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Rossi is nicknamed 'the Doctor' due to his ability to cure bike's ailment. When he went to Yamaha from Honda, he turned the then underperforming, underpower and not rideable Yammy into Championship winning bike.
 
Maybe they should call Burgess "The Doctor" too then.
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The reason they call Val the doctor is because in Italy a Dr. lawyer etc are respected people and from an interview with Val’s father that is what he said.
 
at the time when the riders adopted these nicknames the eurosport comentaters said he was called the doctor because he would examine all the riders and find a cure, i believe he actualy had this nickname before he got an honery degree.
 
I think he got his 'doctor' title when he won his first 500 title. I don't remember it before that.
 
I think if you sit back and think about it, it's not a real good nickname for one of the most dominant sportsmen in history. I mean, look at Edward's nickname, it inspires thoughts of fury, wind and speed, and it's also relevant to him because of his Texan origins. Now look at "The Doctor" in comparison... a guy in a labcoat with a stethescope.... not really that cool IMO. I guess it could be a cultural thing, with Doctors being worshipped as demigods in Italy and all that, but I think he could have done much better.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (richo @ Jun 13 2007, 08:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I think if you sit back and think about it, it's not a real good nickname for one of the most dominant sportsmen in history. I mean, look at Edward's nickname, it inspires thoughts of fury, wind and speed, and it's also relevant to him because of his Texan origins. Now look at "The Doctor" in comparison... a guy in a labcoat with a stethescope.... not really that cool IMO. I guess it could be a cultural thing, with Doctors being worshipped as demigods in Italy and all that, but I think he could have done much better.
well it's was better than mcCoys, if i remember correctly his nickname was lab rat.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (antfan @ Jun 13 2007, 06:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>The Doctor, he rides with the precision, skill and accuracy of a highly skilled surgeon
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Still dosen't sound cool to me.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (roger-m @ Jun 13 2007, 06:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>well it's was better than mcCoys, if i remember correctly his nickname was lab rat.
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He probably didn't choose that though.
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So does anyone else think Rossi needs a new nickname? And not one of them other ones he's got, somthing really cool.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (richo @ Jun 13 2007, 09:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>So does anyone else think Rossi needs a new nickname? And not one of them other ones he's got, somthing really cool.

If it was based on what he looks i'd wanna point out that he looks like a gay Steve Mcqueen. I suggest we call him Steve McQueer.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tom @ Jun 13 2007, 06:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>If it was based on what he looks i'd wanna point out that he looks like a gay Steve Mcqueen. I suggest we call him Steve McQueer.


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Actually I was being serious. I mean, "The terror from Tavulla is catching up to me!" sounds much better than "The doctor is catching me! Maybe I should take two asprins and call back later".
 
I never thought about it because in my country when somebody is doing something extremely well (specialist for something) it's common to say he is the doctor for it. I thought it's the same in the rest of the world.

and I think it's very very cool
 
Richo commented on Edwards nickname "Tornado" I think "puff of wind" would be more accurate as to his impact on MotoGP!!!!!

In Rossi's biography he said his nickname came from Doctors being so highly regarded etc. in Italy. I always thought it was pretty cool and unusual - perfect for Rossi as he is kinda...unusual!

What about Haydens nickname "Trick Daddy" now that is the worst nickname IMO.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tom @ Jun 13 2007, 09:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>If it was based on what he looks i'd wanna point out that he looks like a gay Steve Mcqueen. I suggest we call him Steve McQueer.

Still got that gay naming fetish Tom?
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (richo @ Jun 13 2007, 09:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>So does anyone else think Rossi needs a new nickname? And not one of them other ones he's got, somthing really cool.
i now where your going with this lardboy,
if you start with the chimp boy thing, im going to give you a virtual kick in the bollocks.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tom @ Jun 13 2007, 10:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>If it was based on what he looks i'd wanna point out that he looks like a gay Steve Mcqueen. I suggest we call him Steve McQueer.
Tom, everything and everyone is GAY to you
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (memento @ Jun 13 2007, 11:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I never thought about it because in my country when somebody is doing something extremely well (specialist for something) it's common to say he is the doctor for it. I thought it's the same in the rest of the world.

and I think it's very very cool
That's exactly the reason people started calling him The Doctor!!
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (roger-m @ Jun 13 2007, 08:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>i now where your going with this lardboy,
if you start with the chimp boy thing, im going to give you a virtual kick in the bollocks.
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Im serous you fat ....!
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The Doctor sucks, I think he should have a better nickname.
 
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (richo @ Jun 13 2007, 09:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Now look at "The Doctor" in comparison... a guy in a labcoat with a stethescope.... not really that cool IMO.
Guy in labcoat and stethoscope not cool? Ha!!! That's why George Clooney's stint on ER reduced him to poverty right? A guy in a labcoat is very cool (and I don't just say this because I've a degree in Chemistry ok???? and for the record...I hate george clooney but that's besides the point...)
Anyway, in Italy anyone with a basic degree (not necessarily a Doctorate) is referred to as 'dottore'. And Rossi was conferred with an honorary degree in communications from the University of Tavullia. Dottor Rossi is a very common name around there
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And it also refers to an ability to do things extremely well, which I think we all agree Vale does. Admittedly 'the doctor' in the english speaking world does not carry the same connotations as 'il dottore' in the Italian speaking world. But in any case it's his choice. If he's happy with it....
 

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