nicknames
There's a thread on the message boards I run about nicknames, and how each of us acquired ours. mine was easy -- someone decided I "looked like a Matrix" -- and then it stuck from 1994 thru 1998 or so. The folks I went to college with know that name, and even today, call me that at gatherings. It's sometimes odd, being called by an old name, especially since it's been years, but I've been told that I'm just famous (within our group), and I'll have to deal with it.
And, of course, other nicknames like "JJ" and "JJ Junior" and "Three J" -- those just make me cringe when I hear them. CRINGE! Although, I'm thinking "3J" woulda been a better airname than Matrix. Maybe if I ever end up in radio again.
And now, of course, some folks know me as Giga. Which is ok. But I'd rather be just plain Matt.