How Do You Create Nicknames Like George Bush?
One of President George Bush’s endearing personal traits is his love of nicknames. President Bush uses nicknames for staffers, members of Congress and world leaders to add levity to every situation. You can create nicknames like George Bush by attentively listening to friends and colleagues who do not have a name that lends itself to modification. Modify the last name of a colleague to create nicknames like George Bush. Bush’s conversion of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s last name into the nickname Pootie-Poot shows a willingness to act playfully with important people. The evolution of Bush and Putin’s nicknames is detailed by “BBC News” (see Resources below). Switch out a family friend’s last name with your family name to show familiarity. President Bush has nicknamed Saudi ambassador Bandar bin Sultan “Bandar Bush” due to the family’s relationship with the Saudi royal family. The background to this nickname and bin Sultan’s relationship with the United States is available through
