Every Psych Gus Nickname: An All-Inclusive Guide
Psych's devoted viewers are aware that Shawn Spencer's habit of giving Gus a fresh, usually ridiculous nickname in every episode is among the most enduring running gag of the beloved comedy series. Examining their origins, their influence on the show, and how the movie spin-offs tackled this cherished legacy, this article will explore the universe of Psych Gus nicknames.
The Psych Gus Nicknames' Origin
Shawn's creative nickname-giving became a comic mainstay of Psych from the first season. This trend gave Gus entertainment value as well as a lighthearted approach to introduce him to show universe characters. The nicknames usually mirrored inside jokes, current pop culture trends, and even Gus's own personality qualities.
Psych Gus Nicknames: an exhaustive list
Every Psych Gus nickname is listed below in complete order by episode:
appellation
Scene
Stronger
"Daredavils!"
Large Burton
"and Down The Stretch Comes Murder"
skillet at home
"The Greatest Adventure In The History Of Basic cable".
Big Burton Burton
"The Greatest Adventure In The History Of Basic cable".
Burt the Bear from the Bowlery
"And Down The Stretch Comes murder"
blackstar
"The Greatest Adventure In The History Of Basic cable".
Colombo Chocolate Columbo
Shawn vs. The Red Phantom
Head Magic
Shawn versus. The Red Phantom
SuperSniffer/SuperSmeller
"Spelling G Bee"
Slicks
" Tuesday The 17th".
Peter panicked.
"Speak Now OR Forever Hold Your Piece".
Gus T. Showbiz (extra talent is denoted by The Extra T.)
"American Duums"
Owen Jenkins
Zero To Murder In 60 Seconds
Schoonie "U-turned" Singleton
"Gus' Dad May Have Killed An Old Guy"
Effortful Lambert Watkins
"Game, Set... Death"
Mr. Vocab
"Game, Set... Murder"
Bud (from “The Cosby Show”)
"Scary Sherry: Bianca's Toast"
Nick Nack
"The Old And The Restless"
Bruton Gaster
"Shawn (And Gus) Of The Dead"
Lavender Gooms
"Lights, Camera... Homicidio"
Lemongrass Gogulope
"Ghosts"
Squirts MacIntosh
"Daredevils!"
Mc ('tongue clicking sounds') Took
"Forget Me Not"
François
"Who Ya Gonna Call"
Galileo Humpkins
"Bounty Hunters!"
Gus “Silly Pants” Jackson
"9 Lives"
Fearless Guster
"Ghosts"
Shmuel Cohen
"Rob-a-bye Baby"
Methuselah Honeysuckle
"Disco Didn't Die; It Was Murdered"
Chesterfield McMillan
"There Might Be Blood"
Felicia Fancybottom
"Poker? I Barely Know Her"
Tan
"Black And Tan: A Crime of Fashion"
Ernesto Agapito Garces con y a de Abelar
"The Greatest Adventure In The History Of Basic Cable"
Longbranch Pennywhistle
"Talk Derby To Me"
Scrooge Jones
"Christmas Joy"
D’Andre Pride
"Scary Sherry: Bianca's Toast"
Hummingbird Saltalamacchia
"Six Feet Under The Sea"
Wally Ali
"Earth, Wind, And... Wait For It"
Gustice
"Mr. Yin Presents"
Dequan “Smallpox” Randolph
"Any Given Friday Night At 10PM, 9PM Central"
Trapezius Milkington
"An Evening With Mr. Yang"
Sterling Cooper
"An Evening With Mr. Yang"
Burton “Oil Can” Guster
"And Down The Stretch Comes Murder"
Hollabackatcha
"Truer Lies"
Jazz Hands
"He Dead"
Gus Brown
"High Top Fade-Out"
John Slade
"High Top Fade-Out"
Detective Miles
"High Top Fade-Out"
Greg
"Bollywood Homicide"
Doughnut Holschtein
"Shawn Takes A Shot In The Dark"
Ron Davis
"Let's Get Hairy"
Bob Adams
"Let's Get Hairy"
Harry Munroe
"Let's Get Hairy"
Rich Fingerland
"Let's Get Hairy"
Black Magic
"Let's Get Hairy"
Cheswick
"Let's Get Hairy"
Shawn
"The Devil's In The Details... And The Upstairs Bedroom"
Ghee Buttersnaps aka “The Heater”
"You Can't Handle This Episode"
The Vault of Secrets
"A Very Juliet Episode"
Clementine Woolysocks
"Think Tank"
Guts
"The Head, The Tail, The Whole Damn Episode"
Ol’ Ironside
"The Head, The Tail, The Whole Damn Episode"
Old Iron Stomach
"The Head, The Tail, The Whole Damn Episode"
John Jacob Jingley-Schmidt
"Romeo And Juliet And Juliet"
Santonio Holmes
"Feet Don't Kill Me Now"
Deon Richmond
"Feet Don't Kill Me Now"
Gurton Buster
"Not Even Close... Encounters"
Chaz Bono
