Vavool?

Started by TecnoGenius, June 19, 2025, 10:09:50 AM

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TecnoGenius

In the BC@WPG game the booth guys kept saying something like "Vavool" for Vaval.  Like 5+ times.

That's the first I've heard of that.  I don't think they said it that way in WFC pressers.

Anyone know what the scoop is here?
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Sir Blue and Gold

#1
The "scoop" would likely be that it's a new player and not everyone is on the same page with the emphasis?

I'd probably stick to the way the Bombers pronounce it unless we hear otherwise?

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I didn't notice but I did notice he had a very good game. He'll be tough to take off the AR.
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TecnoGenius

TSN talking heads often get info from players/teams who want their names done "right".

Case in point: "Mac-mah-hone" LOL, said no one ever.

The thing is, no one would ever look at "Vaval" and think "vavool", like it's some Italian luncheon meat or something.  That's what makes me think someone sent them a memo... but then why wouldn't MOS have that same memo?

Weird.
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the.inkster

I'm pretty sure they were calling him "Va-ool" on TSN. I'm guessing he misread the name as Vaual and went with this pronunciation. Listening to Bonfire After Dark, Darren Bauming mentions multiple times what the proper pronunciation is. When it comes to player names, I trust DB over Glen Suitor any day.

TecnoGenius

Quote from: the.inkster on June 21, 2025, 05:16:38 AMI'm pretty sure they were calling him "Va-ool" on TSN. I'm guessing he misread the name as Vaual and went with this pronunciation. Listening to Bonfire After Dark, Darren Bauming mentions multiple times what the proper pronunciation is. When it comes to player names, I trust DB over Glen Suitor any day.

Now that you mention it, maybe TSN was leaving out the middle V!  It sure sounded weird.

If Mafia and Doug are saying Vahvahl then it must be right.

Now someone from WFC get the memo to TSN to get this fixed!

Thanks!
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BomberFan73

I noticed this too and was curious.
Maybe they mixed him up with Vanterpool?

Throw Long Bannatyne

Quote from: TecnoGenius on June 20, 2025, 06:29:03 AMTSN talking heads often get info from players/teams who want their names done "right".

Case in point: "Mac-mah-hone" LOL, said no one ever.

The thing is, no one would ever look at "Vaval" and think "vavool", like it's some Italian luncheon meat or something.  That's what makes me think someone sent them a memo... but then why wouldn't MOS have that same memo?

Weird.


The surname is French, which could explain the weird pronunciation.

This from AI.

"Haitian Carnival Tradition:
In Haiti, the name Vaval is strongly linked to the annual carnival celebration, where a mythical figure, the "King of Carnival," is known as Vaval.

Old French Origin:
According to MyHeritage, the name could also trace back to the Old French word "vaval," which was used to refer to a young man or squire, potentially indicating a social role or status.

Surname Distribution:
The surname Vaval is predominantly found in Haiti, reflecting its connection to the carnival tradition. It is also found in some parts of the United States, particularly in areas with Haitian populations."


Haiti, did you see those tattoos???  That's voodoo stuff, originally thought he had a face tattoo as well but it was just a charcoal cross. No wonder he runs so fast, the devil is always chasing him! I'd like to see an episode of The Huddle were Ed gets him to break down his tattoo collection, it would be more interesting than talking about food.

TecnoGenius

Dustin saying "Vah-ool" again tonight.
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TecnoGenius

Some Eastern European and Slavic languages don't pronounce the V, they turn it into a W.  They could be saying Vah-wool.  However, that doesn't explain saying the first V!  ;D
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theaardvark

Quote from: TecnoGenius on June 22, 2025, 12:37:03 AMSome Eastern European and Slavic languages don't pronounce the V, they turn it into a W.  They could be saying Vah-wool.  However, that doesn't explain saying the first V!  ;D



Then wouldn't it be Wahwoool?
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markf

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Re Vaval.....Bauming on the pregame show said the tattoo is a checkered flag...related to the fact that
Vaval is a serious dirt bike racer. Lots of injuries in that sport.

The guy is a great find. On YouTube he has a video of himself playing defensive back.

On top of his good play, His attitude, from what I can see, is impressive. A "team" player.

I thought I saw some well organized blocking on the returns. Special teams are clicking. Fumble recovery



Only in the CFL could you have a player named Justin Macinnes playing in a game reffed by Justin McInnes .





TecnoGenius

Dustin tonight is saying VAHval.  Quite a few times.  Gone is "Vahool" and "Vavool".

However, in my mind (and from WFC pressers?) it should be vahVAL, with emphasis on 2nd syllable.

Oh well, at least we now know it's not Vahool!  LOL
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J5V

Quote from: TecnoGenius on June 27, 2025, 08:15:40 AMDustin tonight is saying VAHval.  Quite a few times.  Gone is "Vahool" and "Vavool".

However, in my mind (and from WFC pressers?) it should be vahVAL, with emphasis on 2nd syllable.

Oh well, at least we now know it's not Vahool!  LOL
In the BC game I had no idea who they were even talking about. He and Suitor are a pair of donkeys and it's embarrassing for the league that we can't find better, more competent, play-by-play announcers.
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