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Comments / Notes
I always hated the Moz/Mozzer crap.
Daniel
NYC - Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 09:03:49 (PST) | #1
I like call'n him moz or mozzer because it's more intimate, I once read only his friends call him Moz.......
j. Esquivel <[email protected]>
- Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 09:21:30 (PST) | #2
Is Moz just a variation on Boz's name? Should we start calling Alain Aloz? And I'm Buoz? I've never referred to him as Moz. Morrissey is much more appealing to say.
Buck toothed girl from Luxembourg
- Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 09:28:10 (PST) | #3
i prefer to call him 'mozpants'
unreliable
- Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 09:32:58 (PST) | #4
I always call him Morrissey and so does my friend. Typing about him or talking about him affectionately although we usually say something along the lines of Moz or the Mozzer. I guess it all depends what kind of mood I am in.
cabinsin
- Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 09:46:39 (PST) | #5
dobran call him moz..dodran you fool!!
little <[email protected]>
- Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 10:20:27 (PST) | #6
i call him moz but i voted to morrissey!and who voted to "the guy who sang in the smiths"? i want your names!
Fabricio
Curitiba - Brazil - Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 10:36:22 (PST) | #7
I'd don't belive Moz and Boz are exceptions to the rule...whatever that rule might be.I've seen British writers and journalists append an "-oz" onto the tail of an otherwise decent name several times, often in non-Morrissey related contexts. In fact, I seem to shadowly recall some contemporary British writer refering to Byron as "Boz" (in a "my buddy Willy Shakes" sort of manner). Perhaps one of you in the UK might explain this peculiar oz-ing about...?
jeremy
Half art, half wit - Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 10:58:25 (PST) | #8
I have no idea where 'Moz' originated from, so I dont know if it's good or bad. I prefer calling him Morrissey because that is his name but when im writing it i usually write moz because its shorter...
marz <[email protected]>
- Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 11:02:10 (PST) | #9
What the hell does it matter? We all know who we're talking about! I call him everything.
DeBbie <[email protected]>
Canada, baby, yeah! - Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 11:32:24 (PST) | #10
Well i like to call him Morrissey better then Moz but Moz is good for when your in a hurry to type something out!!!! yay I get to see Morrissey next month!!!!!!!
keri <[email protected]>
southern cali. - Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 11:35:27 (PST) | #11
hey buck toothed girl...
MOZ is not a variation from BOZ. the name MOZ was given to him by a british mag. back when he was in the smiths:)
trouble <[email protected]>
- Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 11:37:53 (PST) | #12
I prefer to call him Morrissey. I think a few times I may have typed Moz but it was probably only like twice. Morrissey Morrissey Morrissey Morrissey Morrissey.....=)
Interlude24 <[email protected]>
Long Beach, California - Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 11:41:22 (PST) | #13
If I remember correctly Moz originated in an NME or MM article, and just sort of caught on. I do recall Morrissey being asked about it in an interview and mentioning he quite likes it. (ex. inside of TMYIMTCIG single).
Ryth <[email protected]>
Toronto, ON - Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 11:55:23 (PST) | #14
didn't he name himself for a reason!
keith vanetta <[email protected]>
virginia beach - Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 12:04:50 (PST) | #15
I call him Moz on the net because it's faster to write, but I call him Morrissey most of the time. It's just more respectful...but when I'm talking to my friends I just call him "He" and they know who I'm talking about...It just depends on the situation.
Patricia Colacicco <[email protected]>
- Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 12:15:32 (PST) | #16
I sometimes refer to Morrissey as just "M".
: )
me <[email protected]>
- Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 12:52:23 (PST) | #17
I like to call him different names.
Scootchie
- Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 13:11:45 (PST) | #18
i hate when people spell his name with only one s.
electricvan <[email protected]>
long beach, ca - Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 13:14:26 (PST) | #19
I like to call him Morrissey - the beautiful one.
Zoe <[email protected]>
Eureka, Ca - Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 13:22:19 (PST) | #20
morrissey said it best himself,"...'moz' makes me sound like a racehorse."
felipe messina guzman <[email protected]>
san mateo-s.f. bay area, aztlan, califas - Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 14:15:10 (PST) | #21
I used to fancy Moz but lately I've adopted Mozucci for him.lates.
RobbieAndHum
- Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 14:25:11 (PST) | #22
After listening to his most recent solo effort I frequently referred to him as a 'Woz'. I know, however, judging from his current tour, he is no longer a 'Woz', he is once again an 'Is' - short for MorrISsey of course. Actually I quite liked his last album , so I don't know why I said that.
