The Lighthearted Story Behind the Nickname 'Jiggles' in Stand-Up Comedy

Skylar Hawthorne

Updated Friday, August 30, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

Nicknames have a funny way of sticking around, sometimes for life. A stand-up comedy video titled "Nicknames Stick Forever" dives into the humorous yet relatable world of nicknames and how they often outlive their original contexts. The comedian reminisces about high school friends and the enduring nickname of one friend in particular: Jiggles, whose real name is Josh.

During a heartfelt moment, the comedian recalls hugging his ten best high school friends and proclaiming they would never lose touch. Fast forward nine and a half years, and he admits he hasn't spoken to Jiggles in almost a decade. The nickname Jiggles, much to Josh's dismay, stuck around because he disliked it, proving the comedic adage that the more someone dislikes a nickname, the more it tends to stick.

The story takes a funny turn when the comedian recounts introducing Josh to girls at bars, stating, "This is Jiggles." Josh would quickly correct, "My name is Josh," but by then the nickname had already left a lasting impression. The girls, often inebriated, would later ask, "Where’d Jiggles go?"

The video sparked a flurry of comments from viewers sharing their own nickname stories, adding layers of humor and nostalgia. One user mentioned a friend named Bubbles, who earned his nickname after an incident in a hot tub. Another user shared about a friend named Malo, who was actually Julien but was called Malo as part of a harmless prank that lasted two years.

Other comments revealed nicknames like Pid, who got his name after a bedwetting incident, and Gnarls, a skater kid who couldn’t shake off his nickname despite hating it. The comments highlight the common experience of nicknames sticking around, whether people like them or not.

One viewer humorously questioned the comedian's high school activities, asking, "You were going to bars in high school?" Another comment appreciated the natural delivery of the comedian, noting, "I love your comedy... your delivery is so natural."

Nicknames like Moonbeam and Tofu also made an appearance, showing that sometimes these monikers are embraced and become a fond part of one's identity. The video even drew comparisons to comedian Greg Davies, with one viewer stating, "Greg Davies did it better," adding another layer of comedic discussion.

The video ends on a reflective note, with the comedian pondering aloud, "Where did Jiggles go?" The shared laughter and memories underscore the enduring impact of nicknames and the humor they bring into our lives.

For anyone curious about the origins and stories behind enduring nicknames, this stand-up comedy video offers a delightful, laugh-out-loud exploration. Whether reminiscing about high school days or sharing your own nickname saga, it’s a universal experience that resonates with many.

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Top Comments from Reddit

rande62

Reminds me of my old pal, Bubbles. He farted in a hot tub with some girls, and henceforth was known as Bubbles.

F***inJerq

14 yr old me would have said... "You can jiggle mah bawls!"

PepeG

So why was he called jiggles? Did he have moobs that jiggled or something?

Nyli_1

Once a friend of mine that had gone away for studies came back with a new friend, and introduced this guy saying "hey, that's Malo". I said alright, and then Malo. started to hang out with us and became a part of the gang and so on. 2 years later, I hear someone calling Malo "Julien" and I was wait, what? Turns out "Malo" would call everyone that (it was his personal dude/mate/bro/man) and my friend was a bit tired of it when they first met, and decided to get a little, harmless revenge.... Julien told me "you can believe that I will never use that word again". 2 f***ing years of 8 people calling him that dumb thing. Poor guy. If you're out there I hope you're enjoying your family!

tdloader

you were going to BARS in high school?

Wearethedevil

I knew someone who only ever went by the nickname "Pid". Didn't know his name for years and didn't know the origin of his nickname either. I was hanging out with his twin brother and he said "Where is Chris?" I'm confused and asked who, he said "Chris, Pid... Piddler, Piddles... My twin!". We got into a whole conversation about nicknames so I asked why he was called Pid.... He p***ed the bed when he was 10 and the nickname stuck.

Moppo_

TEN BESTFRIENDS?

Cero_Kurn

then you wonder why you dont have any friends from highschool anymore because you we're a bully.

Wiggles349

Jiggles if ur out there I feel ur pain.

Gortonis

Greg Davies did it better 

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