Etymology?

spiraldoor · Post by **spiraldoor** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 5:07 pm

Does anyone think that we should add the etymology of characters' names to their articles? (Etymology = Meaning of name)

e.g. The name "Clark" could be seen as ironic, since the name actually means "cleric" or "scholar", the name "Foutch" could be derived from the French word "fou" meaning "mad", since Foutch is said to be crazy in the PS1 version of R2, "Razoff" is a reference to the hunter Zaroff in the short story, The Most Dangerous Game, the English word "Reflux" has a number of meanings, and...I could go on and on.

So, what do you think? I say the meaning behind the names adds a little depth, and would be worth putting on the articles.

Cairnie · Post by **Cairnie** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 5:23 pm

We already do. We've just yet to identify them all.

Spanex · Post by **Spanex** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 5:35 pm

Eh, not to sound mean, but Clark's name is based from Superman, hence his super strength.

Cairnie · Post by **Cairnie** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 5:58 pm

Also applies to Clark the Superbunny.

Post by **Hunchman801** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:44 pm

We only add such information if it is either obvious or official, like the fact that the name Razoff derives from Zaroff. Otherwise, there's no reason to mention it.

Spanex · Post by **Spanex** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:55 pm

Agreed. You don't need to rush into Wikipedia each time you find an odd word or name.

Holy Crap · Post by **Holy Crap** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 8:03 am

Globox = Glowing Box
Win? No, didn't think so...

stan423321 · Post by **stan423321** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:57 pm

Holy Crap wrote:Globox = Glowing Box
Win? No, didn't think so...

I thank everybody knoew it is Glue Box...

spiraldoor · Post by **spiraldoor** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 8:30 pm

Globox = Globe + Ox...

...a globe is a ball...

...Ball + Ox = Bollocks?

Limely · Post by **Limely** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 8:47 pm

I think there´s actually a light-box-brand named Globox...

Lol jups.
http://www.artograph.com/products/light_glowbox.htm

Holy Crap · Post by **Holy Crap** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 7:05 am

spiraldoor wrote:Globox = Globe + Ox...

...a globe is a ball...

...Ball + Ox = Bollocks?

What are bullocks anyway?

stan423321 · Post by **stan423321** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 3:59 pm

Limely wrote:I think there´s actually a light-box-brand named Globox...

Lol jups.
http://www.artograph.com/products/light_glowbox.htm

No comments. Just no comments.

Cairnie · Post by **Cairnie** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 4:33 pm

Oh lawl I saw a Globox lightbox once before.

And Aeo, bollocks is britslang for the dangly boy bits.

Xenon · Post by **Xenon** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 9:43 am

No, he said bullocks, which is a male cow

Anyway, maybe it's Globo X? ^___^

Jman · Post by **Jman** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:55 pm

StaceyW wrote:And Aeo, bollocks is britslang for the dangly boy bits.

Lol! That was the best thing I have ever read!

spiraldoor · Post by **spiraldoor** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 5:10 pm

Xenon wrote:No, he said bullocks, which is a male cow

Actually, I said bollocks. Read my post. And no, I didn't edit it, else it would say so underneath it. And a bullock is a castrated bull.

Xenon · Post by **Xenon** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 5:12 pm

I was talking to Stacey, who was talking to AEO (aka Holy Crap) who did say bullock.

spiraldoor · Post by **spiraldoor** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 5:16 pm

*blinding flash of comprehension*

Ah...I see.

El Dango · Post by **El Dango** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 9:19 pm

Globox.
Glove Boxer.
Boxing Glove.
You think i got a point here?

Holy Crap · Post by **Holy Crap** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 7:15 am

No, not at all.

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