A good nickname can show the reverence fans or the media have for the athlete, and it can demonstrate a wicked sense of humour, but always, it should demonstrate that sport, at its essence, should maintain a sense of fun.
Who Really Cut Off Van Gogh's Ear? Who Really Cut Off Van Gogh's Ear? Vincent van Gogh's Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat on display in 2005 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Vincent van Gogh's Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat on display in 2005 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Most anyone who's had a beginning art history class knows the story of how the great Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh sliced off part of his left ear during a fit of madness.
Also, Luke is the only gospel that says Jesus healed the servant's ear. The relevant passage in the Gospel of John, KJV, reads: 10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.lso, Luke is the only gospel that says Jesus healed the servant's ear. The relevant passage in the Gospel of John, KJV, reads: 10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.