Miserable Liar
England - Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 14:44:25 (PST) | #23
did anyone else notice that all of the numbers didn't add up right... hmmmm... what is this telling me???? :)
Valerie <[email protected]>
San Diego - Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 15:37:02 (PST) | #24
I pErFeR tO cAlL hIm MoRrIsSeY bEcAuSe iT sOuNdS bEtTeR tHaN mOz...BuT mOz fOr ShOrT wHeN yOu tYpE It?
CHrisTinA <[email protected]>
CaLiFoRnIa - Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 15:53:04 (PST) | #25
his birth certificate say morrissey so i guess that's what we should all call him
hand in love
- Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 16:40:14 (PST) | #26
Christina,
why are you concerned about having to type the word 'morrissey' when you already have to use twice as many key strokes as the rest of us because of your frankly irritating mis-use of the shift-key?
tattoed boy from birkenhead <[email protected]>
Birkenhead - Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 16:41:33 (PST) | #27
I refer to him as Moz in posts frequently to save time typing, as I am very lazy. However, unless I'm talking to a major Morrissey fan, they won't know who I'm talking about when I say "Moz."
joe <jbosco_panic>
CT - Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 17:13:28 (PST) | #28
are you REALLY that lazy? you can't muster up the energy or patience to write his real name? observe: MORRISSEY MORRISSEY MORRISSEY. It really isn't that hard. please dont use that lame MOZ or MOZZER crap...thank you.
Vauxhall <>
she was nobody's nothing.... - Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 17:17:03 (PST) | #29
...
Vauxhall
she was nobody's nothing.... - Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 17:19:12 (PST) | #30
I totally agree with you Tatooed Boy!! It is quite irritating...It's not hard to type his name out, I think it looks lovely typed out
Morrissey Morrissey Morrissey Morrissey.....See you all at the Palladium =)
Interlude24 <[email protected]>
Long Beach, California - Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 17:53:35 (PST) | #31
I definitely prefer Morrissey .
glamlisp
Chicago,IL - Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 18:04:55 (PST) | #32
MOZ is much more fitting
Warren <OOOOOOOOUUUUUUUTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!>
Chespaw - Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 20:14:57 (PST) | #33
The truth is that Johnny used to lovingly refer to him as Moz.....that's where it came from and that's why he likes it.
Reggie Kray
- Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 20:31:32 (PST) | #34
What's in a name?
Jen Moz <[email protected]>
Southern California - Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 22:07:02 (PST) | #35
in this humdrum town, when I say "MOZ" people say "what"? so I rather use
M O R R I S S E Y
EDDIE <[email protected]>
city of angels - Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 23:13:37 (PST) | #36
Hasn't anyone seen the "The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get" single? Even better has anybody figured out the inside picture of "Vauxhall and I?" Check it out.
andy <[email protected]>
orange county - Tue, Nov 16, 1999 at 23:28:15 (PST) | #37
You people who say Morrissey is too long to type...how lazy do you get? His name is MORRISSEY. How do you get the energy together to go see him in concert or to put one of his C.D.'s in?
Roxana <[email protected]>
Los Angeles - Wed, Nov 17, 1999 at 00:13:35 (PST) | #38
The problem you discuss is so fascinating and valid...
yeah i couldnt sleep wondering which one i prefer moz or morrissey, morrissey or moz
interesting
POLISH GUY (AGAIN) <[email protected]>
Warsaw. Poland - Wed, Nov 17, 1999 at 01:53:41 (PST) | #39
Good God but you've got a LOT of time on your hands.
M
- Wed, Nov 17, 1999 at 04:02:16 (PST) | #40
Polish Guy: How about "Morriszsy"
popstar
Ilford, Esssex - Wed, Nov 17, 1999 at 05:08:15 (PST) | #41
M O R R I S S E Y....then i'll only call him MOZ when im lazy!!! SEEYA!
Member of the National Front Disco
- Wed, Nov 17, 1999 at 05:16:50 (PST) | #42
We also like "the Manchester Moan"!Wasn't he a cool cat last night at the Forum? A very sensitive and gentle gentleman! Peter
Peter James Hall <[email protected]>
- Wed, Nov 17, 1999 at 05:42:23 (PST) | #43
I thoroughly enjoyed myself yesterday night at the Forum! MORRISSEY was absolutely brilliant! And yes, I prefer Morrissey much more to Moz :o)
Elena <[email protected]>
Reading, England - Wed, Nov 17, 1999 at 06:04:33 (PST) | #44
Popstar - we in Poland prefer moszrriszssey from the szmitszs
M- do you know what irony is?
