Most Unusual Name
Most Unusual Name
My candidate: Confederate Major General "States Rights" Gist. His grandfather had fought in the First American Revolution and must have passed it down. General Gist (The letter "G" is pronounced hard as the "G" is pronounced in "Guest".)
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Cruiser wrote:
One of my favorite generals. He played a big role in the defense of Charleston, especially during The Battle of Ft. Lamar (AKA Battle of Secessionville). He died heroically leading his brigade during the battle of Franklin.My candidate: Confederate Major General "States Rights" Gist. His grandfather had fought in the First American Revolution and must have passed it down. General Gist (The letter "G" is pronounced hard as the "G" is pronounced in "Guest".)
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Just saying, Little Powell. Love the picture.
Cartman: Respect my authoritaay!
I just realized we had pictures from the same South Park episode.
Cartman: Respect my authoritaay!
I just realized we had pictures from the same South Park episode.