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Robert the Bruce is one of the most famous people named Bruce. When I think of him, Bruce takes on a Scottish accent, dons a kilt, and raises a sword yelling "Freedom!" in the style of cinematic William Wallace.
Unfortunately, I also associate the name with Julius Caesar. Given some of Julius Caesar's exploits, it isn't surprising that someone stabbed him, but the feelings of sadness and betrayal in the line "Et tu, Brute?" make Brutus forever fall into the untrustworthy friend camp. Bruce is just similar enough to Brutus, that I associate the two together. Also, the word brute is unpleasant.
Bruce Springsteen and Bruce Lee contributed to making Bruce seem cool for a bit, but it got over used and now seems dated.
Basically, Bruce is cool on a Scotsman but is tired on everyone else.
Unfortunately, I also associate the name with Julius Caesar. Given some of Julius Caesar's exploits, it isn't surprising that someone stabbed him, but the feelings of sadness and betrayal in the line "Et tu, Brute?" make Brutus forever fall into the untrustworthy friend camp. Bruce is just similar enough to Brutus, that I associate the two together. Also, the word brute is unpleasant.
Bruce Springsteen and Bruce Lee contributed to making Bruce seem cool for a bit, but it got over used and now seems dated.
Basically, Bruce is cool on a Scotsman but is tired on everyone else.
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