POLISH GUY (AGAIN) <[email protected]>
Warsaw. Poland - Wed, Nov 17, 1999 at 06:30:34 (PST) | #45
I prefer sugar butt
Dagenham Dave
Chicago - Wed, Nov 17, 1999 at 07:06:40 (PST) | #46
Call em what you will. Does anyone know anything about a video for daggenham dave...I saw one in a record shop three years ago and asked the store clerk if he'd be willing to sell it to me but he said it was for store use only...anyone know where I may obtain a copy...I know this is off the topic...forgive me.call him Morrissey but with a Spanish accent. :)
Javier Obregon <HeDrewAMozzerOnMyNeck>
Montclair, CA - Wed, Nov 17, 1999 at 07:25:53 (PST) | #47
Hey,
I was just wondering if somebody could tell me how Morrissey is in concert because I'm seeing him for the first time, and I'm just wondering if is performance on stage is as incrediable as is his music. Please e-mail me and let me know. Thanks.Ester
Ester <[email protected]>
- Wed, Nov 17, 1999 at 09:35:32 (PST) | #48
I prefer "Papa Moz." Don't know why, but it flows nicely...
Matt
- Wed, Nov 17, 1999 at 09:52:03 (PST) | #49
Sugar butt? Ha! It does have a kind of interesting (if demented) ring to it. It may be as easy to chant at a concert as "Morrissey, Morrissey", etc...I don't have too much time on my hands - I just waste the precious little amount I do have on silly nonsense such as what name to call a man I will never meet.
Lucky Lisp <[email protected]>
- Wed, Nov 17, 1999 at 11:45:57 (PST) | #50
Did anyone actually read down this far? I know I didn't.
ChiGuy
Windy City--home of Vienna Hot Dogs - Wed, Nov 17, 1999 at 12:00:36 (PST) | #51
The Notorious M.O.Z hehehehehehe!
Member of the National Front Disco
- Wed, Nov 17, 1999 at 12:45:44 (PST) | #52
i dislike the name moz or mozzer, it sounds like he's a character on the muppets
handsome devil <[email protected]>
los angeles - Wed, Nov 17, 1999 at 12:52:42 (PST) | #53
Morrissey, Moz, is the same and really makes no
diffrence. We know who your talking of any way.
Morrissey-MOZ-is the KING!
Move over Elvis!
Blix
- Wed, Nov 17, 1999 at 13:42:12 (PST) | #54
I call Morrissey "darling," and he calls me "honey."
wa142aj
- Wed, Nov 17, 1999 at 14:45:51 (PST) | #55
I voted for 'you know - that bloke who was the singer in The Smiths'. (Or something to that effect.) My firesnds don't even know who The Smiths are - so god help them with a name like Morrissey.... (I actually prefer Morrissey, or Steven Morrissey....)
loafing oaf <[email protected]>
somewhere in a rotting room - Wed, Nov 17, 1999 at 14:50:07 (PST) | #56
Stupid poll...
anything clever to say?
Nina Simone <[email protected]>
Santiago de Chile - Wed, Nov 17, 1999 at 14:58:34 (PST) | #57
I prefer: ¡Mozzerella!
Con MOZ-ola no estas sola!
- Wed, Nov 17, 1999 at 16:19:04 (PST) | #58
I have taken a liking to mozzer.
Don't ask why.viva moz
spring heeled Jim
- Wed, Nov 17, 1999 at 17:58:52 (PST) | #59
I just call him on the phone.
mozmiths
- Wed, Nov 17, 1999 at 18:42:19 (PST) | #60
I call him Moz just because when I say the full length of his name, I seem to lisp it funny. Comes out sounding like "Morsey" and it sounds worse than Moz.
yet
back in my room - Wed, Nov 17, 1999 at 19:30:46 (PST) | #61
The important thing is what Morrissey calls me.
Andisheh Nouraee
- Wed, Nov 17, 1999 at 20:36:14 (PST) | #62
Moz,Mozzer,Morrissey what ever, where still talking about the same person. However when I write about him I use moz but if I'm talking about him I'll use Morrissey. It doesn't matter what we call him as long as we love him! :')
Lidia Villa <[email protected]>
Chicago,IL - Wed, Nov 17, 1999 at 21:07:56 (PST) | #63
MORRISSEY MORRISSEY MORRISSEY
WOZZ
KL - Thu, Nov 18, 1999 at 02:40:27 (PST) | #64
i like calling him "the old mozzer," because i read an interview with him once where he said something along the lines of "everyone's out to get the old mozzer," or something like that, can't quite recall, but i quite liked that.
