What's with people calling you "Chief" ? - Page 2

Hooligan · 04-19-2012, 09:02 AM

Been called that quite a bit as working in a warehouse youu get many different contractors coming in. I always get called "boss" by this old Russian guy.

xFreebirdx · 04-19-2012, 09:03 AM

I call people "Bubby"........when I can't remember their name. lol

maninblack · 04-19-2012, 09:05 AM

Cheesedick is my old stand by. Or asshat.

MajorCaptSilly · 04-19-2012, 10:06 AM

One of my vendors constantly calls me buddy. When he does use my name, he calls me Chris or Curtis. My name is Scott. Sometimes I reply to his too-long ramblings with "Nice review". When he says excuse me? or what?, I say that I didn't say anything. Then I get a sandwich.

MCS

Remo · 04-19-2012, 10:24 AM

My old standby is "Tool"

replicant_argent · 04-19-2012, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MajorCaptSilly

One of my vendors constantly calls me buddy. When he does use my name, he calls me Chris or Curtis. My name is Scott. Sometimes I reply to his too-long ramblings with "Nice review". When he says excuse me? or what?, I say that I didn't say anything. Then I get a sandwich.

MCS

He obviously missed the memo where it specifically said to address you as "Bwana," or "Your Royal Skleeness."

landhoney · 04-19-2012, 11:00 AM

I use 'cowboy', when random people(guys) are being dick-ish.

I also use it when I really like you as well though, like when I see an old friend after a long while, "hey there cowboy!"

688sonarmen · 04-19-2012, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

That would be Police Chief partner

One track mind here

jjirons69 · 04-19-2012, 01:52 PM

Porkchop is a good one - "How's it going, Porkchop?" Sorta rolls of the tongue.

Then there's the lovable, "Buckaroo."

shilala · 04-19-2012, 02:05 PM

I seldom call anyone by their name, but that's only because I can't remember it. If I have five minutes to come up with your name, I'll get it. Time constraints being what they are in the world today, I'll just call you whatever comes to mind. I've recently taken to calling the sprinkler guy potatacawk, for example.
I had no idea "chief" was a retail name for asshole. Chiefy Dahrouge was a guy from way back in kid-dom who sold firecrackers to us kids from his soda-fountain store. He was a good old dude, we all loved him and looked after him. I continued to look after him while he rooted in the park dumpsters for soda cans. He was a hometown institution. He called everyone "chief". He called my Dad chief when he was a kid, and my grandpa before him. I didn't think he meant it in a bad way, but it kinda adds up.
You guys have completely broken my heart. I hope you're happy with yourselves, Chief.

Don Fernando · 04-19-2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ysr_racer

OK Chief, sure thing Chief, you got it Chief.

I always reply, "Thanks Indian"

So when they call me "Chief" do they really mean a-hole?

yes they do Chief

hotreds · 04-19-2012, 02:45 PM

Babe Ruth called everybody "keed"(kid) because he couldn't remember names. I just use "tovorisch"- "comrade" in Russian.

GoatLocker · 04-19-2012, 02:57 PM

I'm fine with people calling me Chief, or Master Chief, just don't shorten it to "Master" or call me "Sir". :-)

bobarian · 04-19-2012, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GoatLocker

I'm fine with people calling me Chief, or Master Chief, just don't shorten it to "Master" or call me "Sir". :-)

MC Eric is in the hizzouse!

emopunker2004 · 04-19-2012, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Nope, can't think of a better boss, Sparky.

That's good Hoss. My bosses are hit or miss.

chaase321 · 04-19-2012, 03:06 PM

They call you chief for one reason and one reason only....if they used a-hole too many people would turn around, knowing that you are the chief a-hole they just shorten it so you know when you're being talked to!

MajorCaptSilly · 04-20-2012, 08:26 AM

I have this other guy that calls me "Gary the Tux Shop Guy" all the time. His ears have perfect symmetry.

MCS

Texan in Mexico · 04-20-2012, 08:35 AM

This puts a whole new dynamic on The Beverly Hillbillies, Ms. Hathaway must have really felt repressed by Mr. Drysdale...
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Partagaspete · 04-20-2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

I can think of a few things to call you... DBag!!!

You kinda missed the theme buttercup.

icehog3 · 04-20-2012, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Partagaspete

You kinda missed the theme buttercup.

You tell him, Sugarbritches.

04-19-2012, 09:02 AM	#21
Hooligan Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Matt Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 79 Trading: (0)	Re: What's with people calling you "Chief" ? Been called that quite a bit as working in a warehouse youu get many different contractors coming in. I always get called "boss" by this old Russian guy.

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MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: What's with people calling you "Chief" ? One of my vendors constantly calls me buddy. When he does use my name, he calls me Chris or Curtis. My name is Scott. Sometimes I reply to his too-long ramblings with "Nice review". When he says excuse me? or what?, I say that I didn't say anything. Then I get a sandwich. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

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landhoney Mr. Charisma Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Seth Location: In the forest Posts: 2,639 Trading: (32)	Re: What's with people calling you "Chief" ? I use 'cowboy', when random people(guys) are being dick-ish. I also use it when I really like you as well though, like when I see an old friend after a long while, "hey there cowboy!" __________________ Fields (to a heckling youngster): You're about to fall heir to a kitten stocking. Kid: What's a kitten stocking? Fields: A sock on the puss!

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shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: What's with people calling you "Chief" ? I seldom call anyone by their name, but that's only because I can't remember it. If I have five minutes to come up with your name, I'll get it. Time constraints being what they are in the world today, I'll just call you whatever comes to mind. I've recently taken to calling the sprinkler guy potatacawk, for example. I had no idea "chief" was a retail name for asshole. Chiefy Dahrouge was a guy from way back in kid-dom who sold firecrackers to us kids from his soda-fountain store. He was a good old dude, we all loved him and looked after him. I continued to look after him while he rooted in the park dumpsters for soda cans. He was a hometown institution. He called everyone "chief". He called my Dad chief when he was a kid, and my grandpa before him. I didn't think he meant it in a bad way, but it kinda adds up. You guys have completely broken my heart. I hope you're happy with yourselves, Chief. __________________

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hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: What's with people calling you "Chief" ? Babe Ruth called everybody "keed"(kid) because he couldn't remember names. I just use "tovorisch"- "comrade" in Russian. __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

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MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: What's with people calling you "Chief" ? I have this other guy that calls me "Gary the Tux Shop Guy" all the time. His ears have perfect symmetry. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

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