Since Mandela's demise, I've been wondering about what a noble name Nelson is. So in memory of President Mandela, and all the other great Nelsons, I thought I'd list as many great nelsons as I could...
Nelson Mandela. or Mr. Madiber, as he was called ironically in the Guardian today
(Horatio) Nelson. Not even he expects anything of England next year...
Nelson Rockerfeller
Nelson Eddy
Nelson Munz
Willie Nelson
Nelson Kadogo, a character mentioned in a Not The Nine O'Clock News skit
Nelson the Elephant. Post op. Deed Poll. Nuff said.
In descending order of greatness. Bar the last one. That takes guts. And a big trunk...