"Chivalry Is Not Dead... But Someone Is"
Chocolate Einstein
"Shawn And Gus In Drag (Racing)"
MC ClapYoHandz
"Shawn And Gus In Drag (Racing)"
Sher-Black-Lock
"Shawn And Gus In Drag (Racing)"
Miss Whittlebury
"Shawn And Gus In Drag (Racing)"
Road Rash
"Shawn And Gus In Drag (Racing)"
G-Force
"Shawn And Gus In Drag (Racing)"
Mellowrush
"Shawn And Gus In Drag (Racing)"
Crankshaft
"Shawn And Gus In Drag (Racing)"
Imhotep or He Cometh In Peace
"Viagra Falls"
Control Alt Delete
"Viagra Falls"
The Jackal
"From The Earth To Starbucks"
Yasmine Bleeth
"Extradition II: The Actual Extradition Part"
Lodge Blackmunn
"Dual Spires"
Jet Blackness
"Dual Spires"
Mission Figgs
"We'd Like To Thank The Academy"
Radio Star
"Dead Bear Walking"
Gusjay Gupta
"Dead Bear Walking"
Reginald G-String AKA Crowd Pleaser
"Dead Bear Walking"
Tabricksha Schillington
"Meat Is Murder, But Murder Is Also Murder"
Cowboy Lendo
"Meat Is Murder, But Murder Is Also Murder"
Dr. Guster
"Dis-Lodged"
Count Chocula
"This Episode Sucks"
Blacula
"This Episode Sucks"
Tap-Man
'The Amazing Psych-Man & Tap-Man, Issue 2'
Watson Williams
'The Amazing Psych-Man & Tap-Man, Issue 2'
Benedict Arnold Jackson
'The Amazing Psych-Man & Tap-Man, Issue 2'
Suggs
"Shawn, Interrupted"
Ingle Woods
"In For A Penny..."
Brutal Hustler
"Indiana Shawn And The Temple Of The Kinda Crappy, Rusty Old Dagger"
Fellatio del Toro
"Heeeeere's Lassie"
Eddie Adams From Torrance
"Heeeeere's Lassie"
Larenz Tate
"Shawn and the Real Girl"
Candyman
"Santabarbaratown"
Sh'Dynasty
"Santabarbaratown"
Gurn Blandsten
"Santabarbaratown 2"
Immaculate Conception
"Juliet Takes a Luvvah"
Pootie Tang
"Lassie Jerky"
Nutella
"Lassie Jerky"
Domo Arigato
"100 Clues"
Jonas Gustavsson
"Right Turn or Left for Dead"
Blue Ivy Carter
"Juliet Wears the Pantsuit"
Bill Ofrights
"Santa Barbarian Candidate"
Vijay Armitraj
"Dead Air"
Django Unchained
"Dead Air"
A Playa Named Gus
"Dead Air"
Darryl
"Nip and Suck It"
Flapjack Palmdale (emergency contact in doctor's computer)
"Nip and Suck It"
Burton Trout (no relation)
"No Trout About It"
Bad News Marvin Barnes
"No Trout About It"
Lil' Wayne
"Psych: The Musical"
King Mongkut
"Psych: The Musical"
Gigi Van Trarn
"Psych: The Musical"
Trending Ontwitter
"S.E.I.Z.E. the Day"
Robert "Booooooooooob" Jones
Remake A.K.A. Cloudy... With a Chance of Improvement"
My Black Cameron
Remake A.K.A. Cloudy... With a Chance of Improvement"
Burton Guster Black Spencer
"A Nightmare on State Street"
The Impact of the Psych Gus Nicknames
Shawn's nicknames often led to amusing situations, showcasing the dynamic between the two friends. These comedic moments highlighted Gus's patience (or lack thereof) as well as Shawn's playful nature.
The Psych Movies and the Nickname Gag
The Psych movie spin-offs embraced the tradition of the Psych Gus nickname, with Shawn continuing to invent creative and humorous names for his best friend. In Psych 2: Lassie Come Home, however, Gus finally decides to take a stand against the constant nickname barrage, leading to a hilarious scene where Gus vetoes a list of proposed nicknames, much to Shawn's chagrin.
Shawn's Favorite Psych Gus Nickname
In an interview, James Roday (Shawn Spencer) revealed that his personal favorite Psych Gus nickname was "Bill Poopington," despite the nickname being ultimately vetoed in the Psych movies.
Gus's Favorite Psych Gus Nicknames
Dulé Hill (Burton "Gus" Guster) shared his favorite Psych Gus nicknames, including "Gus 'Silly Pants' Jackson," "Lavender Gooms," "MC ClapYoHandz," and "Dequan 'Smallpox' Randolph," noting that "Dequan Randolph" was the name of one of his real-life cousins.
The Legacy of the Psych Gus Nicknames
The Psych Gus nicknames remain a cherished part of the show's legacy, continuing to be a source of humor and nostalgia for fans. As the possibility of a Psych 4 movie looms, there is undoubtedly anticipation for more hilarious and memorable Psych Gus nicknames to be added to the list.
