In the latest "incredible Chinese nickname" news, the
Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Utah forward
Carlos Boozer is known in China as Fan Gu Zai, which translates as "Betrayal Skull Dude." The
Dealer's Jodie Valade explains:
The betrayal skull reference comes from the Chinese story of Zhuge Liang, one of China's most well-known intellectuals and military strategists. According to legend, before Zhuge died, he said, "Wei will betray the country sooner or later." Wei was a general under Zhuge's supervision."
How do you know?" someone asked.
"He has a protuberant bone on his head," Zhuge answered.
Unfortunately, Gordon Gund -- the former Cavs owner
Boozer allegedly stabbed in the back in 2004 -- is blind. He just couldn't see the protuberant bone on Carlos' head. Next time, blind NBA owners: give the dome a quick rub before making those handshake deals.
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8-11-2008 @ 1:01PM
Jeff W said...
That's funny. Reminds me of that episode of The Simpsons:
Burns: She has the sloping brow and cranial bumpage of the career criminal.
Smithers: Uh, Sir? Phrenology was dismissed as quackery 160 years ago.
Burns: Of course you'd say that...you have the brainpan of a stagecoach tilter!
http://www.snpp.com/episodes/3F06.html
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