You know in Australia...EVERYONE is known by their nickname.
My friend, Jimmy Lane, who was there in the 80's with the pro surf tour, was dubbed "Lois".
The head judge from Australia - Terry Day - was "T'day". His brother, pro surfer Greg Day was "G'day".
And Al Hunt...because he is big...was just called "Fatty Al"....
The people who live there have the best sense of humour than anywhere in the world, hands down.