Mark Moriarty <[email protected]>
- Thu, Nov 18, 1999 at 08:46:30 (PST) | #65
I prefer MORRISSEY because that's the way I read it for the first time,back in 1986,in the innersleeve of THE QUEEN IS DEAD. However, I think MOZ is cute. The only thing that CAN'T happen is to have people think you are referring to Jim MORRISSON from The Doors. Down here in Brazil , where THE DOORS are much more widely known, that has happened a few times.
Ricco <[email protected]>
Brazil - Thu, Nov 18, 1999 at 09:20:38 (PST) | #66
He is and will always be just Morrissey---yet---just "MOZ" tattoed on your right arm is Soooo Sexy. And I would know.
jeffrey <[email protected]>
pittsburgh - Thu, Nov 18, 1999 at 10:25:31 (PST) | #67
I like this poll. I always have hated the name Moz.
David <[email protected]>
- Thu, Nov 18, 1999 at 13:09:15 (PST) | #68
Moz originated in the music press in the UK during the Eighties. It is a shortened version of Mozzer which was the nickname coined by Johny Marr. Why the British have an obsession with shortening people's names into similar sounding words is anyone's guess.
James <[email protected]>
UK - Fri, Nov 19, 1999 at 10:16:32 (PST) | #69
To sum it up with respect to the masses, the title "Moz," was merely a convenient quip furnished by none other than our hero's
everlasting arch rival- the press. That is all.Besides, the melody of that glorious three-syllable name, "Mor*ris*sey..." is the only chant I have ever proved witness to while awaiting his arrival to center stage.
Steven Beltran <[email protected]>
planet earth - Fri, Nov 19, 1999 at 12:49:13 (PST) | #70
What in GOD'S name is going on here? This is so ridiculous that it's almost fascinating.
Jeffrey <[email protected]>
- Fri, Nov 19, 1999 at 19:05:19 (PST) | #71
HE knows very well how he got his name.....
and it was, is, and always will be.........
M-O-R-R-I-S-S-E-Y..........................
MORRISSEY.....MORRISSEY.............
MORRISSEY..................................
not hard to type at all....in fact I live
for every excuse to have to type it!!
spm
- Sat, Nov 20, 1999 at 11:47:08 (PST) | #72
I prefer Morrissey. I never liked moz.But either is ok.
Rebecca <[email protected]>
Santa Cruz California - Sat, Nov 20, 1999 at 14:23:32 (PST) | #73
When do we get to move onto a new poll? This one really has no relevance, so it's Moz or Morrissey, you pick.
Sheila Take a Bow <[email protected]>
- Sat, Nov 20, 1999 at 16:10:38 (PST) | #74
WELL I ALWAYS SAY "MORRISSEY" BUT IF I AM TYPING I TYPE "MOZ" JUST CAUSE ITS FASTER...NOW WHO EVER VOTED FOR "THE GUY WHO SANG FOR THE SMITHS" IS A LOSER AND NOT A REAL FAN,..DUR!
BrendA <[email protected]>
Cali... - Sat, Nov 20, 1999 at 18:33:47 (PST) | #75
Morrissey, that sounds wonderful.
Moz, why hell that sounds wonderful.
Steven Morrissey is 100% kick ass,
no matter which way you look at it.
King Leer
- Sat, Nov 20, 1999 at 20:48:01 (PST) | #76
I prefer the-sexy-bloke-who´s-gay-damn-it!, or just Morrissey.
Marit B <[email protected]>
Stockholm - Mon, Nov 22, 1999 at 03:05:05 (PST) | #77
This is a really pointless poll...with pointless rambling-on responses. However, it's no where near as hostile as the vegetarian poll.It doesn't matter what we refer to Morrissey as, he's to be listened to. Why not a poll about who's seen him in concert as a solo artist? L
The girl with the thorn in her side
PA - Mon, Nov 22, 1999 at 05:05:58 (PST) | #78
You might remember me from Coachella. I was the
girl with "STEVEN PATRICK MORRISSEY" written on my
back with permanent marker. "Steven" is his name,
whereas "Morrissey" is so icon-related. So why is he referred to as an icon when he is given us music in it's most human form, full off sorrow, reality,
and pain. Therefore, "Steven" is appropriate really.
Erika <[email protected]>
Los Angeles, CA - Mon, Nov 22, 1999 at 11:31:58 (PST) | #79
I really don't think he minds Moz, because in an Article written back in "94" in Details magazine the reporter referred to him as Moz and he didn't seem to mind
Morrissey is a beautiful person, and a wonderful Artist, no one can compare to him or ever be on his level ever. But personally I perfer Morrissey it just sounds better.
Anna <[email protected]>
- Mon, Nov 22, 1999 at 13:45:39 (PST) | #80
The name moz makes him sound like a furby. I always laugh when I hear people refer to him as Steven; the man wants to go by Morrissey not Steven Patrick Morrissey or thats what the records would have read.
