The Story Behind It
Besides his academic difficulties, his nickname was also a big issue for him. Chumlee may sound like a cute and funny nickname to give someone, but Russell did not really receive the moniker due to flattering reasons.
The Story Behind It
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Cute Nickname But Cruel Intentions
His nickname was coined after a character from the ‘60s cartoon Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales. The stout walrus on the series was called Chumley. Ouch, that must have hurt. We can all imagine why Russell wasn’t too flattered by this given name.
Cute Nickname But Cruel Intentions
