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[Opinions] at least Gary is an actual name ...
Rather than a media handle, never mind one that was meant to reference the guy's fatness without being actually rude.Before you criticize a man, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, when you criticize him, you're a mile away and you have his shoes!
Steve Martin

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True! Though I much prefer Gareth. And, what an extraordinary reason for nicknaming someone: golf commentators must be cautious or courteous to avoid the usual style of nning, which is to identify and use an unusual feature ...
True. And what an astonishing reason for nicknaming anyone. Couldn't have happened to Gary Player, who has been an advocate for health and exercise all his long life. I do prefer Gareth, though!