In the spirit of choosing pen names of philosophers, I feel we should honorably take note of the great choices already represented in the Salon. Firstly, Cincinnatus is a very just and accurate portrayal of Danny's good, wise, and morally upright character. I think maybe wikipedia should simply say "replace all" where the word Cincinnatus is found and then "insert Daniel":
His abandoning of his work to serve Rome, and especially his immediate resignation of his absolute authority with the end of the crisis, has often been cited as an example of outstanding leadership, service to the greater good, civic virtue, and modesty.
Here's the full story: Cincinnatus was regarded by the Romans, especially the aristocratic patrician class, as one of the heroes of early Rome and as a model of Roman virtue and simplicity. A persistent opponent of the plebeians, when his son was convicted in absentia and condemned to death, Cincinnatus was forced to live in humble circumstances, working on his own small farm, until an invasion caused him to be called to serve Rome as dictator, an office which he immediately resigned after completing his task of defeating the rivaling tribes of the Aequians, Sabinians and Volscians.
Another pen name has been taken from the great philosophe, the Shizzle. I really have no comment to make with regards to Sun's choice other than that it basically means, "for sure". I think this is an apt description of Sun, at least in part, being loyal and honest as he is. It also exploits Sun's hidden talent for rapping and "Michael Jackson-good" dance. It's true... someone bring a camcorder by some evening and peer through the window.
Big D is perhaps a representation of David's love and admiration for "the dad", as well as his eventual intended usurpation of the surtitle. (this is you, right Dave?)
I'm still debating. =)
Loverly. Thatz allz i can sayee 'bout 'dat!
ReplyDeleteThat's all you can say about what, Shizzle? Dave's endearing pen name? Or your mad Michael Jackson dancing skillz?
ReplyDeleteAnd, I am Sui Sin Far. Soon I'll figure out how to have it say that.
ReplyDeletePleas somebody be Lennon (John Lennon).
actually, i'm still trying to figure out a name too. shizzle is a name i used for a previously blog for school. =(
ReplyDeleteWow, reading from dan's first post up to here, I had thought shizzle was russ..
ReplyDeleteI could only wish I was Matt, fo' shizzle
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