in a way I feel sorry for the dude. Clearly he is a nice guy. But think of the humiliation he went through throughout his life with a name like that. Then to be humiliated on national television. Of course the trade off is fame. I hope he got some royalties for the humiliation. So nice of him to go along with it. It makes you wonder what the hell his parents were thinking when the named him. Perhaps the fame was his reward for a lifetime of humiliation. Thanks for the intriguing post and video. Those folks in Hollywood sure have the attitude.
The name was pronounced "oss-man".
Of course people can't see past that and would prefer to ridicule. He didn't feel humiliated. He played along. His words. That is a powerful man.
That's right, Dick played along, and chose not to be insulted. It's all play in the end and what we make of it. I think, by Far Out association, of a favorite quotation:
'Do what you do more as play than as work, which does not mean that it is not serious ... That is the real tragedy of war and weapons: the tragic false seriousness.' —Thomas Merton, Letters
Heaven save us from 'tragic false seriousness! Thank you, @nonameslefttouse, for this introduction. Here's to humility, light-heartedness and keeping your wits about you as the world is losing theirs..
Cheers,
Yahia
You, nailed it. I don't need to say anything more than that.
I will encourage anyone who reads this message to visit this man's blog and have a look around. This one is going to do well here.
Cheers man!
It means a lot to hear you say that :) Thanks, man, for this warm endorsement!
You're welcome.