nicknames

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A fan favorite for his witty wording and player nicknames, King turned his most famous catchphrase, “Gimme the Hotsauce,” into the name of his podcast.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

He was also known for his brash personality, which earned him the nicknames "the Mouth of the South" and "Captain Outrageous".

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Naturally, Ryland nicknames his new acquaintance Rocky and quickly realizes they’re both the only survivors aboard their ships, tasked with the same mission: save their dying planets.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

He now says that is his favorite of his nicknames.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

No wonder that, along with all the other nicknames they have been given, coins are often called windows to the past.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler