I was watching the race today and I thought to myself this guy needs a nickname. James Allen referred to Sato as being soft spoken in person but an animal on track.
It seems like Sato has never seen a gap he didn't like. He is a really exciting driver. A bit nutty but exciting nonetheless.
Any suggestions on what Sato's nickname should be?
Samurai Sato?!
A nickname for Sato
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Marlowe
, Jun 21 2004 04:28
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 04:32
...Takuma 'bonzai' Sato?! 
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 04:55
Originally posted by indyracefan
...Takuma 'bonzai' Sato?!
"bonzai" (sic) ?????
How about "shrubbery" or "dwarf citrus"?
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 06:11
Originally posted by diego
"bonzai" (sic) ?????
How about "shrubbery" or "dwarf citrus"?
You're thinking about bonsai. He probably meant banzai.
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 06:16
Lets have something unrelated to his nationality.
For the moment he is just 'psycho' or 'gung-ho bastard' in my house. but Im sure he will develop a proper nickname.
Shaun
For the moment he is just 'psycho' or 'gung-ho bastard' in my house. but Im sure he will develop a proper nickname.
Shaun
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 07:19
The Swordfish.
Quick, and known to impale others.
No, seriously, I like Sato and agree that he needs a good nickname.
Quick, and known to impale others.
No, seriously, I like Sato and agree that he needs a good nickname.
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 07:57
'The Takuminator'
'Satomic bomb
''Buckaroo Banzai'
'Satomic bomb
''Buckaroo Banzai'
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 09:17
Mansell-lite ;)
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 09:27
He whos balls are the size of coconuts!
well they'd have to be with teh pyscho way he drives and passes.
well they'd have to be with teh pyscho way he drives and passes.
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 09:28
Originally posted by LB
'The Takuminator'
Perfect.
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 09:53
Originally posted by baddog
Lets have something unrelated to his nationality.
Why?
"The Red Baron", "The Flying Scot/Finn", The Monza Gorilla", "Super Swede" weren't considered offensive. As long as he isn't named after something sensitive then why should it be a problem?
Takuma "Lucky Strike" Sato would for example be both pleasing to his sponsors and Rubens Barrichello.
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 12:18
How about Dragon? it's related to his nationality and, if Mansell was the Lion...
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 12:39
Originally posted by coyoteBR
How about Dragon? it's related to his nationality and, if Mansell was the Lion...
i think dragon is more chinese than japanese, and you don't want to get those two mixed up
how about "typhoon" takuma sato?
i reckon it's quite apt...
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 12:41
Bwetter yet, repco, Tsunami Sato!
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 13:00
I heard one of the guys on Speed Channel call him "Taco". I thought that was kind of funny, if not a bit ethnically off-base. 
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 13:59
Originally posted by Sith
TORA! TORA!! TORA!!!
That is a strict tradmark of IRL driver Tora Tagagi.
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 14:11
Originally posted by LB
'The Takuminator'
that has to be it
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 14:12
Originally posted by coyoteBR
Bwetter yet, repco, Tsunami Sato!
I think that's quite right, though Tsunami Taku sounds better..........
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 14:13
****************"SATAK"******************
"SATAK SATO" What you think?
And it's "Satak" making a move up the inside of "Shoey" And he's through,.........etc
Takuma "Satak" Sato. the new heavy weight champion of your mind
"SATAK SATO" What you think?
And it's "Satak" making a move up the inside of "Shoey" And he's through,.........etc
Takuma "Satak" Sato. the new heavy weight champion of your mind
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 14:43
On CP's forum we already call him "Kamikaze Taku" . Think It's quite appropriate. Have a pic of that too, but I'm too stupid to get It posted here (url, img?????). I think he drove brilliantly. He has drive, wants to win and actually overtakes - which is more than can be said of some (boring) drivers now. I don't think he's being reckless, only ambitious. Or how about "The Toaster" , which is almost an anagram of his name, and what he does!
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 15:12
We refer to him here as "Take-'em-out"
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 16:26
I just mentioned it in another thread. Just because he spices up the races quite a bit he should be called: Wasabi Sato.
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 17:36
In Japanes TV(Fuji TV),Taku's nickname is "Samurai".
But in some famous Japanese message boards, he is often called "Fundoshi".
Do you know Fundoshi? It is Sumo's Fashion.
But in some famous Japanese message boards, he is often called "Fundoshi".
Do you know Fundoshi? It is Sumo's Fashion.
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 18:06
Originally posted by michihito
In Japanes TV(Fuji TV),Taku's nickname is "Samurai".
But in some famous Japanese message boards, he is often called "Fundoshi".
Do you know Fundoshi? It is Sumo's Fashion.
Fashion as in clothes? That seems strange. Please explain.
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 18:19
I heard people at the USGP calling JPM "whine - problem - moan - toilet" 
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 18:39
Originally posted by Locai
I heard one of the guys on Speed Channel call him "Taco". I thought that was kind of funny, if not a bit ethnically off-base.
After getting home from the race in Indy last night at about 8:15, I switched on the race to see some stuff I missed while at the race... like the exact cause of the turn 1 melee, was is suspension or tire deflation that sent Alfonso into the wall at the end of the main straight, and things like that...
I was not paying too close attention to the tv at that time, but I could have swore that I heard Hobbs call Takuma "Taco"... I thought I was imagining it... guess not.
I like Taco! I've been calling him Taku, but Taco is so much better!
Originally posted by Seat18E
I heard people at the USGP calling JPM "whine - problem - moan - toilet"
I was calling him "Juanita" this weekend, never heard the "whine-problem-moan-toilet" though!
-dave
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 18:49
TS behaves just like those nervous little canines...
Chihuahua San
Chihuahua San
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 19:28
Taku "whosaidyoucantpassinF1" Sato
I think that's an ancient Japanese phase?
I think that's an ancient Japanese phase?
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 19:34
I've heard Taku San being used by our local commentator
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 19:39
Borrowing your idea, TakumasatorOriginally posted by LB
'The Takuminator'
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 21:30
Originally posted by karlth
Why?
"The Red Baron", "The Flying Scot/Finn", The Monza Gorilla", "Super Swede" weren't considered offensive. As long as he isn't named after something sensitive then why should it be a problem?
Takuma "Lucky Strike" Sato would for example be both pleasing to his sponsors and Rubens Barrichello.
the red baron is offensive to some. ive never even HEARD of the monza gorilla?
the other two are just references to nationality like calling takuma 'the japanese whirlwind' or something (god thats awful lol).
Anyway I wasnt actually talking about offense, I was talking about originality ;)
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 21:38
Seeing all these entries, maybe it 's a better idea to keep it plain and simple: Takuma Sato.
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 21:49
Originally posted by MinardiWDC
Gilles-san
:up:Baddog, Vittorio Brambilla was the "Monza Gorilla".
As far as the nicknames,I like Tsunami Sato and Takuminator, it's a tough choice between those two. I think "Godzilla" is a good one too.
Okay! I have decided... Takuminator!Yes definitely!
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 21:50
nah he needs a nickname. they all do. even just a simple one like 'taku' is probably enough.
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 21:55
I like to call Massa and Sato "Dumb and Dumber"
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 22:08
Originally posted by Newfie
I like to call Massa and Sato "Dumb and Dumber"
Shows what you know
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 22:20
Firestarter
Takuma's race diary
I'm the trouble starter, ****in' instigator.
[Particularly Rubens like this part]
I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter.
[HONDA engine exploding]
Takuma's race diary
I'm the trouble starter, ****in' instigator.
[Particularly Rubens like this part]
I'm a firestarter, twisted firestarter.
[HONDA engine exploding]
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Posted 21 June 2004 - 23:36
Originally posted by baddog
the red baron is offensive to some.
To pacifists, maybe. Otherwise I don't see why anyone should be offended; it's not like Manfred Von Richtofen was a nazi or anything. He's quite the icon for honorable fighting.
I like "Godzilla". Quite fits him
Some Latin American commentattors already call him either "Taku" or "the kamikaze".
