Shocky

Perhaps the most sadly amusing thing in the translation is the way the meaning of the nickname Shocky is missed in an explanatory foot-note.

The Hoosier Schoolmaster Eggleston, Edward, 1837-1902 1871

He had given his name as Shocky, and all the teacher knew was that he was commonly called Shocky, that he was an orphan, that he lived with a family named Pearson over in Rocky Hollow, and that he was the most faithful and affectionate child in the school.

The Hoosier Schoolmaster Eggleston, Edward, 1837-1902 1871

Perhaps the most sadly amusing thing in the translation is the way the meaning of the nickname Shocky is missed in an explanatory foot-note.

The Hoosier Schoolmaster A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana Edward Eggleston 1869

He had given his name as Shocky, and all the teacher knew was that he was commonly called Shocky, that he was an orphan, that he lived with

The Hoosier Schoolmaster A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana Edward Eggleston 1869

Shocky, Silent Hill-esque pastiches of freaky footage are effective, like, once in awhile.

Beyond the Wall of Sleep: Or, "You Can't Say 'Fuck' in Black and White!" moriarty6 2006

The real shame is watching the talents of Shocky, Barber, Robinson, Umenyiora, Pierce and Jacobs go to seed under the little directionless dictator, Coughlin.

Giants Coach Tom Coughlin is Finished 2006

I found Shocky, as we called him, sucking away at an orange, and staring at the flowers in great amazement.

The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No 3, September, 1862 Devoted to Literature and National Policy. Various

Ralph noticed that even Shocky had deserted him, and that his face grew brilliant every time Hannah spelled a word.

The Wit and Humor of America, Volume I. (of X.) Various 1887

The Squire replaced them in some confusion, gave the top of his head another twist, and felt of his glass eye, while poor Shocky stared in wonder, and Betsey Short rolled from side to side in the effort to suppress her giggle.

The Wit and Humor of America, Volume I. (of X.) Various 1887

Shocky shouted: "Hanner beat! my Hanner spelled down the master!"

The Wit and Humor of America, Volume I. (of X.) Various 1887