. Vote now because the voting is only for one day and we'll get into the BEST COMMENTER voting starting tomorrow. Who's excited? I'm excited.

Dong 'er up.

Poll
The Dong for Best Nickname goes to...
Dongaila
40 votes
The Jruth
75 votes
The Villain
43 votes
BOSS
60 votes
The Jodiac Killer
29 votes

247 votes | Poll has closed

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The Jruth because Tanner got Jrue to say it.

by Ben16 on Feb 26, 2011 9:42 AM PST reply actions  

The Jruth

Question, is this the only thread showing for other people on here? because it is for me.

by The Legend on Feb 26, 2011 9:54 AM PST reply actions  

Hm. Not for me.

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by Michael Levin on Feb 26, 2011 10:00 AM PST up reply actions  

BOSS

Because I can’t handle the Jruth and Lou Will rocks my socks.

"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain

by soman319 on Feb 26, 2011 10:09 AM PST reply actions  

As much as I love Dong...

anytime the player acknowledges the nickname, I’ve got to go with it.

Jruth for me

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by Tanner Steidel on Feb 26, 2011 11:18 AM PST reply actions  

But what about the BOSS?

He must mention that he is a boss about 30 times in that song.

by philsfreak6 on Feb 26, 2011 12:32 PM PST up reply actions  

BOSS!

Because 10 years from now that 90 second rap will be the first thing I think of when it comes to Lou Will.

by Dpez71 on Feb 26, 2011 12:15 PM PST reply actions  

Imma BOSS

They are all great- but there is only one BOSS… or two, if you want to throw in Bruce Springsteen in his prime. And if he played ball, you just know he’d be just like Lou (I guess.)

My only reservation with the Jruth is that it is somewhat derivative of Paul Peirce “the Truth.” And I don’t want us imitating Boston in anything. Sort of the same as when Dallas fans used to chant “Mooooose” and now other fans do similar things with player whose names sound like that.

by tk76 on Feb 26, 2011 12:39 PM PST reply actions  

I had to vote for “The Jodiac Killer”. Just love that name…

by 92-74-99-96 on Feb 26, 2011 1:34 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

I’m a big fan of The Villain. I guess Turner’s lack of play is gonna kill him in this vote though.

by yosoysean on Feb 26, 2011 1:35 PM PST reply actions  

C’mon guys, we’re giving out the DONG award, how can it not be DONGALIA? It’s even gotten national notice. This isn’t about who we like as a player, it’s about the name, and I can’t help but laugh when I type it!

by RickoT on Feb 26, 2011 6:55 PM PST reply actions  

Where did it get national notice?

by The Legend on Feb 26, 2011 7:54 PM PST up reply actions  

I detest Tha BOSS, as I’m pretty sure everyone knows. But it’s so…fitting, when he tees up yet another shot-clock-killing ISO, followed by a quick turnover, a bad defensive play, and an ill-advised jumper. It’s just…BOSSness. And everyone knows what that means. Which is why I voted for Tha BOSS.

by dweebowitz on Feb 26, 2011 8:29 PM PST up reply actions  

Although, having the Donger on the team gives me the opportunity to drop in YouTube links to excerpts from Sixteen Candles. Which is nice.

by dweebowitz on Feb 26, 2011 8:43 PM PST up reply actions  

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