Ams <[email protected]>
World Wide - Tue, Nov 23, 1999 at 02:53:00 (PST) | #81
"never mind this rubbish, when is he coming to Sheffield". (and can I have two tickets please?)
Tomo
RCAT - Tue, Nov 23, 1999 at 07:01:29 (PST) | #82
i call him morrissey to almost everyone, eXcept those who know and love him as much as i do. then he's moz.
Xsadveiledbride2B <[email protected]>
- Tue, Nov 23, 1999 at 08:39:56 (PST) | #83
SPM
Falk <Falkenderlein>
- Wed, Nov 24, 1999 at 15:07:00 (PST) | #84
Wait... lets think about this for a minute.... Who really cares?!
Valerie <[email protected]>
San Diego - Thu, Nov 25, 1999 at 19:09:38 (PST) | #85
I know a woman who named her daughter Placenta, and I prefer to call the child "afterbirth". It just sounds more intimate. - What the hell is this Moz, Mozzer, and Morrissey crap about anyway? The real poll should ask "What should this poor baby Placenta change her name to?
Mozmann
- Thu, Nov 25, 1999 at 22:03:56 (PST) | #86
Hate to be anal but I recall that the man himself refers to the fact that classmates " (couldn't) stand the length of (his) name". Just a thought.
marto <[email protected]>
EIRE - Fri, Nov 26, 1999 at 17:38:42 (PST) | #87
Being that we(Mr. Morrissey & I ) are such good friends, he likes to be called Steven Patrick by me. Now for all you "fans", I don't think he really cares what you call him.
suedehead
- Sat, Nov 27, 1999 at 08:39:33 (PST) | #88
I use Morrissey when I speak to the people who claim to be a fan but don't know who Moz is. I read in a book that HE had that nickname before he was singing with the Smiths. It was called... Morrissey Landscapes of the Mind. I don't think he cares as long as we see him as a "sex symbol in every sence of the word."
Daved <[email protected]>
Los Angeles CA - Sat, Nov 27, 1999 at 11:35:09 (PST) | #89
I call him Morrissey because satan rejected his soul and because enough is too much.
Sixteen clumsy and shy
- Sun, Nov 28, 1999 at 22:04:08 (PST) | #90
Morrissey is a quite beautiful name. it's a shame to name him something else!
Billy Liar <nip>
Hjärsta - Tue, Nov 30, 1999 at 17:30:12 (PST) | #91
When is the poll going to change? I realize it's crucial to some although it comes to no real conslusion. Hopefully it will change someday soon...
Shiela Take a Bow
- Tue, Nov 30, 1999 at 18:56:58 (PST) | #92
MORRISSEY all the way, but I still refer to him as moz sometimes, but you gotta be pretty lame to refer to him as "The guy who sang for the Smiths", I'm surprised ANYONE voted for that! some fans you are.
DANNY <[email protected]>
SAN FER.VALLEY, CA - Tue, Nov 30, 1999 at 23:32:18 (PST) | #93
I think Morrissey rolls of the tongue better (no double entendre intended!) but I say call him what you want, as long as you genuflect when you say His name!
The Boy Cyclist <[email protected]>
Cork - Wed, Dec 01, 1999 at 03:20:41 (PST) | #94
Personally I call him Mo-Mo...
somehow it fits.
But for those uncultured to my lingo, I just use the good old fashioned Morrissey. :)
Girl least likely to <[email protected]>
- Tue, Dec 07, 1999 at 12:10:26 (PST) | #95
mOrRiSsEy, MoRrIsSeY,mOrRiSsEy,MoRrIsSeY, mOrRiSsEy,MoRrIsSeY,mOrRiSsEy,MoRrIsSeY,mOrRiSsEy,MoRrIsSeY,mOrRiSsEy,MoRrIsSeY!!!!!!!!!!!
!!pOOh!! <[email protected]>
INLAND EMPIRE(((9O9))) - Wed, Dec 08, 1999 at 00:48:02 (PST) | #96
"It was only a test
But she swam too far
Against the tide
She deserves all she gets
The sky became marked with stars
As an out-stretched arm slowly
Disappears"**MORRISSEY**
(Morrissey writes this kind of things.. so i prefer it!!)
ebru <[email protected]>
istanbul - Thu, Dec 09, 1999 at 00:30:15 (PST) | #97
I don't like any, I prefer to call him the name he called himself before he got into The Smiths.....Stevie....
Kate <[email protected]>
Halifax, England - Tue, Dec 21, 1999 at 05:19:30 (PST) | #
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