My family nickname, among other nicknames (YES, I had more than one) was GARGOYLE. It was used most often. I was a rogue and up to no good, so the fact that I was NOT EXACTLY a good boy combined with the close spelling and sound to Gary: no brainer. I was Gargoyle.
Did you know that a gargoyle is specifically a drain spout, and a grotesque is just a nasty/fun sculpture on the side of a building? Gargoyle has come to mean any grotesque figure on a building, actually. I have not put one on a mug in a while...and WHY NOT???? (need to make more...)
Have an awesome Thursday!
(new mugs by Gary Rith)
I've always liked a good gargoyle, but never knew they began as downspouts!
ReplyDeleteI learn something every day. Did you see the Darth Vader grotesque on the link? Cool!
ReplyDeleteThe gargoyles of Notre Dame are amazing...that's what I'd go see if I went to Paris (among a few other things!) Glad to say I know one now! ;)-
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing you've already made a teapot with a gargoyle spout...
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that was your nickname; I'm not buying this story Gary. :)
ReplyDeleteGargoyle mugs!!! Amazing! I love Claudia's guess. Is it true? Have you made such a teapot? <3!
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